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Optimal Squeeze for an O Ring to be effective
A doughnut-shaped seal that is primarily used to stop liquids and air from escaping or getting into specific spaces is the function and role of an O Ring. Also known as a mechanical gasket, O rings are designed to fit between a groove and a compression during the...
High-temperatures and O Rings, what you need to know
Fluctuations in temperature and indeed heat is a significant factor across many applications that make use of o rings. However, what is well known is how destructive heat can be when it comes to compound deterioration. You are making choosing the ideal o ring...
How to restore your damaged rubber seals
Under the right circumstances and having the right tools to hand, you can restore rubber gasket seals and have them working as good as new in no time. Rubber gasket seals provide a seal between two separate mechanisms, providing airtight seals to keep liquids and...
The importance of backup rings to O rings
Backup rings are ultimately used to help stop o ring migration, and they achieve this in both static and dynamic fluid power applications as the pressure cycles occur, preventing the extrusion of an o ring in the gap. Ultimately a backup ring is a rigid ring that...
Gasket manufacturing process explained
Specialist Sealing Products have been providing high-quality gaskets to customers throughout the UK for many years. We pride ourselves in the range of gaskets we have available, suitable for a variety of applications across a range of industries. Rubber gaskets are...
Designing seals for the food industry
There’s a number of factors to take into consideration when designing seals for the food industry. That’s because seals used within this sector need to work exceptionally hard in all food processing environments where hygiene and health and safety are of the utmost...
Storing your gaskets!
A strange headline for a gasket article, we know. However, it’s an important area and one, which in this sector is often overlooked. When we think about most products or items in and around our homes and business, we will recognise that most come with manufacturing...
Flange Gasket materials – What you need to know
Getting the most out of flange gasket materials and ensuring the performance of the gasket is not affected when you come to use it, means several things must be taken into consideration. For example, factors such as their design, how they’re manufactured, installed,...
