Square-section seals and O-rings both provide leaktight sealing. O-rings have long been considered the standard solution for static-sealing applications. But designers should also consider square ...

What is Hardware Surface Finish? Any surface can look (and even feel) perfectly smooth. However, look closely enough with high magnification and all surfaces will have a degree of fluctuation and a ...

Preventing leaks and contaminant ingression keeps a system operating as intended. Seal selection is often an imprecise and time-consuming process, involving numerous compromises. Some qualities a seal ...

INDIANAPOLIS—As the organization dedicated to setting and updating shaft seal standards, the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers has released the revamped OS-3 standard for dynamic oil seals ...

INDIANAPOLIS—The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers saw 16 graduates receive diplomas July 29, completing the group's seals product design and manufacturing training course. The course ...