Robotics

Bal Seal Engineering’s seals and springs improve the performance and reliability of robots and robotic systems for medical and industrial environments. Our custom-engineered products help designers of surgical, articulated, SCARA, DELTA, gantry, and other robot types achieve more accurate, consistent movement, conduct more power in less space, and dramatically improve uptime. FDA compliant materials and designs supporting strict IPX requirements are available.

IP67 & IP69 Pre-Certified Seals for Robotics

To help you speed up development cycles and advance the performance and durability of your robotics designs, we can pre-certify custom and standard Bal Seal® spring-energized seals to IP67 and IP69 rating requirements. This eliminates the need for in-house or outsourced testing/verification, and it takes the guesswork out of sealing for aggressive washdown and immersion environments per standard IEC 60529.

Pre-tested & pre-certified by an accredited lab to meet IP67 or IP69 requirements
Documentation included with shipped products
Offering applies to both standard and custom designs
Rotary & reciprocating service types

In robot end effectors, joints, actuators and motors, no other seal combines the value of pre-certification to IP67 & IP69 rating requirements with the unmatched leakage/contamination protection and accuracy-promoting low friction performance of the Bal Seal®.

Products for Robotics

Bal Seal® Spring Energized Seal

Our seals help you achieve the perfect balance of sealing effectiveness and friction. They guard against leakage and ingress while eliminating stick-slip and promoting precise movement over thousands of cycles. With nearly limitless material, energizer, and geometry options, our seals can be customized to meet the toughest wear and serviceability requirements for rotary, reciprocating, or static use.

Product Features

Controllable friction forces
FDA compliant jacket materials
Excellent media resistance
Wear-regulating spring energizer
IPX-ready designs

Bal Spring® Canted Coil Spring

Our spring mechanically fastens, conducts electricity, and shields sensitive electronics from EMI/RFI. Its independent coils, which serve as multiple contact points for optimal current carrying capability, ensure consistent, reliable connection—even under shock and vibration.

Product Features

Superior conductivity & power density
Multi-point contact for reliable electrical performance
Compact, space-saving profile
Multifunctional for simplified design & maintenance
Customizable force ranges
Repeatable performance over 1000s of cycles
FDA compliant

Medical Robotics Applications

Bal Seal®

Combining low friction jacket materials and custom designs, Bal Seal® spring-energized seals create a continuous laminar flow that promotes accuracy, consistency, and optimal haptic feedback during critical surgical procedures.

Bal Seal®

Bal Seal spring-energized seal materials and designs balance low friction with sealing effectiveness to promote smooth operation, while preventing the ingress of fluids or buildup of bioburden.

Bal Seal®

Low friction, FDA compatible jacket materials and custom lip designs allow Bal Seal spring-energized seals to minimize heat generation for longer motor life and more robot uptime.

Industrial Robotics Applications

Bal Seal®

The low friction and wear resistance of Bal Seal spring-energized seals promote accuracy in fast, repetitive operations.

Bal Spring®

With its independent coils, the Bal Spring® ensures cool, consistent electrical connectivity while also shielding against EMI.

Bal Seal®

Low friction Bal Seal® spring-energized seals eliminate stick-slip and promote consistent, accurate movement/placement. IPX-ready designs and jacket materials help protect against the ingress of fluid and other media.

Bal Seal®

Bal Seal® spring-energized seals maximize actuator efficiency by providing an optimal balance of friction and sealing effectiveness. The result is longer performance life and reduced maintenance.