Other Sealing Technology

Sealing technology covers sealing elements for different media, temperatures and installation conditions. ERIKS supports standard applications and custom manufacture where a conventional seal does not meet the technical requirements.

Sealing technology prevents liquids, gases, dirt or water from escaping from or entering equipment. The required function depends on movement, medium and mounting position. ERIKS can advise on, develop and manufacture seals for applications where a suitable standard product is unavailable.

Seals are used across industrial sectors. The available information identifies machinery and equipment manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and chemical processes. Depending on the application, components may be used in rotating equipment, cylinders, housings, pipework or other technical assemblies.

First establish whether the seal operates in a static, rotary or linear application. Then define the medium, temperature range and installation conditions. Check the available space, required dimensions and mechanical loads. For custom manufacture, provide application data and, where available, a drawing or existing component.

Key attributes include sealing principle, type of movement, material compatibility, temperature range, medium, dimensions, installation space and standard or custom manufacture.

Frequently asked questions

Sealing technology covers elements that retain media within equipment or exclude external contamination. The precise product form depends on movement, medium, temperature and mounting conditions. This category addresses sealing requirements that do not clearly belong to a more specific product family.

A custom product is needed when a standard seal does not suit the dimensions, shape, installation conditions or operating environment. ERIKS can develop and manufacture seals using application data and, where available, a drawing or existing component.

Define the type of movement, sealed medium, temperature range and installation conditions. Also check the available space, dimensions and mechanical load. Together, these details determine which sealing principle and material should be assessed for the application.