Seals, like O-rings and gaskets, are used in many industries to keep equipment functioning properly and to safeguard various processes and materials. These industrial seals can be used in static applications that join two components that do not move (i.e., the top and bottom of an engine), as well as in dynamic applications with moving parts (i.e., the seal on a piston).
Since 1989, Arizona Sealing Devices, Inc. has provided quality industrial seals and other sealing devices for a variety of applications in the medical, food and beverage, wastewater, military, and other industries. Learn more about how these seals are used in critical applications and the benefits of industrial sealing solutions from Arizona Sealing.
Applications for Industrial Seals
The intent of an industrial seal is to prevent leaks, maintain pressure, and avoid contamination inside or between components to safeguard machine performance and process integrity. Seals can be made from many materials that resist high or low temperatures, corrosive agents, strong pressure, compression-release cycles, or other specific needs.
Some common seal applications include:
- Textile Manufacturing. Textile manufacturing equipment that contains rams, spinning components, and shaft assemblies uses seals to maintain lubrication and keep materials clean. High-performance polymers, Teflon, and other materials are commonly used for these seals.
- Farm and Agricultural Industry. In this industry, seals help maintain lubrication in heavy machinery. These seals must also withstand exposure to UV radiation, weather, and temperature extremes without failing.
- Concrete Pumping Equipment. Concrete pumping equipment protects hydraulic components and can help prevent dangerous blockages from forming if the pump is not properly set.
- Automobile Industry. Seals in vehicles can absorb sound, seal the parts of an engine, and prevent critical fluid leaks.
Benefits of Industrial Seals
Reasons to choose durable industrial seals from Arizona Sealing are:
Leak Prevention
Industrial seals prevent fluids from leaking, including process fluids like water, pressurized gas, or oil, as well as products like liquid medications or beverages. This, in turn, reduces maintenance and downtime and preserves product quality.
Safety
Reliable seals are needed in corrosive, heavy-duty, or other high-risk applications to safeguard personnel, consumers, and equipment. In some applications, seals are also critical to ensuring environmental safety.
Cost Efficiency
Proper sealing extends the life of equipment by sealing lubricants and hydraulic fluids in place and keeping debris and contaminants out of sensitive components or assemblies. As a result, wear and tear are reduced and machinery has a longer useful life, which saves on replacement and repair costs over time.
Contamination Prevention
Seals help avoid costly product quality degradation or recalls by preventing contamination, oxidation, or other spoilage conditions. Quality seals also prevent product loss due to leaks.
Improved Efficiency
Durable industrial seals can improve overall equipment and process efficiency by helping to reduce friction from moving components and minimizing fluid leaks.
Customizability
Industrial seals can be made from a variety of materials. Rubber, such as polymers and silicone, or metal, are common and are used in a variety of environmental conditions and applications. Many sizes, thicknesses, and shapes can be made to fit custom requirements as well.
Superior Quality Industrial Seals from Arizona Sealing Devices
Almost every industry uses seals in one or more applications, so it’s important to find the best high-quality sealing solution in each case. At Arizona Sealing Devices, we offer a full catalog of standard industrial seals as well as custom manufacturing capabilities for unique applications.
Contact us to learn more about our selection of products and materials, or request a quote to get started on your order.