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Hydraulic Seals and Preventing Seal Failure
Seals can be composed of a number of different materials, and choosing the right seal for the job is not a trivial task; it takes consideration and knowledge of not only the machine or equipment that the seal will reside on or in, but also the potential effects of the seal’s environment.
O-Ring Sizes for Hydraulic Seals
The relatively low-production costs and ease of installation and use have made the O-ring the most widely used seal. Practically all liquid and gaseous media can be sealed using one of the many elastomeric O-rings available.
Save Yourself Time, Money and Headaches with the Right Hydraulic Flange Supplier
Four-bolt hydraulic flanges are essential to large, high-pressure or difficult-to-access systems that require leak-free connections. They offer excellent pressure characteristics and vibration resistance, and are easily reusable. They are also simple to install and form a strong, reliable seal.
Driver Drowsiness the Likely Result of Car Seat Vibrations, Study
According to research from RMIT University in Australia, the sleepiness that often accompanies driving isn’t always a simple matter of the driver being overtired or under-caffeinated, but is rather a byproduct of the car’s design.
A Burst of Magnetic Energy Could Revolutionize Combustion Engine Design
A new design replaces the heavy flywheel with a plate embedded with permanent magnets, thus becoming a rotor assembly similar to a brushless DC motor.
Watch the 5:19.55 Minute Lap Record Set by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
Best time on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: Timo Bernhard beats six-minute mark with the 919 Hybrid Evo in the “Green Hell.”
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Crest-to-Crest® Wave Spring
Wave springs are superior to coil springs in certain applications because they operate at lower work heights while providing the same force.
Blubber-Inspired Wetsuit Coating Allows Divers to Last in Frigid Water for Two to Three Hours
MIT researchers have developed a new wetsuit for rescue teams and Navy SEALs.
Video: Penn State's Personal Flying Vehicle Passes Phase I in GoFly Contest
The electric-powered personal flying device is vying for the $1 million grand prize.
Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
The 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases are easily integrated into existing drivetrains and achieve up to 10 percent carbon dioxide savings compared to a two-wheel drive system.
ITT Bornemann Launches Hermetically Sealed Twin Screw Pump for Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors
Using magnetic coupling, the SLW pump eliminates the need for mechanical seals and complex seal supply systems.
Replace Radial Seals with Non-contacting Bearing Isolators
Caustic, high-speed and high-temperature environments are difficult operating conditions for most seals. Parker ProTech bearing isolators provide both zero lubricant leakage and total exclusion of contaminants and feature advanced PTFE compounds with superior chemical resistance to tackle such harsh environments.
Old Diesel Engines Resurrected for Renewable Energy Storage
Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, are converting end-of-life Volvo Truck engines into machines that compress air using renewable energy.
Video: Diequa Tandler Spiral Bevel Gearboxes
For demanding gearbox applications requiring high speed, precision motion, low backlash or special environmental conditions, Diequa's high Tandler Spiral Bevel Gearboxes may be just what is needed.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.
A Spotlight on MECO AH Type-2 Seals
There is an expanding need for seal customization, as processes continue to become more demanding in terms of available space and size needs, with ever-greater requirements for leak-free and cost-effective seals and the ability to optimize operations. The MECO AH Type-2 seal in particular is an ideal solution, when a variety of shaft sizes are encountered and when space is at a premium. It is the best choice in split sealing technology.
New PVDF Ball Check Valves Available from Hayward Flow Control
Typical applications or installations include water and wastewater treatment, chemical feed systems, chemical processing and mining and mineral processing.
Selecting and Applying Robot Flange Servo Gearheads
Selecting the proper flanged output gearhead can be a difficult undertaking that requires consideration of a multitude of variables.
PEM TSO4 Self-clinching Threaded Standoff Fasteners Securely Stack or Space Components in Ultra-thin Stainless Steel Assemblies
The standoffs will reduce the amount of required hardware in an assembly, promote thinner and lighter designs and minimize typical handling issues associated with loose hardware.
3D-printing System Can Print More Than One Material at a Time
The new technology is a one-step process that can print new structures that are made of two different materials.