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High precision, large diameter O-rings
Busak+Shamban’s FlexiMold is a newly developed technology for the manufacture of high precision, large diameter O-rings and other seal profiles. FlexiMold giant seals are of superior quality to those fabricated as spliced seals or from extruded cord and demonstrate the full visual and dimensional integrity of a moulded product. Produced without the need of a dedicated tool, a flexible tool set-up minimises leadtimes and costs. Large O-rings and seals are used across all process industries including chemical and hydrocarbon, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, with the production of flat panel displays for the electronics industry being a major application. The conventional method of producing large diameter O-rings and seals is by splicing extruded cord. However, inherent in this method of fabrication is a weakness at the join, along with poor surface finish and difficulty in achieving tight tolerances. Alternatively, a dedicated tool is required with its associated high investment and long leadtime. |
