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What is the Super Stroke Solenoid
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: The super stroke solenoid is a special implementation of the tubular solenoid design, modifications have been made to the geometry of the pole‐piece and magnetic return path to produce a device ...
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Exploring the Capabilities of Full Ceramic Bearings
Description: Full ceramic bearings are made of ceramic rings and balls with a non-metallic retainer and seals. Full ceramic bearings are excellent for high-speeds, low friction, and offer exceptional resistance to ...
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Internal Bearing Clearance
Description: Internal bearing clearance is the free space between the inner and outer raceways of a bearing. It is also known as radial internal clearance or axial internal clearance. The internal clearance of a ...
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Bearing Tolerances: The Key to Long-Lasting Equipment
Description: Bearing tolerances is an essential aspect of engineering design, and their significance cannot be overstated. Bearings play a crucial role in the proper functioning of rotating equipment, and their ...
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Factors Affecting Friction Torque in Bearings
Description: Understanding friction torque in bearings will help engineers in selecting the correct design for their application. In this article, we will explore factors affecting friction torque in bearings, ...
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How Miniature Angular Contact Bearings Work
Description: Miniature Angular Contact Bearings are designed to handle both axial and radial loads in high-speed applications where space and weight are critical. They are used in a wide range of industries, ...
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Optimizing Warehouse Robot Performance with Quality Bearings
Description: Optimizing the performance of warehouse robots provides efficiency and productivity for any automated warehousing operation. Achieving full optimization involves the use of high-quality precision ...
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Rotating Motion: The Role of Ball Bearings
Description: Ball bearings are mechanical components designed to reduce friction between moving parts while supporting rotary motion. They consist of an inner ring, an outer ring, and a set of steel or ceramic ...
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The Benefits of Using Ball Bushing Bearings in Linear Motion
Description: In 1945, linear ball bushings were patented, and they began to be marketed commercially during the 1950’s. Ball bushings were the primary linear motion guidance system until the 1970’s, ...
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Bearing Design Fundamentals: A Complete Guide for Engineers
Description: For practical purposes, we are not designing bearings but placing already designed bearings into applications. The complex engineering and analysis of bearing design is best left to the major ...
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Sealing Device Design Guide
Description: Seals are critical to the function of a device. For instance, seals prevent sweat and water from entering wearable devices, keeping them free from corrosion, shortage, and failure. Meanwhile, sealing ...
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What Are O-Rings?
Description: O-rings are an essential component in many industrial manufacturing processes. These simple yet effective rubber rings provide a tight seal between two mating surfaces, allowing for the transfer of ...
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Why Sealing Gaskets Matter
Description: A gasket is a form of seal that bridges the space between two surfaces to prevent leakages. When installed incorrectly, gaskets will fail to function properly. To maintain your rubber gaskets' optimal ...
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Airfoil Bearings vs. Magnetic Bearings in Turbo Blowers
From: Aerzen USA Corp.Description: Airfoil bearings vs. magnetic bearings in turbo blowers ...
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Needle Roller Bearing and Cage Design Criteria and Uses
Description: The design is simple as the only components are the needles and the cage. Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies are perfect for use in small envelope designs. This type of bearing is considered a direct ...
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What are the Advantages of Using a C-3 Fit Over a Standard Fit Bearing?
Description: C-3 versus standard clearance is simply that C-3 is looser having more play than a standard fit bearing. Each application determines the fit clearance so the designer will determine tolerances and ...
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How Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushings Improve Performance
Description: Bronze bushings are widely used in many applications due to their unique combination of strength, durability, and machinability. Oil impregnated bronze bushings are a cost-effective and ...
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Avoiding Friction from Counterfeit Bearings
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT COUNTERFEIT BEARINGS? ...
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High-Quality Micro or Miniature Bearings for Precision Applications
Description: Micro or Miniature bearings are essential components in a wide range of mechanical systems, from medical instruments, robotics, and all types of industrial machinery. They are designed to reduce ...
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What are ANSI, ISO, and ASTM Standards for Bearings?
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: If you've searched for bearings online, you've likely come across product descriptions boasting about meeting ANSI, ISO, or ASTM standards. You know the standards are a sign of quality - but who came ...
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Bearing Selection Tips for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Costs
Description: Understanding your application requirements, operating environment, loads, and speeds are the basics for getting started in your search for the best bearing design for your application. Our article ...
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Case Study: Custom Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) Seals
From: Technetics GroupDescription: CUSTOM RPV SEALS HELP EXTEND GERMAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT'S OPERATIONS ...
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How Different Types of Bearings Affect Robotic Performance
Description: In robotics, the precision functioning of mechanical components is required for optimal performance. Bearings, serving as vital components in robotic systems, play a pivotal role in reducing friction ...
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Unlocking the Advantages of Sliding Contact Bearings
Description: Sliding contact bearings, also known as plain bearings, are a type of bearing that operates by sliding rather than rolling. Sliding bearings have been used for centuries, and are designed in ...
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Lubrication for Bearings: Understanding the Importance of Lubrication
Description: Without proper lubrication, bearings will have increased friction and wear, leading to overheating and premature failure. Lubrication reduces friction and wear by penetrating around the bearing's ...
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Life Calculations for Bearings
Description: Calculating the life expectancy of bearings is important for design. Engineers can use a bearing life formula to predict its useful life, taking into account loads, speeds, and lubrication. The ...
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Miniature Bearings: types and sizing
Description: What are miniature, micro or small bearings? Miniature bearings sometimes referred to as micro bearings or small bearings are small dimensioned bearings which range in size from .1181 inch to 1 inch ...
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Performance Expectations for Threaded Inserts in Plastic Assemblies
From: SPIROLDescription: The use of Threaded Inserts in plastic assemblies allow designers to replace machined and cast metal components with plastic to achieve significant cost and weight savings without any loss of joint ...
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The Advantages of CL220 Split Seam Compression Limiters
From: SPIROLDescription: In the 1940s, SPIROL’s founder, Herman Koehl, invented the Coiled Spring Pin to service a need in the aviation industry that couldn’t be met by any other fastener. Throughout the years, ...
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The Advantages of Rolled Tubular Spacers Over Cut Tubing
From: SPIROLDescription: Tubular Spacers are generally used to separate / space two components from each other by a distance equal to the length of the Spacer. Typically, a Tubular Spacer is used in conjunction with a bolt ...
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The Most Common Bearing Failures and How to Prevent Them
Description: Bearings are important for optimal functioning of mechanical systems. Bearings support the weight of rotating shafts and contribute to reduced friction. Poor bearing performance can lead to expensive ...
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How do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?
Description: Loads affecting bearings include force exerted by the weight of the object the bearings support, transmission force of devices such as gears and belts, loads generated in equipment during operation, ...
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Roller Bearing vs. Ball Bearing: What's the Difference
Description: Ball and roller bearings are machine elements that are used in all kinds of machines and devices with rotating parts. Their properties have frequently contributed greatly to technical and economic ...
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Sleeve Bearing vs. Ball Bearing
Description: Sleeve bearings, also known as plain bearings or “friction” bearings, are the oldest of all bearing technologies. They are versatile bearings that can be used as a linear bearing, rotary, ...
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Bearing Design Considerations for the Engineer
From: C-Flex Bearing CompanyDescription: The torsional spring rate and load capacity of C-Flex bearings is dependent upon length, width, and thickness of the internal flat spring beams. ...
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C-Flex Coupling Performance Guide
From: C-Flex Bearing CompanyDescription: Performance guide chart ...
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Airframe Needle and Roller Bearings: Toughness at 33,000 Feet
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: Regardless of the application, you always want a bearing to be sturdy and reliable. But when it comes to components for aircraft, the margin for error is almost nonexistent. Passengers, air freight ...
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Miniature and Instrument Bearings: High-Speed, Low-Torque
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: What's teeny tiny and goes really fast? It's not the wasp dive-bombing your soda on a hot day...it's miniature and instrument bearings! ...
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Pillow Block Bearing Design in the Food Processing Sector
Description: The food processing industry demands high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to prevent contamination of food products. To meet these demands, pillow block bearings, or plummer blocks, are used in ...
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These 10 Things in Your Home have Bearings in Them
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: Did you know these 10 things in your home have bearings in them? ...
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7 Reasons Why Air Bearings Outperform Mechanical Bearings
Description: When it comes to developing a next generation machine or process, motion system designers often ask the question whether to employ mechanical bearings or air bearings. ...
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Breathing Valve used in New Energy Vehicle Lithium Battery Pack
Description: With the development of electronic products and new energy vehicles, consumers have an increasing demand for power supply and energy storage, and have a higher and higher demand for environmental ...
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New AS568 Standard O-Ring Brochure Now Available
Description: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has produced a new brochure for AS568 Standard O-Rings in NBR 70, NBR 90, FKM 75 and FKM 90 materials, many of which are in stock and available for quick delivery. SAE ...
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Custom Spring Solutions: Elevating Window Shade Manufacturing
From: Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co.Description: The pandemic significantly altered our understanding of what constitutes an office, and remote work became more prevalent. However, a considerable portion of the workforce is now returning to on-site ...
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DOOSAN CASE STUDY
From: Technetics GroupDescription: SEALING RADIOACTIVE COMPONENTS ...
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Essential Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Requirements
From: Technetics GroupDescription: Long-time Technetics Group nuclear power partner required a unique gasket and seal solution at a second storage site for spent nuclear fuel elements. ...
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80 MW Turbine-Generator Journal - Thrust Bearing Upgrade
From: Miba Industrial BearingsDescription: This case history discusses the upgrade of the #1 combination journal/thrust bearing assembly in an 80 MW turbine generator. The existing taper land thrust plates experienced frequent failures and the ...
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Case Study: Self-Propelled Field Sprayer
From: GGBDescription: AGRICULTURAL BEARINGS THAT KEEP PACE WITH TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES ...
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Case Study: Zhuhai Landa Air Conditioner Compressors
From: GGBDescription: Zhuhai Gree wanted to take advantage of the benefits of scroll compressors for its air conditioners, but needed to make sure the new technology would be functional and profitable. ...
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The Preferred Global Supplier of Spring Solutions for Automotive Applications
From: Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co.Description: With extensive experience working with Tier 1, Tier 2, and other automotive sub-suppliers, we partner with engineers, contract manufacturers, and designers to aid in the critical design and production ...
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"Help! How Can I Mount My Gas Spring, I Can't Compress It?"
From: H.A. Guden Co., Inc.Description: The best and safest way to mount your gas springs is to first manually lift your lid or cover to the correct open angle. ...
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A Vlier Success Story: The Impact of Ceramic
From: VlierDescription: This undertaking began when we created a solution for an instrument used in spinal surgery for vertebral compression fractures. Our specially designed threaded plunger sets a critical torque value ...
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FDA Compliances - What do I Need to Know?
Description: Food and beverage producers rely on a wide range of equipment to ensure their products are safe and free of contamination. Sealing devices such as gaskets are key components in this equipment, yet do ...
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How to Reduce the Cost of Seals Using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis
Description: The drive to reduce the cost of consumables, such as seals, is a constant pressure. Companies are continually looking to reduce costs in order to maintain or increase profitability in challenging ...
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Sealing, SIP and CIP - What do I Need to Know?
Description: A key factor in an elastomer's suitability for use in life science applications is its resilience to SIP and CIP processes - but what do these processes involve, and how do different sealing material ...
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The Case for FFKM Sealing in Life Science Applications
Description: A polymer is a chemical compound with molecules bonded together in long, repeating chains. Because of their structure, polymers have unique properties that can be tailored for different uses. ...
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Understanding the Differences: FKM vs FFKM
Description: Here we will cover some of the fundamentals of FKM and FFKM materials, investigating their respective strengths and weaknesses and the structural reasons for them, and the impact on their suitability ...
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7 Important Considerations When Selecting An O-Ring For Your Application
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: O-ring technology has come a long way since it was first developed in the late 1800s. Selecting the proper O-ring design and material is essential to maintaining the seal and the overall system or ...
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Can You Afford A Poor Fastener Or O-Ring Choice?
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: A flawed fastener or O-ring could ruin the effectiveness of your product, compromise your entire project or cause a variety of serious issues that can lead to failure. Read more for six sources or ...
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How To Properly Size An O-Ring
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: Determining the exact size of an O-ring is one of the more challenging parts of ordering O-rings for your application. As you know, O-rings are used to create an impenetrable seal. If the O-ring is ...
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PEN-TUF®/EN - What Is It And Why Choose It For Your Application?
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: Electroless Nickel Plating with PTFE (PEN-TUF®/EN) is an advanced metal treatment, or coating, that offers dry lubrication, high lubricity, and excellent wear and corrosion resistance. The process ...
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Recognizing & Avoiding O-Ring Failure
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: O-rings are used in just about every industry and typically to block the flow of liquids, gasses, or other materials. Their actual makeup and function is a bit unique, however. Why? In order to ...
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Vacuum Permeation In O-Ring Polymers
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: Permeation, or the permeability coefficient, of a polymer refers to the volumetric flow of gasses, under controlled conditions, through the material's surface. Permeability does not equal leakage! ...
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What Exactly Is Fluoroelastomer / FKM / FPM / Viton® And What Is It Used For?
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: Fluoroelastomer, FKM, FPM, and Viton® are all different names for the same synthetic rubber material family. There are even more names for this material than we have listed here, these are simply ...
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Why Is Titanium Such An Attractive Material For Fasteners Used In Critical Environments?
From: UC Components, Inc.Description: Titanium fasteners have become extensively used across many industries over the last few years. The material is very active, flexible/high plasticity, and offers a fantastic combination of strength ...
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From the Spring to the Follower: How Custom Spring Manufacturing Makes for Optimal Magazine Loading
From: Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co.Description: Efficient firearm magazine loading is a direct reflection of the spring behind the follower. It’s no secret that some magazines are easier to load than others and that any difficulty loading the ...
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Introducing APIs to Silicone and Controlling Elution Rates
Description: Single-entity combination devices, which are therapies containing manufactured components that have both device and drug elements, have shown the potential to address some of the most challenging ...
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Demo Fusion Reactor Case Study
From: Technetics GroupDescription: Technetics' Seals and Maintenance Expertise Propels DEMOnstration Fusion Power Plant Forward ...
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Roller Bearings: Load-Bearing Champions
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: We're looking at roller bearings. ...
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Chemical Delivery Case Study
From: Technetics GroupDescription: The Challenge: Leak-Tight Storage and Transport of Highly Toxic Chemicals ...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Hoisting a Load With Eye Bolts
From: Reid SupplyDescription: Machinery eye bolts are one of the most common types of rigging hardware used for lifting or securing machinery and equipment. Like slings, sling hooks, and shackles, eye bolts also come in various ...
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Thin Section Bearings: Slim Yet Strong
From: Alpine Bearing, Inc.Description: All about thin section bearings. ...
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Toggle Latch Clamps. What are they and where they're the used?
From: Reid SupplyDescription: Hook-and-latch toggle clamps, also known as a pull-action latch or toggle latch clamps, are most often used to pull and hold two components together. They work the opposite of typical double-ended ...
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MS/NASM PIN Specifications
From: Jergens, Inc.Description: Kwik-Lok® Pin Military Specifications (MS)& Kwik-Lok® Pin National Aerospace Standards (NASM) ...
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What is the Zero Point System?
From: Jergens, Inc.Description: How does the Zero Point System work? ...
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Protecting Data and Equipment from Tampering, Vandalism and Contaminants
Description: Equipment tampering is real and rising. You can protect electronics, enclosures, sensors, rugged computers, control panels and more from tampering, misuse and damaging contaminants. Even under harsh ...
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APU Mechanical Seals Case Study
From: Technetics GroupDescription: A Small Issue with Far-Reaching Reputation Implications ...
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How to Select the Proper Spacer for Your Assembly
From: SPIROLDescription: There are many different types of components that are used as spacers, standoffs, or distance bushings. Learn the advantages of using Roll Formed Tubular Spacers over more expensive spacing options. ...
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Medical Device Sealing Solutions: What Designers and Manufacturers Need To Know, Avoid And Consider When Planning Seals In A Device.
Description: Medical seals are one of the most important components in many medical devices. While small in cost, seals have a profound affect on the function of a medical device and the outcome of a medical ...
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Learn About Rubber Material Compatibility
Description: Our Pneuma-Seal® inflatable profiles and other specialty rubber products are available in a wide variety of materials as noted below. Availability of specific elastomers vary from one profile to ...
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Low Smoke Compounds
Description: Introducing S60223, a custom formulated gray silicone compound ideal for the mass transit industry, including rail and bus applications. Seals in these demanding environments must resist smoke ...
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Materials Information Technical Resources related to Thermoset
Description: The following is a listing of technical resources related to thermoset (and related) materials used to manufacture our products. The information below covers most materials we offer, but is by no ...
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Pneuma-Seal Standard Profiles
Description: We offer over 80 different profile designs in 7 different types (or styles) under the Pneuma-Seal brand - by far the widest range on the market today. Please review each of the styles below to learn ...
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What to Know about USP Class VI Seal Materials
Description: A new line of inflatable seals which meet US Pharmacopoeia (USP) Class VI certification is now available. The CVI™ Series meets the specific needs of pharmaceutical equipment manufacturers who ...
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How to Properly Pin a Gear and Shaft Assembly
From: SPIROLDescription: One of the primary benefits of using a Coiled Spring Pin to affix a hub or gear to a shaft is the Coiled Pin’s ability to prevent hole damage. Another benefit is that the Coiled Pin absorbs ...
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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression or Extension Dampers
From: H.A. Guden Co., Inc.Description: Compression or Extension Dampers. There are two styles of dampers, but which one is right for your application? ...
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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Compression Spring Catch and Strike Sets
From: H.A. Guden Co., Inc.Description: Standard catch and strikes securely pull down to keep a lid or cover in the closed position, but some applications require more strength in the closure. ...
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HYDROGEN PRODUCTION: The Challenges and Practical Applications
From: Technetics GroupDescription: WHAT IS HYDROGEN, AND WHAT MAKES IT MORE SUSTAINABLE? ...
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HYDROGEN: Push Towards the Generation of Green H2
From: Technetics GroupDescription: The desire to move to sustainable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions is growing exponentially. Low-cost renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, hydro) are being developed and deployed ...
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Air Bearing vs Contact Bearing: What to Know Before Upgrading
From: ABTech, Inc.Description: Most engineers start exploring the benefits of air bearings once their manufacturing tolerances drop to less than 1 micron. Why is that? ...
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Why a Solutions Engineering Approach is Critical for Precision Motion Systems
From: ABTech, Inc.Description: What is "solutions engineering" and why is it so important for precision manufacturing? ...
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Hinges and Hardware 101 - Unequal Leaf Hinges
From: H.A. Guden Co., Inc.Description: Most standard hinges have both leaves at the same width. but if your application requires different width leaves, Guden can supply that customization quickly and easily. Just give us the overall ...
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7 Causes of Sanitary Clamp Gasket Failure and How to Eliminate Them
Description: Within the food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing industries sanitary clamp fittings (such as Tri-clamp™ and Tri-clover™) are essential for joining sections of pipework. Sanitary ...
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The Role of Rotary Dampers in Point of Purchase Displays
From: Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co.Description: Sometimes a point of purchase pusher tray needs to move products that are stacked three or four items high, such as baby food or pet food, and here may be six or seven of these stacks being pushed in ...
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Why You Should Rethink Your PTFE/Teflon® Tri-clamp® Sanitary Gaskets
Description: Polytetrafluoroethyl ene, better known as PTFE, or by its brand name Teflon®, is commonly used as a sanitary gasket in pipe connectors within process lines. PTFE gaskets are often used in ...
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Buna O-Rings and Gaskets
Description: Buna, otherwise known as Nitrile, Buna-N or NBR, is an incredibly versatile synthetic rubber. The unique properties of this material make Buna an ideal material for O-rings, vulcanized or spliced ...
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EPDM vs. Buna-N
Description: Arizona Sealing Devices is a leading manufacturer and distributor of O-rings, gaskets, plugs, clamps, cable ties, and other commercial and industrial sealing components. We provide standard and custom ...
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Guide to O-ring Selection
Description: O-rings are elastomeric and donut-shaped gaskets designed to create fluid-tight seals between mated parts within a fluid system. Although simplistic in design and function, these components perform a ...
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How to Install O-rings
Description: O-rings are a vital tool for ensuring the effective operation of numerous vehicles, appliances, and other everyday items. Proper O-ring installation creates a strong seal, allowing the product to ...
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O-ring Materials Guide
Description: Named for their standard circular shape, O-rings are versatile elastomer gaskets that form a tight seal between two mechanical components. However, while O-rings largely look alike and function ...