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…
Canted coil springs can improve wind turbine seals, connectors
Jim Harty Global Market Manager Energy Bal Seal Engineering Wind turbines must withstand harsh internal and external conditions, including temperature and weather fluctuations, turbulence caused by wind gusts, variations in rotor speed, and repeated strokes of the blades. For the components that make up the turbine, durability is essential. Even the smallest components, such as…
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…
Race-tested spring improves performance of electric & hybrid vehicles
Designers of consumer electric and hybrid vehicles are taking a page from the racing playbook, and using Bal Spring™ canted coil springs to improve vehicle efficiency, performance, and reliability. The Bal spring, offered by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., mechanically fastens, conducts electricity, and shields sensitive electronics from the harmful effects of EMI/RFI. Although it enjoyed…
New guide details benefits of canted coil springs for racing Vehicles
A new technical guide published by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. gives motorsports designers a detailed look at how canted coil springs can help with EMI/RFI shielding challenges in Formula 1 and Formula E racing vehicles and systems. The guide, titled “Connecting, Conducting and EMI/RFI Solutions for Motorsports,” describes how Bal Spring’s canted coil springs allow…