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Compressed Fiber Sheet Gaskets

Compressed Fiber Sheet Gaskets

Transition from Asbestos to Safer Materials Asbestos, once widely used in gaskets, was phased out due to recognized health hazards, leading to a need for safer alternatives. Companies like Garlock, Klinger, and Armstrong responded by developing asbestos-free materials...
Industrial Sealing Solutions

Industrial Sealing Solutions

Chemical processing, petroleum refinement, nuclear power generation, and other heavy industrial processes present unique challenges to ensure safety and efficiency. Aggressive chemical media, high running temperatures and pressures, environmental standards, hefty...
Parker V0747-75 Continuation Announcement

Parker V0747-75 Continuation Announcement

This notification is intended to inform you of a product material change that Parker has implemented. Some of the products we provide to you have this material specified on the Bill of Materials. Please see the below statement that has been issued by Parker.  ...
MIL-DTL-38999 Flange EMI Gaskets

MIL-DTL-38999 Flange EMI Gaskets

In applications that require EMI or RFI shielding, every gap must be considered in order to have the greatest chance of passing an FCC or other radiated emissions test. These gaps can include spaces between: covers, screens / windows, fasteners, sheet metal bend...
Simriz 501 Aerospace O-Rings

Simriz 501 Aerospace O-Rings

Simriz® 501 is a compound that was developed by Freudenberg as the next-generation material to the well-known Simriz® Z7257. Simriz® 501 is specially designed for the aerospace industry by far exceeding the requirements of AMS7257 thanks to its exceptional temperature...