Seals are a part of our every day lives whether we realize it or not. There are seals around the windows in our homes and cars, around our doors and hundreds of other seals that we never think about or see. Read on to learn what types of specialty seals are available.
Hydraulic Seals
These types of seals are defined as non-metallic and can stand a wide temperature range with little maintenance. Hydraulic seals are most often used as a barrier between fluids in a reciprocating motion application, like a piston found in a car. These parts can be static or dynamic. A static seal does not move but is found in a groove or other confined space. A dynamic seal is exposed to movement and moves itself.
O-Rings
An O-Ring is one of the most useful and common seals used today. This type of seal acts as a gasket in the shape of what is called a torus. A torus is a loop of plastic with a disc shaped cross section set into a groove and compressed between two or more parts. It prevents leaking if the stress is within its range. It cannot withstand extreme temperatures.
Bearings and Seals
Typically composed of many parts, bearings allow objects to keep working while withstanding each other. They are a flexible seal and are packed with grease or oil as a lubricant. They are often used between metal surfaces and can create a fluid barrier, so metal can keep revolving without rubbing another piece of metal.
Rubber Seals
These seals are used for a variety of applications because of the different compounds and properties of rubber. The most common use of rubber seals is to create air tight spaces, such as the cap of a jar of jam or your car door. Silicone rubber is an extremely stable compound of rubber that can withstand extreme temperatures while remaining functional. Silicone rubber is generally used for home repair and hardware, as well as food storage products. Natural rubber is also used for sealants because of its elastic nature and high resistance to tearing.
The Real Seal
Real Seal is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty seals and mechanical component goods, with a focus on performance-oriented rubber and plastic materials. Real Seal is one of the most technically advanced organizations in the industry, maintaining a fully equipped laboratory, full-time chemist and technical staff, allowing Real Seal the ability to assist with design challenges and formulate materials to meet specific criteria.
Known for their expertise in polyurethane materials, Real Seal offers a wide array of performance-oriented plastic and rubber solutions for sealing and mechanical applications. Real Seal is set up to meet the needs of the more fragmenting aspects of the industry. Industrial manufacturers are being asked to offer consumers more choices with a wider latitude of performance criteria, all with greater economic constraints. As the industry continues to evolve to meet the demands of consumers as well as the challenges of international competition, Real Seal will continue to provide practical solutions and value to our customers.
If you are looking for specialty seals, contact Real Seal today for help in meeting your composite sealing demands.
