AMS Calibration has released the NOSHOK 400 series of heavy duty mechanical pressure switches. Designed for use across a range of applications such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and compressors and in power generation, the switches provide a stable switching point setting. The 400 series switch converts pneumatic and hydraulic pressure into switching functions […]
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Elastomer Ensures Smooth Operation
Endoscopic surgical instrument insertion and retraction through a seal must feel smooth and easy. The more the material “grabs” and adheres to the shaft of the instrument, the more force it will take to manipulate the instrument (not something you want to experience even if you are under anesthesia). A new process, known as F-treat, […]
Elektrotechniek a Showcase for BalContact™ Technology
The biggest attraction at the Elektrotechniek exhibition running this week in Utrecht, Netherlands may turn out to be one of the smallest and simplest products: an electrical contact fashioned from a spring. The BalContact™, an electrically conductive component that employs precision-engineered canted-coil™ spring technology, is being showcased at Elektrotechniek 2009 by U.S-based manufacturer Bal Seal […]
New Materials from Trelleborg for Hygienic-design Couplings
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions materials for its new range of static seals for hygienic-design couplings are proven in tests to give outstanding performance. In particular, a newly developed FKM gives unrivalled results for a Fluorocarbon sealing material. Volume swell in all CIP media was minimal and in some virtually zero, indicating that the compound will give […]
Solid Sealing Technology introduces high current connectors
Watervliet, NY – Solid Sealing Technology introduces two new series of high current connector solutions. These connectors are rated for currents from 69 to 250 amps and incorporate SST’s ceramic to metal sealing technology for use in ultra high vacuum, pressure, cryogenics, and gas/plasma processing applications. Both series provide an ideal solution for high current […]
Custom Fabricated O-rings
Sutton, MA – Specialty Products, Inc. introduces custom fabricated O-rings made from specialty materials for use in a wide range of pumps, valves, compressors, and devices used in medical instruments and other critical sealing applications. Interstate’s Specialty O-Rings can be made from perfluoroelastomer (PTFE), Viton®, neoprene, nitrile, EPDM, solid and cellular urethane or silicone, and […]
Explosive Decompression Resistant Materials for Oil & Gas Industry
When gas or gas mixtures contact elastomer surfaces (such as those found in seals) they can be absorbed under pressure. At high pressure, absorbed gas is in a compressed state. When external pressure is reduced, either rapidly or over a relatively short period of time, the compressed gas rapidly expands within the elastomer, which can […]
TCP/IP-compatible Servo Drives from Baldor Electric Co.
Erie, MI – TCP/IP-compatible servo drives from Baldor Electric Co. have simplified the construction of an innovative automotive component tester. Baldor’s MotiFlex servo drive can be networked using TCP/IP or the deterministic Ethernet-compatible Powerlink protocol. Developed by a leading builder of structural and custom test equipment, Dynamic Testing & Equipment (DTE), the new machine fully […]
Simrit Insight
Simrit Insight customer magazine covers all of Simrit’s latest product developments, application case studies and current news within the organization to help our customers stay up-to-date. This issue of focuses on technological advancements Simrit’s materials experts havebeen working on, from nano technology for improved seal performance to new FKM compoundsfor truly harsh environments. The articles […]
Sensor Ensures Proper Package Sealing
When sealing packages, the standard practice is to measure temperature, time output, and air pressure input. But not force (lb-F) output. This practice can be a cause for concern because under or over-pressure during the sealing process can affect the look and function of the packaging. Atlas Vac addressed this issue with its patented Force […]