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Everyone at M Barnwell Services is wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! CHRISTMAS 2017 OPENING TIMES: Monday 18th December – OPEN Tuesday 19th December – OPEN Wednesday 20th December – OPEN Thursday 21st December – OPEN Friday 22nd December – OPEN NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES: Monday 25th December – CLOSED […]
Read MoreWhy Do O Rings Fail?
O Ring Failure Guide O Ring failure often occurs too soon in applications due to inadequate gland design or compound choice. This article will explain why O Rings fail by supplying examples of general damage modes. In order to improve seal execution, it is necessary to correctly and effectively identify the damage mode. No matter how careful we are during […]
Read MoreEncapsulated O Ring Advantages
Encapsulated O Ring Advantages & Disadvantages Encapsulated O Ring Advantages. The following article outlines some of the benefits of using Encapsulated O Rings. What is an Encapsulated O Ring? An Encapsulated O Ring consists of an elastomer stimulating core (Fluorocarbon – Viton® / FPM / Silicone), which has a seamless shield made from FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) or PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy – copolymer), […]
Read MoreFDA Rubber Materials
Selecting The Best FDA Rubber Material The following article provides an overview of all M Barnwell Services popular FDA Rubber Compounds, which are also compliant with EC1935/2004 & EC2023/2006 Regulations. Fluorocarbon (Viton®/FKM) For high-temperature and chemical resistance. It’s transparent underwater but does not absorb it. Working temperature scope is measured to be between -20°C and +205°C (intermittent/compound-specific between -45°C and […]
Read MoreExciting New Opportunities
Come and work with a winning team! Join the UK’s leading independent fluid sealing supplier and be part of a winning team. We currently have vacancies at our HQ in Birmingham and at our Bristol Branch in Avonmouth. They are: These include: Export Sales Coordinator / Clerk / Administrator – Birmingham HQ Purchasing Administrator / Assistant – Birmingham HQ Sales […]
Read MoreWhat is a Polymer?
What is a Polymer? In Michael M. Coleman and Paul C. Painter’s book, Fundamentals of Polymer Science: An Introductory Text, they described a Polymer as a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits. Polymer actually means “many-parts” (poly-, “many” + -mer, “parts”) in Greek. It can be both synthetic and natural. Natural Polymers Synthetic Man Made Polymers Rubbers […]
Read MoreBONDLOC Channel Partnership
M Barnwell Services Seal Partnership With BONDLOC UK Ltd M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products and services are pleased to announce a new partnership with Bondloc UK Ltd. Bondloc UK Ltd is a UK manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants, offering high quality and performance. M Barnwell Services is known for its outstanding […]
Read MoreArchery Bow O Rings
Archery Bows To Contain Barnwell Nitrile (NBR) O Rings M Barnwell Services, the UK’s number one distributor, manufacturer, and stockist of fluid seal products, has announced a partnership that will see Barnwell Nitrile (NBR) O Rings to feature on Archery Bows. M Barnwell Services has already secured long-term contracts with other Olympic sports, including Shooting, but this partnership will see the […]
Read MoreNES 337 O Rings
NES 337 O Rings: Defence Standard for Naval Ships & Submarines M Barnwell Services NES 337 O Rings are MOD approved to Defence Standard 02-337. These are used on UK Ministry of Defence Surface Ships and Submarines and their associated systems and equipment. Applications include hydraulics, lubrication systems, fuel systems and pneumatics. M Barnwell Services provides a complete range of […]
Read MoreSour Gas Resistant O Rings
Sour Gas Resistant O Rings: What is Sour Gas and which elastomers are resistant to it? What is Sour Gas? Sour Gas is a gas stream that contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a poisonous gas found in Oil & Gas wells around the world. H2S is highly corrosive and will react and degrade polymers including many types of elastomers. It will […]
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