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ISIR Seals

What is ISIR

ISIR Seals & Gaskets: (Initial Sample Inspection Report) M Barnwell Services provide ISIR Seals (Initial Sample Inspection Report), which is a vital step in the sampling process that documents the dimension and material results of the first product batch, known as the ‘initial sample’. Before going into series production, these products are produced via series production processes under realistic conditions. […]

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PPAP Level 3

What is PPAP level 3

PPAP Level 3 – PSW with product samples and complete supporting data What is it PPAP Level 3? PPAP Level 3 (Production Part Approval Process) is the 3rd level of the automotive industry standard that ensures engineering design and product specification requirements are met. Read more about the first two PPAP levels here. It may be included during: Design Documentation […]

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PPAP Level 2

What is PPAP level 2

PPAP Level 2 – PSW (Part Submission Warrant) with product samples and limited supporting data What is it? M Barnwell Services provides PPAP Level 2 (Production Part Approval Process), which is the automotive industry standard that ensures product specification and engineering design requirements are met. For a general overview of PPAP visits the What is PPAP page. The process may […]

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3-A 18-03 Sanitary Standards

3-A 18-03 Sanitary Standards

Sanitary Standards for Dairy 18-03 – “3-A Sanitary Standards for multiple-use rubber and rubber-like materials used as product contact surfaces in dairy equipment.”  Overview 3A standard has been formed by the US food and dairy industry, 3A Sanitary Standards Inc. It defines specifications and best practices for the project, manufacture, fitting, and use of hygienic equipment. It is globally established […]

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022

M Barnwell Services would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! OUR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES ARE: Monday 20th December 2021 – OPEN Tuesday 21st December 2021 – OPEN Wednesday 22nd December 2021 – OPEN Thursday 23rd December 2021 – OPEN Friday 24th December 2021 – CLOSED   Monday […]

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Christmas Jumper Day 2021

Save The Children On Friday 10th December 2021 M Barnwell Services’ employees wore their Christmas Jumpers to raise money for the charity Save The Children. Can you spot any of your favourite Sales Representatives below? For more information about this charity and to take part next year visit their website: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/

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PPAP

What is PPAP

What is PPAP? M Barnwell Services provide ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) and PPAP on selected items which consists of 5 levels, most commonly being 2/3. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is the automotive industry standard that ensures production specification and engineering design requirements are met. Providing PPAP documentation ensures that suppliers and customers have a precise understanding of the […]

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Heritage Seals

Heritage Seals

M Barnwell Services Heritage Seals for WW2 Tank Restoration M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading distributor, manufacturer, and stockist of fluid sealing products provide seals for vehicle restorations. A military history enthusiast used Barnwell Heritage Seals to restore the engine of a 1943 SdKfz 2. NSU HK101 Kettenkrade Tank, pictured below: M Barnwell Services has 1.4 million Oil Seals / […]

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Can O-Rings be used in Non-Circular Groove Patterns?

O Ring Non-Circular Groove

O Rings To Fit In Non-Circular Grooves Contrary to popular belief, O-Rings can be used in rectangular and non-circular groove patterns (Also known as ‘racetrack grooves’, ‘wandering grooves’ or ‘custom plan views’ non-circular grooves). However, there are certain rules to follow. The main design consideration when using an O-Ring in these applications is the corner or the smallest radius. The […]

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Dalek™ Seal Kit

Dalek Seal Kit

Create Your Own Dalek Using A Barnwell Dalek Seal Kit M Barnwell Services, the UK’s number one distributor, manufacturer, and stockist of fluid sealing products, supply enthusiasts of the legendary BBC Sci-Fi series ‘Doctor Who’ with our Dalek™ Seal Kit (Oil Seals). Barnwell provided an avid fan based in Australia with our ‘Dalek™ Seal Kit’. They used our kit to […]

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