Fluid power seals used in pneumatic cylinder systems represent some of the most overlooked, yet vital components in its construction and operation. Without these rubber seals – or if using inferior seals – the friction and leakage created by the process of using a pneumatic cylinder application could cause the equipment to catastrophically fail, risking [...]
Since our founding in 1955, Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI) has become a trusted name among manufacturers for our reliable, high-quality rubber compounds. We use these compounds to create a variety of parts, specializing in rubber seals and gaskets, as well as rubber O-rings. While these components are used in a number of industries, they are [...]
As their name suggests, O-Rings — sometimes referred to as preformed packings — are doughnut-shaped gaskets that serve as seals. They need to be slightly deformed — that is, squeezed and stretched — in order to function properly. Each side of an O-Ring is squeezed between the walls of whatever space the seal is going [...]