Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders play an essential part in the operation of industrial equipment and are found in a wide range of applications. The function of the wiper seal is to prevent dirt particles from entering hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders. Wiper seals for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, also known as scraper seals, are installed on… Continue Reading
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Understanding U-cup seals
U-cup seals are characterised by a U shape with an outer static sealing lip and an interior dynamic sealing lip. They are employed in both dynamic and static applications. As the applied pressure increases, the form energises the sealing lips. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is the most often used material for U-cup seals in hydraulic applications… Continue Reading
Rubber gaskets – modest and essential
Rubber gaskets are undervalued but crucial components in thousands of machines and appliances used in our daily lives to create a barrier between two objects to prevent any leaking of liquid or gas or offer protection from outside elements like moisture and dust. Because of their varied applications, rubber gaskets are manufactured in many different… Continue Reading
A brief overview of hydraulic seals
Hydraulic seals are typically non-metallic and are used to seal gaps between the various components of a hydraulic cylinder. Fuzion Trading only sells high-quality rubber seals and O-rings for hydraulic applications. Some of our hydraulic seals are described below. Double-acting piston seals A sliding ring and an energiser are typically used in double-acting piston seals.… Continue Reading
Rubber used for moulding applications
Most of the synthetic rubber used today is used to create a range of rubber moulded products. Compared to other materials like steel or plastic, rubber is a complex material with various components undergoing a chemical reaction during vulcanisation before entering the manufacturing cycle. Rubber moulding challenges Rubber can take on many shapes in its… Continue Reading
How Important Are Hydraulic Sealing Products
Being a business which works in an industry where seals are sought after and needed in order to ensure that your systems are running at an optimum, can make things tough. When it comes to whether you should choose this material seal or specific types of seals such as moulded rubber products, fluid sealing products… Continue Reading
The Top Benefits & Features of Split Seals
Hydraulic seal manufacturers have been offering over-the-counter split seals to the market for well over 30 years now with almost every industrial sector opting for their use. They hold a number of benefits to a variety of types of processes, from small-scale ones working with low temperatures and pressures to those in the power sector… Continue Reading
Choosing the right company to supply you with seals
Sealing products correctly with the proper materials is extremely important. We talk about what the benefits of polyurethane products are, what polyurethane is used for and what polyurethane is made up of. What are the benefits of polyurethane products? There are quite a few benefits polyurethane has compared to other materials. It has a high… Continue Reading
Materials Used in Seals
Reliable seals need to be made up of top-quality materials. At Fuzion Trading we only use the best of the best, here is a list of some materials we use and what they are made up of. Butyl Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber that is largely known for being extremely waterproof and flexible. Butyl… Continue Reading