Written by Kim Keating, Director of Customer Success ZAGO Manufacturing Co. An O-ring is a circular-shaped seal or gasket that’s made from an assortment of materials depending upon the application and the environment it will be used in. Sometimes called a packing or toric joint (because of its shape), it’s used to seal two working…
Schreiner ProTech offers world’s first line of printable pressure compensation seals
Schreiner ProTech, a global manufacturer of innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has seen significant growth for a special series of pressure compensation seal (PCS) solutions. Thanks in part to the rapidly expanding electric vehicles sector, the company has seen a 32% year-over-year sales uptick for its PCS HighProtect…
New pressure compensation seals for vehicle lighting systems
Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global manufacturer for the automotive and engineering-based industries, now offers pressure compensation seals (PCS) with precision dispensing and inspection systems for vehicle lighting applications. The new solutions ensure reliable venting elements that protect sensitive components without sacrificing crucial, safety-sustaining light intensity. When lighting fails to comply with driving laws, a roadside…
A webinar on selecting reliable sealing fasteners
STANLEY Talks new webinar series is presenting, Seal It with the Avseal Advantage — insight from industry experts about ensuring safety and productivity when using and installing hole-sealing fasteners. Register now for this STANLEY Engineered Fastening webinar, which takes place on Wednesday, November 16th. With sealing failures leading to high follow-up costs as a result…
Roxtec develops innovative waveguide seal
Cable and pipe seal provider Roxtec has developed a new solution for non-metallic fiber-optic cable entries. The Roxtec WaveGuide Seal ES combines proven waveguide technology with certified sealing performance to ensure optimized protection. The Roxtec WaveGuide Seal ES protects against fire, gas, and water while providing high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. It secures everything from labs and…
JW Winco expands its selection of stainless steel standard parts
JW Winco, the standards parts specialist, is continuing to expand its selection of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel components, including threaded and magnetic plugs. The new Fluid Fill / Drain Plugs (GN 742.5) follow the established level of technology — plus, they’re made of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel. These plugs are available for thread…
New series of pressure compensation seals available for EVs
Schreiner ProTech, a global developer and manufacturer, has expanded its series of pressure compensation seal (PCS) solutions for the rapidly growing electric vehicles sector. The full range now comprises solutions for charging protection, battery, and motor production and lifespan management, and components marking and sealing. An emerging trend for years, electric vehicles continue to make…
ZAGO’s panel bushing seals protect against leaks and contaminants
ZAGO Manufacturing, a global manufacturer of high-tech, sealing solutions and components, is offering an extremely effective way to protect your equipment against leaks. The MIL-DTL-5423 Panel Bushing Seals safeguard against dirt, water, and other contaminants. The seals are ideal for protecting toggle switches. Features include: Prevent toggle switches from being damaged by contaminants (i.e.,…
Finding safe and suitable sealing plugs
Did you know that although sealing plugs account for less than 1% of the bill-of-materials cost, sealing failures lead to extremely high follow-up costs? Failures can result in accidents, personal and equipment damage, and recalls. Avseal Sealing plugs from Stanley Engineered Fastening are suitable for the fast and safe sealing of boreholes in applications where…
Lamons celebrates 75 years of safety in manufacturing
Lamons Manufacturing and Service Company, a global provider in safety sealing and attachment solutions, is commemorating its 75th anniversary in 2022. Founded in 1947 by W.A. Lamons, the company began providing quality gaskets to the oil, and gas and petrochemical industries. Today, the company is a global manufacturer of gaskets, fasteners, and hoses. Over the…