Gallagher Fluid Seals

We have an excellent new technical video about Kalrez® up on our website and YouTube. In this video webinar, we discuss the capabilities and limits of Kalrez®, testing methods, successful case studies, and some high level overviews of compounds that excel in chemical conditions. Check it out now on YouTube or our website! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eReaeDut GFS website: https://lnkd.in/eGrJAutH

The PS-SEAL® product line from Garlock stands for reliable sealing of rotating shafts at high circumferential speed, high pressure, and extreme temperatures. Our new blog examines these seals at a high level and how they can assist in solving your sealing challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekBpAHty

Sometimes you don't have issues with your seals whatsoever, but simply want an upgrade in performance to extend the life of the seal. That's what this customer wanted to do - - upgrade from an XNBR O-Ring to a custom piston seal ring. Read about the process to do it, and how the new seal's lifespan extended over 3 million cycles: https://lnkd.in/giMVvnMm

PFAS, a catch-all name for the family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is facing worldwide scrutiny. With impending regulations in the USA and Europe over the next few years, it's important to understand the impact of blanket discontinuations of these materials. This new blog, written by our friends at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, examines the efforts being made for targeted studies of these materials. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eTmZXzhj

If reviewing Parker's materials for a certified elastomer to the AMS7254 specification, you may notice one does not exist. Parker is not alone, however. Currently, there are actually no materials on the qualified parts list (QPL) on SAE’s website from any elastomeric material vendor. But, there may be an alternative solution: VX065 from Parker. Read about it in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/en6e-m_X

Spring Energized Seals can be found in all kinds of applications. Chances are you have seen one but just didn't realize it. While the pros and cons of the different spring types contained in the seal are often discussed, the style of sealing lips can also have a significant impact on performance. This blog from our friends at Eclipse talks about different lip styles. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ePix3nQn

Happy Friday and an early Happy Labor Day to all our friends, families, and customers. As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a great extended weekend! See you on Tuesday.

Looking for a cost-saving alternative to PTFE but with equal or better properties? Check out Freudenberg's new 98 AU 30500 material. "With 98 AU 30500, Freudenberg has developed a hydrolysis-resistant high-performance polyurethane that offers considerably better properties for mobile hydraulic sealing systems than conventional PTFE variants." Read on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcmHPq9N

Returning by popular demand by request of a few of our favorite customers: "How to Read a Rubber Test Report" This blog examines the four most common rubber test report misunderstandings: temperature, compression set, stress relaxation, and one-sided limits: https://lnkd.in/ep73BC6X