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Spring-Energized Seals Handbook (US Metrics)

Spring-Energized Seals Handbook (US Metrics)
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Spring-Energized Seals Handbook (US Metrics)

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Introduction
Omniseal Solutions, part of Saint-Gobain, specializes in high-performance spring-energized seals. Saint-Gobain, established in 1665, is a leader in engineered components and materials, operating globally with over 170,000 employees.
Capabilities
Omniseal Solutions has manufacturing sites worldwide, emphasizing custom design, engineering collaboration, and continuous improvement practices like WCM, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma. Their facilities hold ISO 9001 and other certifications.
Design and Testing
Advanced design tools such as 3D modeling, FEA, and CAD are used. R&D and testing capabilities include DMA, TMA, and other methods to ensure product quality.
Manufacturing Processes
Techniques include metal fabrication, precision manufacturing, injection molding, and rapid prototyping, ensuring high-quality product performance.
Product Line and History
Omniseal® seals, made from high-performance polymers, have been used in critical applications like NASA missions. The product line serves industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and life sciences.
Seal Functionality
Omniseal® seals consist of a PTFE jacket and a corrosion-resistant metal spring, designed for resilience and effective performance in various pressure environments.
Materials
High-performance polymer compounds are offered for seal jackets, tailored for specific applications and designed to withstand extreme conditions.
Material Codes and Properties
PTFE-based materials vary in properties like wear factor and tensile strength, suitable for different applications. Compliance with industry standards like NORSOK M-710 and API 6A is ensured.
Seal Design Variations
Various designs are available for different applications, including static and dynamic seals, with options for radial and face sealing.
Friction and Rotary Motion
Friction affects seal performance, and guidance is provided on calculating friction with a range of springs available for specific needs.
Extrusion Gap Considerations
Proper design minimizes seal extrusion risk in high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
Seal Design and Specifications
Increasing heel thickness enhances extrusion resistance. Detailed measurements for different materials are provided, with technical support recommended for specific applications.
Cryogenic Sealing
At temperatures below -40°F, materials may shrink and harden, affecting performance. Technical support is recommended for cryogenic applications.
Seal Design Versus Temperature
Materials harden at cold temperatures and soften at high temperatures, with the spring energizer compensating for these changes.
Dynamic and Static Hardware Surface Finish
Smoother finishes result in lower wear and improved seal life, with recommendations varying based on the media being sealed.
Gland Design
Proper gland geometry is crucial to avoid installation issues, with dimensions provided for various designs.
Market Applications
Omniseal Solutions provides sealing solutions for extreme conditions in oil and gas, aerospace, life sciences, and electronics markets, meeting international standards.
Product Features and Benefits
Features include high purity, wide range of sizes, low outgassing, excellent chemical resistance, and capability to handle extreme temperatures and pressures.
Successful Electronics Applications
Applications include processing pumps, chamber lids, vacuum pumps, and packaging equipment.
Case Studies
Examples include Omniseal® 103A and 400A, designed for specific conditions and pressures.
Seal Design Profiles
Various profiles are available for different applications, offering benefits like reduced component count and enhanced performance.
Seal Selection Guide
A rating system for seal performance is provided, with specifications for diameters and recommended applications.
Ordering Information
Details on ordering standard products, including design, size, and material specifications.
Back-up Rings
Types include rectangular, triangular, and special designs for high-pressure applications, with material recommendations provided.
Specifications and Requirements
Specifications for seals in various motions, material and surface requirements, and warranty and liability details are outlined.
Terms and Conditions
Details on order acceptance, pricing, shipping, payment terms, and warranty limitations are provided.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Omniseal Solutions at [email protected].
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Omniseal Solutions SPRING-ENERGIZED SEALS BEYOND j^rlk. the boundaries of possible SAINT-GOBAIN

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Welcome to the Omniseal Solutions World: Experience You Can Rely On ... Time After Time Saint-Gobain has a rich tradition of excellence that dates back more than 350 years. Today, it is among the world’s top 100 industrial corporations and a leader in the development and production of engineered components and materials. In 1665, King Louis XIV signed the letters patent, leading to the creation of Saint-Gobain on an industrial basis. Among the company’s earlier and more notable projects was the manufacturing of 357 mirrors for the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. From these glassmaking...

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Omniseal Solutions SAINT-GO BAIN Omniseal Solutions’ global presence allows us to manufacture Omniseal® spring-energized seals throughout the world, with sites located in Garden Grove, California, USA; Kontich, Belgium; Kolo, Poland; Willich, Germany; Minhang, Shanghai, China; Suwa, Japan and Vinhedo, Brazil. To further support your needs we also have a technical office available in Vimercate, Italy. The majority of our products are custom designed through careful and detailed collaboration with each customer, giving them access to the market-leading engineering, research and customer service...

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Table of Contents Welcome to the Omniseal Solutions World A Tour of Our Capabilities When Our Spring-Energized Seals Journey Began Our Spring-Energized Seals and Their Part in History Omniseal® Elements How Our Omniseal® Spring-Energized Seals Work Our Seal Jacket Materials Our Investment in Industry-Recognized Material and Qualification Standards Our Seal Design Variations Our Spring-Energizer Materials Seal Function and Motion Friction and Rotary Motion Temperature, Pressure and Extrusion Gap Hardware, Finish and Hardness Gland Design Markets and Case Studies Oil & Gas Aerospace Life Sciences...

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When Our Spring-Energized Seals (SES) Journey Began What Is the Omniseal® Product Line? Omniseal® seals are the Omniseal Solutions product family of spring-energized PTFE seals made from high-performance polymer materials. In the early 1950s, Omniseal® seals were first developed by three separate entrepreneurs in Southern California, each introducing a unique design: Omniseal®, TEC Ring and RACO® seals. These seals were developed to provide improved performance over soft elastomeric seals and hard metal gaskets in applications involving cryogenic liquid propellants in various rocket engine programs....

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Our Spring-Energized Seals and Their Part in History Hardware that was built for space vehicles in the Apollo moon exploration program contained a variety of Omniseal® products. The Lunar Lander at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., displays our RACO® seal (a design within the Omniseal® product family), which was used to seal the triangular shaped window on the space vehicle. Omniseal® seals were designed and used in the first space shuttle launched in 1981 by NASA as part of their STS (Space Transportation System) program. Since that time, our seals have been...

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How Our Omniseal® Spring-Energized Seals Work The Omniseal® spring-energized seal is a spring-actuated, pressure-assisted sealing device consisting of a PTFE (or other polymer) jacket partially encapsulating a corrosion-resistant metal spring energizer. When the Omniseal® seal is seated in the gland, the spring is under compression, forcing the jacket lips against the gland walls and thereby creating a leak-tight seal. The spring provides permanent resilience to the seal jacket and compensates for material wear and hardware misalignment or eccentricity. System pressure also assists in energizing...

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Our Seal Jacket Materials Omniseal Solutions’ high-performance polymer compounds, which make up the seal jackets, are made from high-performance polymer resins that are compounded and processed for optimum performance in a wide variety of sealing environments. The materials listed below are our most commonly recommended compounds and are suitable for most applications. Over the years, Omniseal Solutions has developed more than 500 blends for use in unique sealing applications, and we are continually formulating and developing new materials. * Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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Omniseal Solutions SAINT-GO BAIN Our Seal Jacket MaterialsMATERIAL CODES AND PROPERTIES Material * Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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Our Seal Jacket MaterialsMATERIAL CODES AND PROPERTIES Material * Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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Our Investment in Industry-Recognized Material and Qualification Standards Material Properties and Qualifications The demand for additional qualifications has been increasing over time due to stringent environmental requirements. Omniseal Solutions’ Research and Development department has been continuously working on the development of new materials and qualifications in order to meet the new industry standards of tomorrow. This has resulted in our materials being qualified according to international standards applicable for different industries, several of which are detailed below. For more information...

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Our Investment in Industry-Recognized Material and Qualification StandardsMaterial Compliance and Regulations for the Life Science Industry From material selection to clean room operations, Omniseal Solutions offers the technology and infrastructure to support today’s life science customer. Our extensive material catalogue includes different materials such as PTFE, PEEK, PCTFE, UHMW-PE and PFA based compounds that are compliant with one or more life sciences regulations. Please refer to the table below. All listed FDA compliant, high-performance polymer materials are approved for repeated contact...

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Omniseal Solutions Omniseal® 400A Spring Design Omniseal® 103A Spring Design Omniseal® Spring Ring II Design Omniseal® APS Spring Design Omniseal® RP II Spring Design Omniseal® RACO® 1100A Spring Design Omniseal Solutions offers the most complete line of spring-energizer configurations for various industries. Skived Lip Extended Heel Flanged Heel All Omniseal® designs except Omniseal® RP II can be supplied with a sharp edge on either the I.D. or O.D. sealing lip. This edge provides a scraper/ wiper action for sealing abrasive or viscous media. It may also be used as an environmental excluder....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.