Recent improvements to Kaiser Tool Co.’s THINBIT series will be the highlights of its IMTS exhibit. This includes the FORM-A-GROOVE tooling and the Groove ‘n Turn line for machining Static O-Ring ...

The trapezoidal shape is said to eliminate the possibility of the O-ring popping out, unlike standard round-shape O-rings that rely on being pinched by the groove retaining ring for seal retention.

Snap rings locate and retain components in a wide range of applications, from rotating equipment to valve bodies. There are two basic types of rings, internal and external. An internal ring, for ...

It’s a mechanical problem first. If the seals don’t work, what’s inside doesn’t matter anymore.Right off the bat: Parker Seal ...