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Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing

January 7, 2021 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

In our recent story, “Basics of static sealing,” Thomas Braun and Christoph Meissner with the Prädifa Technology Div. of Parker Hannifin's Engineered Materials Group discussed the fundamentals of O-rings and back-up rings. And while rubber O-rings are probably the most common type of static seal, they indicated there are numerous other options … [Read more...] about Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing

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Basics of static sealing

December 18, 2020 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Static sealing elements are used practically everywhere in daily life, although they typically go unseen. And while sealing technology expertise is limited to a relatively small group of specialists, mechanical and fluid-power engineers must be able to apply the fundamentals to ensure successful designs. In a recent webinar, “Sealing … [Read more...] about Basics of static sealing

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Parker releases new O-ring guide

October 23, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Parker Hannifin’s O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division, based in Lexington, Ky., has published the 2018 O-Ring Material Offering Guide (ORD 5712). It is a condensed version of the company’s comprehensive O-Ring Handbook seal catalog. The newly updated edition is filled with quick references and technical details, including material and design … [Read more...] about Parker releases new O-ring guide

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Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals

July 18, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Elastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications. A seal’s design and its material properties are two keys to lasting performance. The engineers at Parker Hannifin’s Engineered Materials Group in Germany also offer some important recommendations on how to store, handle and clean seals prior to … [Read more...] about Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals

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Microfiltration reduces microplastics in bottled water

April 17, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Media outlets across the globe recently reported on the disquieting news that most commercial bottled water contains microscopic bits of plastic. According to a study released last month, researchers at the State University of New York at Fredonia looked at 259 bottles of water from 11 producers, including such well-known brands like Aquafina, … [Read more...] about Microfiltration reduces microplastics in bottled water

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O-ring selection made easy

February 23, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Parker Hannifin's O-Ring Selector is an engineering tool which offers O-ring material and size selection combined in one software package. Both are interlinked, thus helping ensure the best possible combination of the calculated O-ring size and material choice. The O-Ring Selector covers both imperial and metric standards. The program lets … [Read more...] about O-ring selection made easy

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Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe

April 27, 2017 By Ken Korane 1 Comment

ArgoHytosCFP-compact-filter-pack

Among the announcements coming out of Hannover this week, Argo-Hytos introduced the new CFP compact filter pack. It’s a multi-purpose off-line filtration unit dedicated for servicing compact power packs on a daily basis, not just during start-up or breakdowns. It’s designed for tanks ranging from 1 to 100 l in size. According to the company, … [Read more...] about Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe

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