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 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.,…

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 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…

Schreiner ProTech, a global innovator for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has introduced a new version of its PCS HighProtect pressure compensation seal. During the EV charging process, the electric current generated leads to high temperatures in the charging plug and socket area. These temperature fluctuations result in pressure differences in the electronic housing. Schreiner…

If you use giant bolts, then APM Hexseal‘s Nutzilla Sealnut offer an uncomplicated and easy-to-use solution for oversized fasteners. Nutzilla’s capabilities simplify the installation process and eliminate the need for extra gaskets and sealants that can complicate installation because this product seals itself. Nutzilla are available in sizes up to M90 and are made from…

Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. These components are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Dynamic interfaces are typically linear (such as the seal between pistons and cylinders) or rotary (such as the seal between bearing housings and axles). Adhesives and gaskets are typically used…

The global gaskets and seals market size was valued at U.S. $65.1 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2021 to 2028, according to a new study from Polaris Market Research. The products are increasingly being used for providing a physical barrier against contaminants, fluids, electromagnetic interference, and…

With its wide range of technologies and know-how, Henkel is becoming the partner of choice for complete solutions in the automotive industry and especially for electric vehicles (EVs). Products for conductive coatings and thermal interface materials — including the assembly adhesives and liquid seals — are used to protect battery packs used in EVs. One…

Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner A gasket is a flexible spacer that sits between two mating components. Gaskets are typically used to create a seal. They are made of a more flexible material that the components, allowing the gasket to fill any gaps due to surface imperfections. Gaskets may also be used to prevent vibration…