Bores are sealed with ‘O’ rings' sited in grooves, (figure 1). The ‘O’ rings' are usually of toroidal shape (i.e. circular cross section) and are regulated by BS 1806 and BS 4518. Figure 1. ‘O’ Ring ...

The aviation sector has long been regarded as a lifeline for communities, providing the only rapid worldwide transportation network and generating global economic development. With so many people to ...

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is offering a new catalog that features the OmniLip rotary PTFE shaft seals. The seals are designed to handle extreme temperatures (-65F to 450F), high surface speeds ...

The seals used for most bearings typically go unnoticed until something goes wrong, which often results in unexpected downtime. However, as lifecycle costs and energy savings become increasingly ...

FPL ENERGY AVEC, an electric power plant in Fort Fairfield, Maine burns a variety of wood waste from the area’s forest products industry. The plant uses a traveling grate spreader stoker to fire the ...

J-seals are an integral part of efficient steam turbine operation. The failure of a J-seal can cause significant damage to the turbine rotor as material migrates downstream. For that reason, plant ...

When moving seals are needed, ferrofluid seals often offer performance and life benefits that surpass alternatives. This is most true when rotary motion When moving seals are needed, ferrofluid seals ...