A Mechanical Seal Guide
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The Mechanical Seal – one of the most effective ways of sealing rotating shafts. This consists of two plane faces arranged perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft (which gives rise to the alternative name “radial face seal”). One face is fixed to the equipment casing or vessel, while the other is fixed to the shaft and so rotates […]
Read MoreWhat is an O Ring
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What is an O Ring – Selecting, Material and Storage In this news/blog item, we look to answer what is an O Ring? The O Ring or Toroidal Seal is a simple, versatile and economical device with a vast range of uses. The most common of these is a static seal replacing a gasket or sealing washer, but it can […]
Read MoreCome and see us at Automechanika Birmingham
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M Barnwell Services are excited to announce that members of our sales, purchasing and marketing teams will be exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham. The Automechanika Exhibition will take place (for the first time) at the NEC (Birmingham), on the 7-9 June 2016. It has been described as “The world’s leading exhibition for the automotive supply chain and aftermarket.” Overview of the […]
Read MoreO Ring Lube – why and when to use
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In many applications, there is a need to minimize the frictional forces created by a seal. The simplest way to reduce this is to use an O Ring Lubricant. M Barnwell Services provides a barium base petroleum grease O Ring Lube agent fit for that purpose. Our O Ring Lube (available in various sizes) can be applied to the surface […]
Read MoreO Ring Material Selection – Overview
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Our most popular O Ring Material is Nitrile (NBR) 70° Shore ‘A’. This is an Elastomer seal that can do the majority of standard industrial applications. These include Oil, Petrochemical, Water and the majority of chemicals up to 100°C and 1500psi (providing the mating surfaces and housings are adequate). For low temperatures (below -30°C), high temperatures and pressures, as well […]
Read MoreM Barnwell Services to attend the Air-Tech Exhibition
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M Barnwell Services are excited to announce that members of our sales, purchasing and marketing teams will be attending the Air-Tech Exhibition. The Air-Tech Exhibition will take place at the NEC (Birmingham), on the 12-14 April 2016. It has been described as ‘THE UK’S ONLY EVENT FOR COMPRESSED AIR, VACUUM, AND GENERATORS’. Entry is free and if you would like […]
Read MoreGreen Movement Success For M Barnwell Services
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M Barnwell Services continues on its green mission by significantly reducing its electricity unit consumption and increasing its paper and cardboard recycling scheme. As part of the ISO 14001 Accreditation for Environmental Management M Barnwell Services must comply too specific operations in order to help minimize its carbon footprint. The annual run-rate for electricity unit consumption has reduced by 10% […]
Read MoreAnother Sealing First For M Barnwell Services
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In January 2016, M Barnwell Services Sales Co-ordinator Steve Gibson received an order to produce their largest ever Chevron Seal. The hydraulic seal weighed in at 15 kilos and had size dimensions of 1270mm x 1320mm x 200mm. The rubberized fabric split seal will be used in an injection moulding machine. Steve Gibson said: “I have been in the industry […]
Read MoreM Barnwell Services to exhibit at TECHAGRO
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M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading stockist, manufacture and distributor of fluid sealing products, will be exhibiting at Techagro 2016. Techagro is the largest biannual Central European Agricultural Fair held in Brno from 3rd to 7th April 2016. M Barnwell Services will exhibit its solutions for fluid sealing products that include hydraulic and pneumatic seals, O-Rings / rubber moulded seals, […]
Read MoreWe are hiring! – Regional Sales Engineer
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M Barnwell Services are currently looking to recruit a Regional Sales Engineer / Representative to join the Scottish team in Bellshill. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious sales engineer / representative to join the UK’s leading distributor and stockist of fluid sealing products. For more information visit our Careers Page.
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