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Perfluoroelastomer Materials Tailored for Your Needs
The zenith of rubber material technology is in perfluoroelastomer compounds, also known as FFKM. Sometimes considered the rubber version of PTFE, a perfluoroelastomer contains a fully fluorinated...
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Optimum Sealing Performance, Even in Low-Pressure Conditions With the HL Rod...
Operators of fluid power systems increasingly demand friction-optimised piston and rod seals for hydraulic cylinders. High friction not only means high use of energy, but can also lead to premature...
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Why is Shore A Hardness Important?
O-rings are the simplest, most readily available type of seal used across every industry and market. They are arguably the best seal for many applications, but perhaps daunting to an engineer with no...
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Seal Materials for Biodiesel
With the price of oil at rock bottom, it seems that no one is interested in biodiesel these days. But don’t think that cheap oil is a long-term solution. At some point, the price of oil will rise and...
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What to Know About O-ring Cytotoxicity and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Most pharmaceutical manufacturers produce drugs in large vats of living cell cultures. For the production of these drugs, it is extremely important to ensure that these cell cultures are not exposed to...
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O-Rings and Seals for Automotive Transmission Fluid
Efficiency gains in the automotive industry are not limited to engine designs. Transmissions are also undergoing significant changes to increase fuel mileage. To reduce friction and cope with more...
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EMI Shielding Caulk Delivers Superior Performance in Military Radar Systems
Shielding for electromagnetic interference (EMI) is critical to military electronics systems operating in demanding environments requiring low emitted electronic signatures and protection from...
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Cost and Waste Saving Benefits of Resealable Septa for Medical Applications
In the medical industry, oftentimes it is necessary to test a single blood sample a number of times. Other times, a patient may need to be injected with multiple doses of a medicine or nutrient...
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3 Advantages of a Double Chamfer Radial Seal
More often than not, an O-ring makes for a great sealing element. They seal over a wide range of pressure, temperature and tolerance. Normally they require very little room, are readily available, and...
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Overmolding Technology Enhances Safety of Single-Use Systems
Single-use systems (SUS) for up- and downstream processing in the pharmaceutical industry have become widely accepted in recent years due to their advantages in many operations, such as vaccine...
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Modular Seal Kit for Pneumatic Cylinders Covers All Kinds of Applications
Parker Prädifa offers a large number of combined pneumatic seals and wipers for the open groove of the EU system. By installing the right type of seal a wide range of applications can be covered with...
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Improved EMI Shielding Consistency of Single Pellet Conductive Plastics
For designers of electronics enclosures, conductive plastics offer the benefit of lighter weight coupled with cost effective injection molding. But for years, using traditional blended plastic pellet...
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Press-in-Place Seals for Axial Sealing Applications
O-rings are a universal seal throughout the world. However, some axial applications may benefit from a different sealing solution called a Press-in-Place seal, or PIP seal.First, let’s define axial...
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Chemical Compatibility: A Critical Component in Seal Design
A common question fielded by Parker O-ring Application Engineers is “will a (insert polymer family) O-ring work with (insert chemical mixture).” Not a day goes by where I do not field this question in...
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CamLock Seals Extend Seal Life with Innovative Dual Bead Design
Cam and groove style couplings, commonly referred to as camlock fittings, are used across many industries due to their ability to quickly connect and disconnect from holding tanks, pumps, filters, or...
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How to Read a Test Report: 4 Most Common Rubber Test Report Misunderstandings
We've all done it at least once: looked at a report, read the numbers on it, and come up with exactly the wrong conclusion. Pass / fail limits and results are printed right there, but for some reason,...
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Interesting New Developments in Commercial Aerospace Gaskets
What are the premium requirements of gaskets for flange-to-flange aerospace assemblies such as antennas, access panels, radars and lighting? Electrical conductivity? EMI (electromagnetic interference)...
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Chomerics Division Honored with Boeing Award
We’re thrilled to announce that Parker Hannifin Chomerics Division was presented with Boeing’s Advocacy Award at the 2016 Boeing Supplier of the Year Awards. Accepting the award were Scott Gunderson,...
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New Thermal Gel Benefits Consumer and Automotive Applications
Careful management of thermal interfaces is crucial to maintaining the reliability and extending the life of electronic devices and equipment. As each new electronic product generation requires higher...
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Seals and the Quest for MPG
Customer demand and government regulations continue to push the automotive industry to improve efficiency, and many of these improvements affect seal materials and seal material selection. But how and...
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