Muskegon, MI — What Does It Take to Build a World-Class e-Commerce Web Site? According to the web services team at Reid Supply Company, all it takes is getting direct input from many customers, along with some savvy data managers, creative web designers and clever web developers to incorporate the customers’ desires. In a continuing…
Hydraulic Replacement Seals from ExpresSeal®
ExpresSeal‚® can replace your existing hydraulic or pneumatic seal with near replicas or replacements of the original manufacturer seal in 24-48 hours. Popular materials include Polyurethane, Buna, EPDM, Viton, HNBR, Teflon, filled-Teflon, Silicone and engineered plastics (special compounds are available). As the fastest way to get the seal you need, ExpresSeal‚® delivers off-the-shelf solutions from…
EFD® Announces New Online Product Catalog
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.—EFD, Inc., a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) has released a new online catalog featuring their latest dispensing systems for applying accurate, repeatable amounts of adhesives, lubricants and other fluids used in virtually every product assembly process. EFD equipment gives manufacturers a cost-effective way to achieve the following benefits without a large…
Hydraulic Scraper Compensates for Pressure Build-up
The scrapers installed in hydraulic cylinders are critical to the proper function of the system. They wipe away contaminants and moisture from the piston rods as they retract to prevent contamination of the hydraulic medium. When pressure build-up behind the scraper occurs, the scraper can be pushed out of the groove, causing total system failure.…
Avoiding seal failure
The process to match a sealing system to more-stringent cylinder demands is straightforward. First, review the impact of the operating environment. Then factor in component layout, mating hardware, and operating conditions to establish an effective sealing system. The first article in this series, in our July 2008 issue, explained what you should considerwhen hydraulic cylinders…
Hydraulic Cylinders Under Pressure
Today’s applications require that cylinders be pushed to move faster, use higher pressures, or last longer than ever before. In addition, they are expected to run with higher efficiency and minimal leakage. These conditions mandate that sealing systems work with optimum effectiveness. Matching the required sealing solution to cylinder demands is a straightforward process. First,…
Ruby and Sapphire Orifices from Bird Precision
Bird Precision offers a unique series of laser drilled, wire lapped Ruby and Sapphire orifices. Orifices and filters are packaged in a huge variety of stainless, brass and plastic fittings, connectors and inserts. With extreme chemical and wear resistance these products insure precise dependable control of even the most harsh liquids and gas. Bird Precision…
Universal Push-to-Connect Assembly
The Universal Push-to-Connect (UPTC) assembly provides fast and efficient, leak-free connections for compact fluid power systems in industrial, mobile, and construction equipment. UPTC consists of a base Seal-Lok O-ring face seal (ORFS) or metric bite-type fitting, a factory assembled UPTC nut with its internal sealing and retaining elements, a dust O-ring, and a UPTC hose…
EFD Releases New Comprehensive Dispensing Catalog
East Providence, RI USA — EFD, Inc. has just released a new catalog featuring a wide range of products for applying adhesives, lubricants, sealants, solder pastes and other assembly fluids in accurate, repeatable amounts. Controlled fluid application gives manufacturers higher yields, greater process control, better product quality and reliability, less rework with fewer rejects, and…
Proper Seal Design Ensures Optimal Cylinder Operation
By Larry J. Castleman Larry J. Castleman is Technical Director, Product Development for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas While pneumatic cylinders are often a preferred option for linear actuation in many applications, all portions of the cylinder design must be balanced and work together for efficient and reliable function. One of the more critical components that…