How to successfully install Inflatable Seals?
To ensure that the Inflatable Seals work at their optimum capacity, it is important to know the correct installation. Incorrect installation can cause premature failure. STEP 1: Prior to installation of the seal all housings should be checked to ensure they are free from dirt and grit. Any sharp surfaces should be smoothed and any burs removed to prevent damage […]
Read MoreAstra Seal Fitting Guide
An important part to making sure the Astra Seal® works at its best capacity, is to make sure the installation of the seal is done correctly. Anyhow, errors happen during installation of the seal, which leads to failure, no matter what the quality of the seal was in the first place. Lubrication It is recommended that lubrication is used when […]
Read MoreIs There A FFKM Shortage?
FFKM Shortage – Perfluoroelastomer and Other FFKMs in High Demand An Industry Overview The production of FFKM elastomers is a highly complex process that necessitates the use of meticulously selected ingredients. Even the disruption of a single ingredient due to supply chain issues can hinder the production of FFKM elastomers. Unfortunately, the industry is currently experiencing a shortage of several […]
Read MoreVintage Seals for a BPH 106H Swift bus
M Barnwell Services supplies vintage seals for the restoration of a BPH 106H Swift Bus. M Barnwell Services, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer, stockist, and distributor of O Rings and Back-Up Rings, are proud to offer vintage Pneumatic seals for the restoration of a BPH 106H Swift Bus. With our ability to provide bespoke Pneumatic Seals, M Barnwell’s sales team was […]
Read MoreHow to use an O Ring Tester
What is the purpose of an O Ring Tester? The O Ring Tester is a device used to approximately advise the shore hardness of Viton™ (or FKM/FPM), Kalrez® or other Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM), Nitrile (NBR) or Ethylene Propylene (EPDM). It indicates the material composition of 100, 200, 300 and 400 series O-rings of 60 to 80 Durometer. Furthermore, O Ring Testers also: […]
Read MoreHow Are O Rings Manufactured?
M Barnwell Services explains How Are O Rings Manufactured? Please find below our step-by-step guide on how O Rings are manufactured. STEP 1: O Rings Moulding The first step in the O Ring manufacturing process is selecting the correct tools for moulding. The correct tools are dependent on the size of the O Ring that is being manufactured. Smaller […]
Read MoreNitrile O Rings for Horse Bridals
M Barnwell Services supplies Nitrile O Rings for the manufacture of a horse bridal M Barnwell Services, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer, stockist, and distributor of O Rings and Back-Up Rings, are proud to provide Nitrile O Rings to the equine industry for their use in head equipment. Nitrile‘s great tensile strength and its excellent resistance to oil, air, and […]
Read MoreRRS Sir David Attenborough Hygienic Seals
M Barnwell Services Hygienic Seals used on RRS Sir David Attenborough Antarctic Voyage M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading distributor, manufacturer, and stockist of fluid sealing products are proud to provide the RRS Sir David Attenborough with Hygienic Seals for their Science Sea Trial in Antarctica. The RRS Sir David Attenborough is one of the most sophisticated polar research ships in […]
Read MoreCompression Set
What is a compression set? In a nutshell, the compression set of a material is the permanent deformation remaining after the removal of a force that was applied to it. ‘Set’ is a term that is used to characterise something that had been deformed by a force and when released does not fully return to its original shape, it has […]
Read MoreBenefits of Kitting, Assembly and Sub-Assembly
What benefits can Kitting, Assembly & Sub-Assembly bring to your business? The manufacturing processes of Kitting, Assembly & Sub-Assembly are quite similar and very beneficial to successful supply chain management solutions. We provide this service due to our buying power and a thorough understanding of our customers’ needs. With over 50 years of experience in fluid sealing, our team of […]
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