Hydraulic seals are a key component of the water supply system, ensuring safe and tight connections between system elements. They play an important role in preventing leaks and maintaining the efficiency of the system. In what exact situations are hydraulic seals used, what are their types and what are the benefits of their use?
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Application and benefits of using hydraulic seals
A gasket is an element found in many installations that is used to ensure the tightness of the entire system. Most often made of flexible materials, which allows for perfect adaptation to the elements of the system between which it is located.
In practice, seals are used in various areas - in hydraulics, gas installations, automotive systems (oils). They ensure the proper functioning of many systems, which is why their durability and quality of workmanship are so important. Depending on its purpose, the gasket has a specific shape and size, which, when properly fitted, serves as an excellent insulator. This effect can be achieved thanks to the fact that only high-quality materials are used in the production of gaskets
Types of hydraulic seals
In practice, there are different variants of hydraulic seals, depending on the material they are made of. One of the basic variants is a rubber seal made of rubber. It is characterized by high flexibility, thanks to which it ensures perfect tightness of each system. They are durable, solid and functional. Thanks to the properties of rubber, they can be used in water, sewage and gas systems. They do not allow water or gases to pass through, and are also perfect for systems operating in various temperature ranges.
An alternative is a silicone gasket , which is even more flexible than rubber models. Thanks to this, they can adapt to the surface even better. One of the advantages of silicone gaskets is excellent resistance to weather conditions and other external factors. They are perfect for applications where high sealing precision is required.
Fiber seals are hydraulic seals that are mainly installed in threaded connections. They are most often found in water installations near the meter or next to the heat meter. The advantages include ease of installation. They are resistant to pressure and moisture, under the influence of which they swell, providing protection.
Depending on the specific application and needs, there are also flange gaskets, intended mainly to provide sealing in pipelines and some devices. They are resistant and durable, and their use is a good decision wherever replacement would be difficult. They can withstand even heavy loads, so they wear out little.
Depending on the installation method, the following can also be distinguished:
- insert seal, which is mainly used in the industry dealing with the production and installation of doors and windows;
- a clamp seal, which is also a variant of the edge seal.
It is worth being aware that, depending on specific parameters and composition, individual variants may have additional features that affect the properties of the product.
Onninen's offer includes various seal variants, including:
- siphon gasket , used in all types of sanitary, water and sewage installations, etc. This variant, due to the structure of siphons, is intended for insulating screwed elements;
- cistern seal , which will help ensure tightness in cisterns of various designs.
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Rubber and silicone gaskets available in the Onninen offer are used for effective insulation and sealing. The material they are made of ensures high-quality sealing. A wide range makes them suitable for many applications in various industries.
The Klingieryt Onnline flange gasket is made of high-quality plastic, which is an extremely durable material. It is perfect for applications where resistance to high temperature and high pressure is important. We offer seals of various diameters. A special solution are seals designed for use with a steel flange . They are ideal for systems exposed to oil or gas.
We also sell seals for EKO cast iron unions . These are flat gaskets whose main component is mineral fiber. The seal is resistant and durable, available in various sizes, so before purchasing it is worth checking the internal and external diameters carefully.