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A Guide to Choosing O-Rings Based on Material Makeup
O-rings are a common application in the manufacturing industry. Factors like cost, simple production, easy installation, and pressure resistance, allow wide application in common products, such as automobiles and engines. O-rings are commonly used in the aerospace industry in many types of rockets. The diverse scope of material used in the fabrication of O-rings allows […]
Diaphragm Valves vs Electrically Actuated Control Valves
What are Diaphragm Valves? Diaphragm valves are named after a flexible disc that is connected with a platform at the top of the valve body, which in turn, forms a seal. A diaphragm is an adaptable component that responds to pressure and engages a force to open, close and control a valve. Diaphragm valves use […]
HNBR seals – Pushing Boundaries for the Energy, Oil, & Gas Industry
When it comes to aggressive EOG environments that require extreme reliability, longevity, and durability, one elastomer comes to mind: Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR). HNBR is renowned for its durability and retention of properties after overtime exposure to external elements like heat, oil, and chemicals that tend to weaken the durability of rubber seals. Properties […]
What is a Viton® (FKM) Gasket & What are its Applications?
Many of the most challenging sealing applications require a heavy-duty gasket that can perform exceptionally well in the harshest of conditions. Such applications often call for gaskets made from a family of fluoroelastomers called FKM. While Viton® is the generic name for FKM, it actually is a brand name of DuPont for its synthetic rubber […]
THE IMPORTANT FEATURES AND ROLES OF A ROLLING DIAPHRAGM
Diaphragm seals are found in industries that need maximum execution in severe environments, such as the automobile, aviation, pharmaceutical, and food and water-processing industries. Mechanical systems usually use hydraulic actuators which is one of the major factors in the applications. Rolling diaphragms are ductile fluid control tools that are used to secure a perfect seal […]
The Importance of Choosing The Right O-ring for Fluid Sealing Applications
O-rings are the most common tools used for fluid sealing applications. They prevent leakages in pumps, valves, connectors and cylinders. The economic and compact components of o-rings are capable of carrying out dynamic and static operations in hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Selecting the right o-ring is important to ensure a flawless sealing solution. The smallest […]
What Makes Cryogenic Deflashing Method a Cut Above The Rest?
Before the final inspection and packing, moulded rubber parts must undergo a finishing process to remove excess flashes. “FLASH” is an excess amount of rubber that oozes out between the two halves of a mould during the moulding of rubber parts. The flash occurs in areas where different sections of the mould join together and […]
Case Study – Special EPDM Compound Diaphragm for Aircraft Engine Application
ABOUT THE CLIENT The Client is an established Control Valve Manufacturer from America. BUSINESS PROBLEM The vendor who provided the rubber seals for the client for almost 5 decades was acquired by the competition. Since the vendor had to comply to military secrecy, they stopped sharing the information with the client regarding the base polymer, […]
The Significance Of O-Rings For Sealing Solutions
Since the first one was registered in 1896, it won’t be wrong to say that o-rings were one of the oldest inventions! This ring-like designed loop helps in the prevention of gases or liquids. It is known to be one of the easiest precision mechanism objects ever manufactured and they continue to be the most […]
Custom Seals That Provide Trusted Results for the Automotive Industry
The exteriors and interiors of the automotive transit vehicles portray a variety of sealing challenges. In many cases, the o-ring does not suffice as a definite sealing solution, which can prove to be fatal. And that itself cannot be allowed to happen since people invest their trust in automobiles with their life. Therefore, Harkesh Rubber […]