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EC Regulations For Food

EC regulations

EC Regulations for food contact materials The EC Regulations EC1935/2004 and EC2023/2006 for food contact materials are: Regulation EC1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council Materials and articles intended to come into contact with food 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 […]

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Inflatable Rubber Ring Seal Failure On An Epic Scale

Inflatable Rubber Ring HMS QE

HMS Queen Elizabeth was taking up to 200 litres of seawater an hour because of an Inflatable Rubber Ring sealing failure The UK’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was formally approved into Her Majesty’s fleet by The Queen on 7th December 2017 in Portsmouth, had a leak due to a faulty Inflatable Rubber Ring seal around one of […]

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Why Do O Rings Fail?

O Ring Failure Guide

O Ring Failure Guide O Ring failure often occurs too soon in applications due to inadequate gland design or compound choice. This article will explain why O Rings fail by supplying examples of general damage modes. In order to improve seal execution, it is necessary to correctly and effectively identify the damage mode. No matter how careful we are during […]

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Encapsulated O Ring Advantages

encapsulated o rings advantages

Encapsulated O Ring Advantages & Disadvantages Encapsulated O Ring Advantages. The following article outlines some of the benefits of using Encapsulated O Rings. What is an Encapsulated O Ring? An Encapsulated O Ring consists of an elastomer stimulating core (Fluorocarbon – Viton® / FPM / Silicone), which has a seamless shield made from FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) or PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy – copolymer), […]

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BONDLOC Channel Partnership

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M Barnwell Services Seal Partnership With BONDLOC UK Ltd M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products and services are pleased to announce a new partnership with Bondloc UK Ltd. Bondloc UK Ltd is a UK manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants, offering high quality and performance. M Barnwell Services is known for its outstanding […]

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Archery Bow O Rings

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Archery Bows To Contain Barnwell Nitrile (NBR) O Rings M Barnwell Services, the UK’s number one distributor, manufacturer, and stockist of fluid seal products, has announced a partnership that will see Barnwell Nitrile (NBR) O Rings to feature on Archery Bows. M Barnwell Services has already secured long-term contracts with other Olympic sports, including Shooting, but this partnership will see the […]

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NES 337 O Rings

NES 337

NES 337 O Rings: Defence Standard for Naval Ships & Submarines M Barnwell Services NES 337 O Rings are MOD approved to Defence Standard 02-337. These are used on UK Ministry of Defence Surface Ships and Submarines and their associated systems and equipment. Applications include hydraulics, lubrication systems, fuel systems and pneumatics. M Barnwell Services provides a complete range of […]

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Sour Gas Resistant O Rings

Sour Gas Resistant O Rings

Sour Gas Resistant O Rings: What is Sour Gas and which elastomers are resistant to it? What is Sour Gas? Sour Gas is a gas stream that contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a poisonous gas found in Oil & Gas wells around the world. H2S is highly corrosive and will react and degrade polymers including many types of elastomers. It will […]

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O Rings Scotland

O Rings Scotland

O Rings Scotland: M Barnwell Services Scottish Branch Specialize in Supplying O Rings, including Nitrile (NBR), Vition (FKM), Silicone (VMQ), FFKM and many more. Branch Manager Eddie Crawford and his team are O Ring specialists, with the technical and commercial expertise to solve the most complex of sealing problems. They are the one-stop shop for O Rings Scotland. M Barnwell […]

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New To Range Thermostats and Housings

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Introducing Our Range Of Land Rover Thermostats and Housings M Barnwell Services are pleased to announce the arrival of their new range of Land Rover specific Thermostats and Housings – available to order now! For information on Land Rover Thermostats – Click here For information on Land Rover Thermostat Housing – Click here M Barnwell Services partners include a leading […]

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