Beyond Ra: Why Surface Finish Matters in Seal Performance
By Michael Cook, Fluid Power Technical Specialist, and Kelly Volpenhein, Product Engineer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Longevity of seals is not just about …
Demystifying Chemical Compatibility of Seals and Fluids
By Lucy Heyduk, Material Development Specialist, and Tim McCulfor, Material Development Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions The chemical compatibility of a …
PRESSURE TRAP B versus D LIP U-SEALS
By Sonny Goldsmith What is the difference between a “B” lip u-seal and a “D” lip u-seal? When do you use one style and when should you use the other? …
Effects of Grease on Rotary Shaft Seals
Less than 20% of seals and gaskets ever reach their expected “operating life” in any given application. Of the 80% that are replaced due to scheduled …
Pressure Effects on Seal Performance
Standard shaft seals or rotary shaft seals are typically found in low-speed or low-pressure environments. As the speed of the shaft increases, the maximum …
Advanced Surface Analysis of Mechanical Seals
Flowserve Corp., a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has harnessed the high-accuracy surface measurement …
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