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O-Rings and elastomeric sealing products are used in a wide range of industries that require sealing integrity to their equipment that withstands the extreme temperature and chemical aggression of the environment under with their operations are carried out. The range of industries include that of the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, mining and heavy equipment, hydraulic presses and cylinders, chemical processing, sewage treatment plants and more.

O-rings and seals are available in a range of materials and the right selection of material is crucial to the optimum efficiency of their equipment performance. The semiconductor manufacturing industry for example, requires the top of the range FFKM perfluoroelastomer sealing systems that are capable of withstanding the harsh temperature and chemical attack placed on sealing systems. In the operation of hydraulic cylinders, o-rings and seals will have to be subject to dynamic forces of rotary or reciprocating motion, and wear resistance and abrasion are factors to be consider when selecting the right seals for the job. The correct o-ring sizes are also critical for sealing integrity in order to ensure that the o-ring or seal is seated properly in the recess.

Material grades for seals and o-rings include Viton, FFKM, Nitrile, silicone, epdm and much more. In many instances, seals are custom molded to precise specifications as instructed by the end-user. The successful sealing of any system will be an engineering decision taken based upon careful consideration of all aspects of the job.

Applied Seals manufactures high pressure hydraulic piston seals, rod seals, buffer seals, cushion seals, wipers, static seals, back-up rings, rotary shaft seals and all forms of seals for linear and reciprocating use in dynamic hydraulic components. We ship our products worldwide to distributors of seals, manufacturers of heavy hydraulic equipment for mining, agricultural, material handling and construction use and also to manufacturers of machineries for the food processing, petrochemical and power generation industries. 

Hydraulic and fluid seals are used in hydraulic equipment for the sealing and prevention of leakage of hydraulic fluid from cylinders. However, the function of hydraulic seals goes far beyond fluid containment because they operate under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature, and are subject to transverse forces. We manufacture every hydraulic seal and o-ring to the precise specifications of our customers and we adopt strict quality control and inspection methods in the production process. When you make Applied Seals your preferred choice for all your hydraulic sealing requirements, you can be assured of the following benefits: 

1. Better efficiency in output for all your hydraulic equipment.

2. Reduction in leakage of hydraulic fluid.

3. Extended equipment service life and longer intervals between service and maintenance.

4. Reduction in plant and equipment downtime with higher production efficiency.  

At Applied Seals, we understand the immense costs to your production in case of equipment downtime, and it is our goal to deliver seals of superior quality to ensure that your production objectives are met with the highest efficiency. Our products are quality approved with certification from the relevant authorities for use in the semiconductor, medical, aerospace and food and drug manufacturing industries. We use the highest quality material grades to suit your applications and each seal and gasket is manufactured to the precise requirement of your specification.

At Applied Seals, we strive for continuous improvement through total employee involvement and commitment throughout our management process, with the goal of delivering great quality sealing products that meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Let Applied Seals be your partner and the ultimate solution to all your sealing needs, and you can be assured of our total commitment at every stage of your planning and procurement process.