Our Bal Seal® spring-energized seals are used to protect against gases and liquids that can damage sensitive components in devices such as pumps and surgical power tools. Download our healthcare sealing brochure to learn more.
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The Bal Seal® combines low friction, compact designs, and excellent resistance to sterilization processes to enhance the performance and reliability of surgical saws, drills, burrs, reamers, and other high speed devices.
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Download our EMI/RFI shielding application ebook to learn more. Summary Global demand for shielding solutions to address electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference is on the rise due to the need to prevent equipment failure in aerospace, defense, automotive, telecommunications, and many other industries. Shielding from EMI and RFI is vital to preventing damage to critical...
Sarah Smith, Global Market Manager, Analytical Equipment, Bal Seal Engineering Inc, California, USA This article examines the changing landscape of supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) testing and what it means for OEMs as they develop the next generation of SFC equipment. In particular, it focuses on ensuring optimal seal design within pumps that are used...
A manufacturer of surgical instruments is using Bal Spring® canted coil springs to give doctors new insight into critical spinal procedures. Massachusetts-based Life Instruments Corp. has designed the springs into its Radiolucent Cervical Retractor. According to the company’s president and CEO, Larry Foley, the springs act as “markers” under x-ray, and allow for the...
When a person suffers from degenerative disc disease, spine trauma, or cancer of the spine, the result is decreased stability that can produce pain — often severe — during normal activities. Surgeons will first attempt conservative measures such as cortisone injections and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles of the lower back, but if...
Foothill Ranch, Calif. – U.S.A. – Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has expanded its line of sealing products to include the spring-energized PTFE “C-ring” seal. This seal, which can be retrofit into grooves originally designed for elastomeric O-rings, offers improved performance and service life in hardware with large tolerance variations. Bal Seal Engineering, a global...
Foothill Ranch, Calif. – U.S.A. – June 29, 2016 – Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has expanded its line of seal materials to include P78, a high-temperature, high-performance thermoplastic, and P240, a lubricated, fiber-reinforced version of P78. The company says the properties of the new materials make them ideal for use in the chemical...
As wind-energy systems supply a greater percentage of power worldwide, minimizing downtime and decreasing maintenance and service is critical. Jim Harty According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind capacity grew by 8% in 2014 and is forecast to increase by 12% in 2015 and by 13% in 2016. Bloomberg New Energy Finance further...
