Parker Hannifin was recently issued U.S. Patent No. 9,453,600 for a new stainless steel flat face sealing ring for use with tube fittings in extreme temperature applications. The new seal design was developed by engineers at the Parker Tube Fittings Division and is a principal design feature of the Parker Seal-Lok Xtreme line of flat face seal … [Read more...] about Parker patents stainless-steel flat-face sealing ring for use with tube fittings
Archives for November 2016
NFPA members celebrate Manufacturing Day 2016
In the beginning of October, NFPA member company and education partners reached more than 500 students with their Manufacturing Day activities. Aggressive Hydraulics, Airline Hydraulics Corporation, Avanti Engineering, Daman Products, JEM Technical Marketing, and Triton College all participated in the nationwide celebration of manufacturing by … [Read more...] about NFPA members celebrate Manufacturing Day 2016
DES-CASE reimagines the oil sight glass
Des-Case Corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty filtration products has launched an entirely redesigned oil sight glass (OSG) that pushes the boundaries of what oil sight glasses can do. A clear cylinder that installs in the drain port of the oil reservoir of pumps, gearboxes, bearing housings and other pieces of equipment, the sight … [Read more...] about DES-CASE reimagines the oil sight glass
Eliminating a weak-link in hydraulic performance with new hydraulic fluid test
In recent years, operating pressure and power density in many newer hydraulic systems have increased significantly. Not too long ago, pressures in circuits topped out at around 3,000 psi. Now, systems running at 5,000 to 7,000 psi or more aren’t uncommon. On one hand, that can mean better performance, smaller and lighter components and, possibly, … [Read more...] about Eliminating a weak-link in hydraulic performance with new hydraulic fluid test
How can hydraulic lubrication management optimize seal performance?
The concept of lubrication management looks at adjusting the lubrication conditions of all single sealing elements within a sealing system to ensure that the load on each element can be reduced and performance around friction-wear-lifetime can be optimized. Constantly increasing performance requirements for industrial equipment and the … [Read more...] about How can hydraulic lubrication management optimize seal performance?
Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
Hallite Seals International announces availability of its new Armorlene PTFE product and material portfolio, a high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) product and material portfolio that encompasses more than 30 product profiles, 26 materials and 18 Armorlene PTFEs. The new Armorlene PTFE portfolio expands the history and success of … [Read more...] about Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
