Fabric-reinforced, rubber inflatable seals prevent leaks and work in even the toughest of environments. During a two-part video series, I had a chance to sit down with Paul Heney, Design World’s editorial director, to take a look at a variety of inflatable seals from Seal Master. The fully molded and custom-engineered rubber seals form a…
Automatically handle individual packages and layers without changing grippers
Challenged to efficiently remove filled cardboard boxes weighing up to 44 lb and ranging from ~9.5 in. to 14 in. in length and ~8.5 in. to 9.5 in. in width from crates, place them on a roller conveyor, and, in reverse order, place cardboard packages in crates, FIPA developed a flexible, cost- and energy-efficient, and…
Electrically conductive epoxy meets NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond EP3HTS-LO is a single component epoxy for demanding bonding, sealing and coating applications. This system passes ASTM E595 tests for NASA low outgassing, making it well suited for use in the aerospace, electronic, microelectronic and optical industries. Featuring a silver filler, EP3HTS-LO is electrically conductive with a low volume resistivity of less than…
Catalog Describes Benefits of Spring-Energized Seals
A new technical catalog published by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. provides engineers and designers with detailed information about how spring-energized seals can be used to address reciprocating and static/face sealing challenges. The 28-page catalog, titled “Bal Seal spring-energized seal: Solutions for Reciprocating and Static/Face Applications,” describes how the company’s broad range of reciprocating and static/face…
Apple Rubber receives approval of TRAC certification
Apple Rubber Products Inc has announced that it has received approval of its TRAC (Trace Registered Access Code) identification number certification, signifying the company’s recognition as a global business committed to commercial transparency. The TRAC approval leads to many advancements, including new customers who require a TRAC identification number that verifies Apple Rubber’s status as a…
Modern carbon graphite self-lubricating materials ideal for aerospace gearbox face seals
Metallized Carbon Corporation offers a variety of materials ideal for in aerospace gearbox applications, which run the hydraulic pumps, generators, and air conditioning compressors. Metcar materials feature a low coefficient of friction and good wear properties in a high speed environment, making them an excellent choice for aircraft gearbox face seals. To seal the oil…
First low-temperature FKM available for food and beverage industry
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies will showcase a trio of globally-certified sealing materials, including a new low temperature FKM that is being readied for use in the European food and beverage industry, at the 2016 International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association (IBDEA) conference. The new material, 70 FKM 425727, will be the first low-temperature FKM that complies with…
James Mecredy named aerospace and defense Global Market Manager for Bal Seal Engineering
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has named James Mecredy to the position of Global Market Manager for its aerospace and military/defense market. In this role, Mecredy will help industry OEMs and tier suppliers improve equipment uptime, reliability, and precision. He will be based at the company’s Foothill Ranch, CA, headquarters. According to Bal Seal Director of…
Taking the simple O-ring to new levels
Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor LSR (liquid silicone rubber) O-rings are growing in use in a variety of high-volume production applications, especially in life sciences. O-rings are the most commonly used seal, featured in applications from aircraft engines to chemical processing lines, the hydraulics in tractors to subsea down-hole tools. They account for…
Boston Gear Expands Line of Stainless Steel Shaft Accessories for Washdown Applications
Boston Gear, Charlotte, NC, has added new mounted bearing designs and universal joints to its line of stainless steel shaft accessories designed for superior performance in high pressure food processing and packaging washdown applications. The stainless steel mounted bearing line now includes setscrew locking 3-bolt flange brackets and wide slot take up units available in…