APM HEXSEAL has announced its new IQ (Installs Quickly) line of Sealing Boots. This new generation of environmental switch and circuit breaker silicone sealing boots is designed for fast retrofitting on existing control panels. The heart of this new sealing system was made possible by a new patent pending mounting technique. The IQ Series features…

APM HEXSEAL is pleased to announce the addition of SEELOC® self-sealing washers to its growing family of reusable, self-sealing fastener assembly hardware. These standard self-sealing washers feature a silicone rubber section bonded to a specially-formed stainless-steel washer. SEELOC pressure range exceeds 100 psi internal/external and is UL Recognized for NEMA 4x Type 6 Ratings with…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA ‚– Simrit ‚– the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK ‚– will debut its Simriz‚® 508 material during SEMICON West 2008. Simrit‚’s new material was specifically developed for demanding, high-temperature static and dynamic sealing applications in dry chemical environments. Simriz 508 is a white perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) material that has a service temperature…

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,…

FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire, England ‚– For years, Simrit has been on the forefront of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) material design and production with its Simriz‚® brand of proprietary compounds. One of the supplier‚’s latest materials ‚– Simriz‚® 498 ‚– recently aided a major regional jet manufacturer in drastically reducing its sealing-related warranty issues. According to Simrit, the superior…

Palmyra, N.Y. — A leak-free, no-dilution sealing system for slurry pumps is now available from Garlock Sealing Technologies. The HYDRA-JUST(TM) system offers pump manufacturers a more cost-effective way to enhance the performance of their equipment and offer their customers increased productivity through higher reliability. A rotary shaft sealing system, HYDRA-JUST(TM) forms a bearing relationship with…

PLYMOUTH, Mich.‚– Simrit announces the acquisition of the assets of the Tetralene companies of Houston, Texas, a developer and manufacturer of specialized custom sealing components for the oil and gas industry. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Tetralene manufactures custom high-performance thermoplastic and elastomeric components that range in diameter from 1/64″ through 72″. Their…

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…

Lisle, IL ‚–  Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA), announces a new line of sealed circular connectors. XRC‚â„¢ (Extra Rugged Circular) Sealed Plugs and Receptacles have been developed to meet the demanding requirements of the heavy-equipment industry. With a standard 18 size shell, these rugged, circular connectors are ideal for heavy-duty applications such as trucks,…

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…