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  1. Seals in the Automotive Industry

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    Types of Automotive Seals

    There are several types of automotive seals with unique design features and advantages. However, the two main types of seals used in the automotive industry include:
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    O-RINGS

    O-rings come as donut-shaped gaskets commonly utilized in automotive and other industries as protection against fluid and air leaks. Their circular cross-section design offers reliable sealing under pressure in any direction. This bidirectional sealing capability makes them ideal for several automotive industry applications. O-rings are also designed to withstand extreme pressure, temperatures, and corrosive gases and liquids.

    OIL SEALS

    Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals or lip seals. They are flexible rings of elastomer designed to secure boundaries between moving and stationary components in a machine. Although these rings are flexible, they are durable enough to withstand wear, tear, friction, and exposure to oil. These attributes enable oil seals to keep lubricants in a machine while preventing contaminants from getting in. By ensuring moving parts receive adequate lubrication needed for optimum performance, oil seals help prolong the lifespan of precision bearings and rotating shafts.

    ENGINEERED AND MOLDED SEALS

    Custom Engineered seals help ensure your equipment and systems operate exactly as you expect. This can include boots, bellows, diaphragms, grommets, and other custom shapes. If you need a custom sealing solution for your facility, the experts at MSP Seals are here to help. Our custom sealing solutions are available in single pieces to high-volume production quantities. We also offer a variety of material options to suit different application requirements.

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  3. Seals in the Medical Industry

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    The Different Types of Medical Seals for the Medical Industry

    Many types of medical seals are available from MSP Seals Inc. These seals protect the handlers, patients, and devices from harmful leakages or contaminates.

    So before choosing the right type of seal, you must understand its application beforehand. It would be best if you considered several factors the device will encounter, such as the following:

    • Contact
    • Motion
    • Temperature
    • Pressure
    • Lifespan
    • Safety
    • Sanitation

    Fortunately, MSP Seals Inc. provides some of the most common seals used in the medical industry.

    O-RINGS

    Medical O rings are used due to their economic advantages. They are circular gaskets that can seal in any direction to protect against air and fluid leaks. O-rings do not require tightening, making them easy to install and maintain. They are durable and can withstand various temperatures, tolerances, and pressures.

    Other Benefits of O-Rings:

    • Form an essential part of any device
    • Cost-effective
    • Very reliable and strong
    • Resist harsh environmental and chemical reactions

    In the medical industry, O-rings are used in respiratory equipment, drug delivery devices, fluid transfer devices, pumps, and so much more.

    LIP SEALS

    Also called oil seals or rotary shafts, lip seals are durable, flexible rings made of elastomer. Lip seals are wear-resistant, making them ideal for securing the barrier between moving and stationary components in a machine. By sealing gaps in machinery, lip seals prevent contaminants from entering the system and stop lubricants from leaking.

    Other Benefits of Lip Seals:

    • It can be used in a wide variety of equipment – from slow-moving to high-speed rotations
    • Withstand temperatures from below freezing to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Maintains friction in the device

    Lip seals are primarily used in different machines and equipment in the medical industry equipment typically found in the hospital, clinic or bedside.

    GASKETS

    Medical gaskets provide a strong seal that can withstand extreme temperatures without compromising performance. Moreover, they offer protection against contamination and premature failure. Gaskets serve an essential function in many medical devices. To prevent leakage, they create seals between two components or flanges with flat surfaces.

    Other Benefits of Gaskets:

    • Protects machines from wear and tear
    • Connects machine parts to reduce friction

    Gaskets are essential in the medical industry since they ensure no harmful chemicals and contaminants enter the system.  The medical industry also utilizes gaskets in most devices to protect against dirt, dust, fluids, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).

    CUSTOM MOLDED SHAPES

    Custom Engineered seals help ensure your equipment and systems operate precisely as you expect. It can include boots, bellows, diaphragms, grommets, and other custom shapes.

    If you need a custom sealing solution for your facility, the experts at MSP Seals are here to help. Our custom sealing solutions are available in single pieces to high-volume production quantities. We also offer a variety of material options to suit different application requirements and can meet specific material requirements.  PPAP Available

    Other Benefits of Custom-Molded Seals:

    • Can create the proper seal for a particular machine
    • Can aid in design of seals for OEM. Designs to fit specific sealing requirements

    In the medical sector, where a specific shape and size are needed to guarantee optimal medical device performance, custom molded seals are an ideal solution.

  4. Hydraulic Seals

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    Types of Custom Hydraulic Seals

    We offer a comprehensive range of custom hydraulic seals to suit a myriad of applications. Our selection includes:

    • Rod Wipers: Engineered to thwart fluid or contaminant ingress into the application, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of your hydraulic systems.
    • U-Cups: Ideal for low-pressure systems, these one-directional hydraulic seals are crafted for reliability and long-lasting service.
    • Piston Seals:  Designed to form a robust hydraulic piston seal between the piston and cylinder, preventing pressurized fluid leakage and maintaining the hydraulic pressure needed for efficient operation.
    • Rod Seals: These are quintessential hydraulic seals that aid in preventing fluid leakage in hydraulic cylinders at the rod gland, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation.
    • V-Packings: Comprising several v rings, V-packings are compatible with both single- and double-acting cylinders. They are often used with male and female adapters, offering the advantage of field serviceability.
    • Wear Bands & Guide Bands: These seals guide piston rods and pistons in cylinders acting as a bearing surface, ensuring aligned and smooth movement.
    • Back-Up Rings: Elevate system pressure safety and mitigate seal extrusion issues with our durable back-up rings.

    Custom Hydraulic Seals at MSP Seals

    We provide hydraulic cylinder seal kits in any standard size and also cater to custom size requirements, ranging from small to large dimensions. Our offerings extend to a variety of custom grease seals, oil seals, shaft seals, mechanical seals, and braided packing, exclusively designed for hydraulic applications.

    Hydraulic & Pneumatic SealsOur hydraulic seals are available in a broad spectrum of material options to meet your specific demands, including:

    • Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (Buna-N and NBR)
    • Fluorocarbon (V, FPM, FKM, FFPM, and FFKM)
    • Silicone (Si)
    • Butyl Rubber (IIR)
    • Fluorosilicone (FSi)
    • Polyurethane Rubber (EU and AU)
    • Chloroprene (CR) / Neoprene
    • PTFE
    • EPDM (EP)
    • Carbon
    • Ceramic
    • Metals including bronze, brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel (304, 316, 316L, and more)

    Explore different profiles for your hydraulic cylinder seal kits including U-cups, rod wipers, back-up rings, V-packings, piston/rod seals, and wear/guide bands. If a custom seal solution is what you seek, we have everything you need to meet your hydraulic system requirements.

    Quality Hydraulic Seals from MSP Seals

    With MSP Seals, rest assured you’re investing in top-notch hydraulic cylinder seal kits that stand the test of time. We prioritize providing a vast selection of custom seals, technical and engineering support, domestic supplier ordering, reduced lead times, special packaging and barcoding, and proficient accounting.

     

     

  5. Christmas

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    Merry Christmas! 

    Wishing you a very special Christmas this year, as we take pause to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

    And to thank each one of you for supporting MSP Seals this past year. We love our customers and love to serve our customers.

    Upcoming Holiday hours:

    MSP Seals will be closed Monday, December 25th to observe Christmas Day.

    MSP Seals will be closed Monday, January 1st to observe New Years Day.

    Regular office hours will resume January 2nd.

  6. Thanksgiving Week Hours

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    As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support. Please note that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm for our annual staff luncheon and closed Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023 for Thanksgiving and family. 

    Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving with your family.

  8. 25th Year Anniversary

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    2023 marks the 25th year MSP Seals in business.

     

    It has been quite the journey – many ups and downs – many changes – but one thing has been constant and that is our great team at MSP Seals. Thanks to all team members at MSP Seals – both past and present – for making this a truly successful 25 years.

    We also thank all those customers who have put their faith in MSP Seals over the years. We are committed to continuing the growth of our partnerships and support in your supply chains.

    We are working diligently to make the next 25 years even more prosperous for all those involved!!!