PFAS and Forever Chemicals in the Sealing Industry
What are PFAS? An Overview Guide The terms “PFAS” and “Forever Chemicals” are becoming increasingly common in environmental health and industrial practices. PFAS (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances) is a chemical family consisting of at least 5,000 individual substances and have been widely in use since the 1950’s. PFAS are often favoured for their unique properties: Non-stick Water repellent Stain and […]
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Chemistry of Common PFAS Chemicals The term PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) refers to a vast and diverse family of man-made chemicals that share a defining characteristic: carbon atoms where most or all of the carbon bonding sites are strongly attached to fluorine atoms. It’s this unique carbon-fluorine bond that gives PFAS their exceptional stability and resistance to heat, water, […]
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Are PFAS and Forever Chemicals harmful? The widespread presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has become a significant environmental and public health concern. Because of their remarkable durability and varied uses in modern society, prevalence in industrial processes and consumer products, these “Forever Chemicals” are now being detected across numerous environments, highlighting just how widespread they have become. While […]
Read MoreA Guide to Viton™
Viton™ – An Overview Guide This guide to Viton™ provides an overview of its history, common applications, and why it is often chosen for fluid sealing solutions. Please note that Viton™ is a registered trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC, and M Barnwell Services is not the manufacturer of Viton™ products. For more detailed information, we recommend visiting the […]
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Perlast® Super-Six
Discover Our Top-Performing Grades for Industrial Excellence Welcome to the forefront of polymer technology with the Perlast® Super-Six range of Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) materials. Crafted to deliver unparalleled sealing solutions, these materials boast enhanced performance and refined functionality, validated by over two decades of field-proven success. Among our extensive range, these six materials stand out as our most sought-after, catering to […]
Read MoreBritish Sealing Solutions
Embrace the Opportunity: Global Demand for British Sealing Solutions Still Strong Looking forward to 2024 and the upcoming general election, whoever assumes power will undoubtedly face a slew of economic and geopolitical hurdles. Yet, amidst these challenges, there lies a golden opportunity for businesses specialising in British Sealing Solutions to thrive on the international stage. Despite the uncertainties looming on […]
Read MoreWhat are Static and Dynamic O Rings?
Knowledge Centre – A Guide To Understand O Ring Fundamentals O Ring applications are divided based on how the surfaces interact: static applications involve sealing between immobile parts, while dynamic sealing occurs when parts move relative to each other. The accompanying illustrations demonstrate Static and Dynamic O Rings sealing scenarios. Dynamic seals play a vital role in situations where machinery […]
Read MoreRod Seals Explained, What is a Rod Seal?
A Beginner’s Guide To Rod Seals Rod Function: The rod, also known as the piston rod, plays a crucial role in hydraulic cylinders by converting hydraulic energy into linear mechanical movement. It absorbs hydraulic pressure from the piston, transmitting it to the object or load for movement. To ensure smooth movement and prevent metal-on-metal contact with the cylinder head, guide […]
Read MoreWhat is a BSE/TSE Certificate
TSE Certificates (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy) come packaged with products that could potentially have TSE risk, such as BSA (Bovine Serum Albumin). Still, some people don’t know what the certificate means or why it is so important. If you’re shopping for bovine-derived reagents for your research, you’ve probably come across a mention of being ”TSE Compliant” quite a few times but wondered what […]
Read MoreEnDura O Rings
EnDura® Range Perfect For Extreme Conditions M Barnwell Services are one of the UK’s leading stockist and distributor of the EnDura® range. The unique configuration of the EnDura® range makes it particularly suitable for extreme temperature conditions, which could be highly beneficial for industries like Oil & Gas, where the equipment often operates in challenging environments. Seals made from the […]
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