by Applications Engineering | Oct 5, 2021
O-rings are one of the most cost-effective sealing products on the market. Their simple design and wide variety of sizes and material compounds make it easy to incorporate them into your next product design. O-rings can be found everywhere – in your kitchen faucet,...
by Applications Engineering | Aug 12, 2021
Reliable access to voice and data communication has become a critical part of our daily lives. The Telecommunication systems we rely on are exposed to some of the harshest outdoor conditions. Equipment manufacturers must protect these sensitive systems from several...
by Applications Engineering | Jun 20, 2021
Gaskets create a positive seal between stationary parts. Gaskets must create an initial seal and then maintain that seal over a length of time. When useful life is finished, a gasket should be easily removable in order to be replaced. Factors Influencing Gasket...
by sealadmin | Feb 2, 2021
Customer Problem: An Engineering Design firm was developing a tablet computer for avionics maintenance. Being used outside, the tablet’s case required a lid seal capable of effectively sealing the device from inclement weather conditions. A custom molded elastomer...
by sealadmin | Jan 5, 2021
Customer Problem: A manufacturer of military and aerospace systems was having trouble with seal retention during assembly. They were using standard round O-rings. Because of hoop stress, round O-rings tend to rebound to a circular shape causing them to pull out of...
by sealadmin | Dec 1, 2020
Customer Problem: A manufacturer of precision aircraft instrumentation was designing a new avionics device. During hardware design, it was determined EMI shielding gaskets were needed to meet Aviation Electronics EMC requirements. Customer Requirements: Custom EMI...
