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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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 / […]
Read MoreCan O-Rings be used in Non-Circular Groove Patterns?
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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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 […]
Read MoreElastomers for Food Water and Dairy
Food-grade Rubbers for Hygienic Industries M Barnwell Services understand the specific and very demanding requirements sealing materials must meet in Food, Dairy, and Water industries. Over the last 50 years, we have gained knowledge and expertise in chemically resistant food grade elastomer seals for use with hostile media observed in Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) routines and high-temperature steam sterilisation. […]
Read MoreEC2023/2006 Regulation
Good Manufacturing Practice Regulation (EC) 2023/2006 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” EC2023/2006 Regulation defines scope, definitions, quality assurance (QA) / quality control (QC) systems, and the documentation. Manufacturers should know that the EC1935/2004 Regulation defines the requirement for food contact material […]
Read MoreO Ring Basics Handbook
Everything to know about O Rings This is an O Ring Basics Handbook that will help you understand the fundamentals of O Ring Seals. Elastomers are different compared to any other material used by engineers. For example, plastic or metal components are most likely failing when visibly deformed. When it comes to an O Ring, in order for it to […]
Read MoreViton™ O Rings vs Nitrile O Rings
Comparison of two of the most commonly used elastomers – Viton™ O Rings vs Nitrile O Rings As two of the most widely used elastomers, Viton™ (FKM/FPM) and Nitrile (NBR) have some great properties. Both provide a supreme compression set and have an extensive range of purposes in both domestic and industrial installations. Nevertheless, they’re not totally equal in their […]
Read MoreEC1935/2004 Regulation
Food Contact Materials Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 Previous requirements for Food Contact Materials (FCM) varied significantly from country to country. In 2004, the European Commission decided to establish a single piece of legislation to standardise it within the EU. They particularly focused on EC1935/2004, which controls the requirements on materials for food contact applications. M Barnwell Services provides a wide range […]
Read MoreSeals Supplier Aberdeen
The UK’s largest independent stockist, manufacturer, and distributor of Seals and Gaskets Seals Supplier Aberdeen and Scotland. For 50 years M Barnwell Services has supplied specialist seals and gaskets to all industries in and around Aberdeenshire. Customers can count on us for next-day delivery, short lead times, and guidance on material selection for their sealing application. The experienced team […]
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