Seals developed for the use in industrial applications are manufactured utilizing a different process. The materials used, their design, and construction all vary according to the end use. Here is a brief idea about industrial seals.
Types of Industrial Seals
The functions of the different types of seals vary based on the application requirement. Below is a list of some major types of seals found in industrial applications:
- Hydraulic Seals
- Pneumatic Seals
- Piston Seals
- LC Profile Seals
- Fastener Seals
- Integral Seals
- EMI/ RFI Seals
- Waveguide Seals
- Spring Energized Seals
- Rotary Shaft Seals
- Metal Bonded To Rubber Seals
- Metal V-Seals
- Metal Seals in Various Shapes
Materials Used to Fabricate Seals
A wide variety of materials is used to fabricate seals. Specific to industrial use, materials like industrial rubber, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Fluorosilicone (FVMQ), Polyurethane (AU, EU) and others are used in the seal fabrication process.
These materials are chosen because of their distinct properties that enable the seals to withstand harsh environments. Generally, they are corrosion and abrasion resistant, and have the ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
Importance of Industrial Seals
- These seals are used to optimize the performance of a machine.
- They offer function and process reliability. This means that usage of the right kinds of seals in your application will help you achieve reliable results.
- The different seals are used according to their build. They can be used for applications that involve rotary and reciprocatory motions. They can also be used in static applications.
- These seals are able to support machines of all sizes. For example, seals are used in massive turbines as well as in rotary tools that are very small in size.
- The right kind of seal can assist in increasing the productivity of the process.
- These seals also assist in reducing operational costs.
Keeping all these factors in mind, you can choose the right type of seal, which can contribute to increasing the process maturity of that industry.
