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Different elastomers for o rings and various applications
An elastomer is a primary raw material used for most o rings. They are typically manufactured as gum rubber or manufactured synthetically, and surprisingly today, there are approximately over 32 different synthetic rubbers now available. Elastomer compounds will...
Spiral wound gasket thickness – what’s best?
It is often recommended that using a thinner gasket type/material will result in better sealing performance. Why? Because thinner gaskets tend to require much less gasket stress to provide applications with the perfect seal, they also have an excellent response to...
Choosing the correct oil seal application
Choosing and using the proper sealing devices within oil and gas applications can be vital when preventing dirt, dust, water, and other debris from potentially getting inside and contaminating products. Of course, all rubber materials and seals will provide a range...
Nitrile rubber, NBR, and Buna-N – how well do you know your o ring materials?
A widely used elastomer, Nitrile, Buna-N, or NBR rubber, are all oil and fuel resistant and provide a great level of strength, making them a popular material for seals across various industries. Suitable for a range of applications, this versatile rubber material,...
Optimum squeezing force for an o ring
It is true that the more squeeze you place on an o ring, the tighter the seal it will provide. In essence, the more squeeze (compression) you apply, the greater the force between the o ring and its mating hardware. And ensuring you have the perfect seal is all...
O Ring Squeeze
The squeeze and shrinkage on an o ring are vital to understanding as these factors stand in the way of your application either experiencing a perfect seal or your application suffering from leaks. You can measure the shrinkage of an o ring during...
Keeping your o rings bonded
EMI o rings. Those seal ring gaskets are made of silicone compounds, combining environmental sealing with electromagnetic interference protection. Consisting of metal or metal-coated particles, silicone o rings are filled with silver, silver aluminium, or nickel...
The importance of mechanical seals when reducing water consumption in mining
Environmental considerations are at the top of most industry's agendas in the 21st century as companies evaluate and improve operations, processes, and systems. Conserving water in mining is one such area that is now being investigated further with the rotation of...
How choosing the correct gasket reduces risks
Health and Safety across any industry are vital, especially so in industrial facilities and settings. Why? Because harmful leaks and emissions must be avoided at all costs to avoid serious accidents or injury to your teams and property. That’s why having the right...
How to tighten your bolts perfectly
How to tighten your bolts and which tools you should use to achieve the perfect seal is not as seamless and straightforward as we would like. Various factors come into play in these situations, such as bolt grade, size, and even application type. Tightening torques...
