International Sales Award Win For Barnwell
M BARNWELL SERVICES WINS INTERNATIONAL SALES AND MARKETING DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD In March M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products and services, has been awarded IDEX Corporation 2018 Sales and Marketing Dealer of The Year. Only the best performing IDEX Corporation dealer based on sales, marketing and end-user service receives the […]
Read MorePopular types of Oil & Gas Seals
Specialist Oil & Gas Seals – Available From Stock M Barnwell Services has provided high-performance Oil & Gas seals, O Rings and custom-made elastomers for the Oil & Gas industry for over 50 years. Available in standard sizes from stock or custom cut, these Oil and Gas specific seals are offered in a range of materials, including silicone (VMQ), fluoroelastomer (FKM […]
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Common Types of Metal Seals METAL O RING SEAL Metal O Rings are a superior sealing method, these seals are created to improve the capability in intense operations. Used in many cases where elastomers don’t provide sufficient reliability for certain applications. They have the capability to withstand wide scope of temperatures, corrosive chemicals, high pressures, and radiation. Metal O Rings […]
Read MoreBitesize Sealing Tips on Mechanical Seals
Tips on Mechanical Seals for virtually any application M Barnwell Services offers an extensive selection of Mechanical Seals for the highly exigent applications. Our Mechanical Seals are one of the most efficient methods for rotating shaft sealing. They are proven to be lasting and of high quality. Mechanical Seals are used in an extensive range of rotating equipment and pumps […]
Read MoreOil Seal Material Chart
Material Chart for Oil Seals Oil Seals are also known as a Rotary Shaft Seal, shaft seal, lip seal, elastomeric lip seal or any variation of these. It is a simple device for excluding dust, dirt, water or any other contaminant whilst retaining lubricant in rotary shaft equipment. Generally, it has been developed as a means of protecting the bearings […]
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What are the most popular types of Nitrile? TYPES OF NITRILE: NITRILE Abbreviation: NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) Temperature range: between -40°C and +135°C (intermittent/compound-specific up to +150°C); Low-Temp between -65°C and +120°C Hardness Range: 20 – 95 Shore A Industries served: Agriculture, Water, Pump & Gas, Food & Drink, Rail, Automotive, and Bus, Truck & Trailer Key uses: Aircraft, Automotive, and […]
Read MorePopular types of O Ring applications
What are typical O Ring applications? O Rings can be used in static and dynamic applications as long as there is comparative move between the media and the O Ring. Dynamic applications contain hydraulic cylinder pistons and rotating pump shafts. 1. Reciprocating Dynamic Seals Dynamic reciprocating O Ring applications include a hydraulic and pneumatic piston or rod seals. Smaller diameter […]
Read MoreWhat are Back-up Rings and how to use them?
What are Back-up rings / Anti-extrusion rings? A Back-up Ring is an inflexible ring that holds an elastomeric seal to its outlined shape and in its right place. They are also called Anti Extrusion Rings and are typically used with O Rings to eliminate extrusion at high pressures. For single acting applications – 1 Back-up Ring is sufficient, however for […]
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EC Regulations for food contact materials The EC Regulations EC1935/2004 and EC2023/2006 for food contact materials are: Regulation EC1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council Materials and articles intended to come into contact with food Regulation EC2023/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council Good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food […]
Read MoreInflatable Rubber Ring Seal Failure On An Epic Scale
HMS Queen Elizabeth was taking up to 200 litres of seawater an hour because of an Inflatable Rubber Ring sealing failure The UK’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was formally approved into Her Majesty’s fleet by The Queen on 7th December 2017 in Portsmouth, had a leak due to a faulty Inflatable Rubber Ring seal around one of […]
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