Parker Prädifa's Expert Webinars on Sealing Technology and Polymer Engineering

Sealing systems used in aviation technology applications are exposed to particularly challenging ambient influences such as extreme temperature fluctuations and aggressive pressure media. These conditions cause sealing materials to age faster than those used in conventional applications and may impair seal performance.

Key learnings:

• Sealing solutions for hydraulic and electromechanical actuators that have been specially developed for the safety-critical applications in aviation and offer high reliability and wear resistance due to their seal geometry and material selection.
  
  
• Seal geometries and materials ensuring exceptional performance in hydraulic and electromechanical actuators for aviation.
  
  
• Explore how sealing systems can be adapted to meet the new challenges and objectives arising in relation to reducing emissions in aviation and ultimately achieving zero emissions or at least near-zero emissions.

Pneumatic cylinders are used for linear work. The key characteristics are fast motion speed and cycle sequences, plus good dynamic performance. The requirements for the sealing systems used are as diverse as the application areas for pneumatic cylinders: from assembly lines in clean and temperature-controlled factory halls to crustbreaker cylinders in aluminum production.

Key learnings:

• Discover how Parker Prädifa's modular seal-wiper kit enables the same pneumatic cylinders to be used for a wide variety of applications.

• Learn how the modular design enables easy customization and adaptation of seal-wiper elements, ensuring optimal performance in various pneumatic cylinder applications.

Key learnings:
Learn about the specific drivers and challenges in the field of biopharma and single-use systems, as well as:

• How Parker meets these challenges with proprietary process technology
• Understand the key features of our portfolio of single-use fluid management systems
• Discover our product platforms: container systems, manifolds, bottle caps

Learn about the requirements of hydrogen applications for the sealing systems such as functioning at cryogenic temperatures, resisting pressures of 1000 bar and more, minimizing leakage and ensuring a long service life 

Key learnings:

• Learn how our innovations can help optimize performance and safety throughout the hydrogen value chain - from production, storage and transportation to end applications that use hydrogen as an energy source. 
  
  
• Explore various sealing solutions tailored for hydrogen applications, addressing the challenges posed by extreme conditions and ensuring reliable performance in critical environments.
  
  
• Learn how to choose the right sealing material.

Sealing requirements in the oil and gas sector are among the most challenging of all industries and typically involve high-pressure/high-temperature applications. 

Key learnings:

• Our webinar describes how the challenges of HP/HT applications in the oil & gas sector can be overcome by a variety of seal designs.
  
  
• Explore the benefits of Parker´s S-seals, also known as spring seals, as a reliable substitute for O-rings in surface and subsea equipment, downhole tools, valves, connectors, and other wellhead components.
  
  
• Have a look at our exemplary sealing solutions for typical applications, including standard as well as custom designs.

Wherever drinking water is obtained from any of its sources, pumped and processed, materials with low extraction levels and without any harmful ingredients are required. Sealing elements that combine long life, economy and toxicological harmlessness are indispensable to the sealing of pipes, pumps, sensors etc. in operations that process drinking water.

Key learnings:

• What requirements must sealing materials for drinking water meet?
  
  
• How do regulations differ in various countries?
  
  
• What solutions does Parker Prädifa offer to enable the global use of sealing systems?

Heat, cold and chemical attack are a challenge to seals and sealing materials in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The diversity of HVAC devices and technical systems is matched by the variety of the requirements to be met by the seals and sealing materials they use. 

Key learnings:

• Explore the extensive range of sealing solutions offered by Parker Prädifa for HVAC systems.

• Learn how to achieve the requested extremely long service life that is required for HVAC applications.

The components of electric vehicles require sealing elements that offer reliable protection against harmful environmental influences. They are sensitive to moisture, dirt or dust. Shafts, housings, covers, fixings and cooling lines must be securely sealed to prevent malfunctions, short circuits or flashovers and, in the worst case, a resulting fire.

Key learnings:

• Explore solutions for sealing battery and thermal management systems.
  
  
• Learn about our "Warp Seals" that can compensate even large tolerances.
  
  
• Learn how the functional scope of seals can be significantly expanded with smart solutions.

• Explore our sealing materials developed for use with biodiesel, bioethanol, OME diesel fuel and synthetic diesel (GTL/HVO). The results of our elastomer compatibility tests show suitability as well as limitations.

• Learn about the resistance of our sealing materials against liquid fossil fuels and against gases such as CNG, LPG and hydrogen.

Our innovative CliPHvent vent valves, designed specifically for the challenging traction batteries of electric vehicles. These advanced dual-purpose pressure compensation elements equalize minor pressure differences and additionally provide crucial protection against sudden pressure increases caused by thermal events. 

Key Learnings:

• Background: Understanding thermal runaway and its risks to EV batteries
• How CliPHvent enhances safety through rapid venting of the battery housing and protection against sudden pressure increases
• How CliPHvent equalizes minor pressure differences between the housing interior and its surroundings and protects the battery housing against environmental effects 
• How CliPHvent with its compact design saves space and enables easy, tool-free installation

Hydraulic cylinders are the drive element of choice whenever high forces are needed to perform linear movements with utmost uniformity and precision. The related requirements are as diverse as the fields of application. For earth moving and construction machinery, extreme robustness in long-stroke and high-pressure operations as well as 24/7 service are required. By contrast, low friction at low pressures and particularly effective sealing performance are key criteria to be met by sealing systems for forklift trucks.

Key learnings:

• Explore how Parker Prädifa meets the various requirements with tailored rod, piston, and static sealing systems for construction machinery and forklift trucks.
  
  
• Understand the significance of selecting suitable sealing systems to ensure longevity and reliability in hydraulic cylinder applications.

Due to the simultaneous presence of polar (coolant/steam) and non-polar (lubricant oil) media, sealing of cooling circuits in diesel engines as well as in hydrogen combustion engines poses a challenge to the sealing materials used, i.e., sealing of different media that normally require different types of elastomers with just one sealing material at high temperatures.

Key learnings:

• Gain insights into the principles of polarity and substance solubility, crucial for understanding the behavior of sealing materials in cooling circuits.

• Get an overview of our portfolio of sealing compounds with selection recommendations for various operating temperatures.
  
  
• Learn about sealing materials resistant to coolant and lubricant oil, ensuring durability and reliability in various cooling circuit applications.

Discover an all-new sealing solution developed by Parker Prädifa for easy and effective closure of bores in non-pressurized applications.

Key learnings:

• See how the clever, patent-pending design combined with an equally new assembly process enables simple and accurate installation of the seal.
  
  
• Learn why Roll2Seal is a cost-effective solution: no lead-in chamfer required, no deburring, no lubricatio, immune to unbroken edges of the bore.
  

The temperature range that a sealing element has to withstand in the intended application is a basic parameter to be considered in the choice of seal. Both extremely high and extremely low temperatures make special demands on the sealing material used as well as on the seal’s design. 

Key learnings:

• Explore our extensive range of sealing solutions for extreme application temperatures.

• Understand the suitability of these solutions for static or dynamic sealing functions, ensuring optimal performance in challenging environments.
  
  
• Have a look at a number of typical application examples

All operators of machines and equipment using fluids such as liquids and gases are confronted with the issue of leakage. Leaks or leakage have potentially serious consequences for the local environment and, in the case of climate-wrecking gases, even for the global climate. Moreover, cases of leakage may result in equipment operators incurring considerable economic losses. 

Key learnings:

• Understand the primary factors influencing gas leakage and their impact on the environment and operational costs.

• Explore Parker Prädifa's range of seal types, sealing systems, materials, and design recommendations tailored to prevent gas leakage and promote sustainability.

ParCoat^® coatings from Parker Prädifa were specifically developed for elastomer products. They prevent mistakes during seal installation, thus ensuring reliable and long-lasting sealing performance. The coatings make it possible to systematically modify and optimize the surface properties of sealing materials such as friction behavior and adhesion tendency. Colored coatings on the other hand serve to mark products and/or to avoid mix-ups.

Key learnings:

• Discover how ParCoat® coatings prevent installation errors, guaranteeing dependable and durable sealing performance for elastomer products.

• Gain insights into the large range of ParCoat® coatings, understand their properties and effects.
  
  
• See application examples from the field.

There is a wide range of industries where large-scale systems are used that require components and sealing systems matching the size of the equipment.

The production of large seals for challenging applications is not simply a matter of scaling up know-how of traditional seal design. The reason is that XXL sizes not only pose particular handling challenges in the manufacturing process, but do so even earlier, in the design and testing stages.

Key learnings:

• How to find the right sealing solution for your XXL application.

• How to master the specific challenges relating to large dimensions.

• Discover Parker Prädifa's extensive portfolio of large-size seals and moldings made of polymers such as NBR, EPDM, FKM, PTFE and PEEK, as well as metal.

Even though sealing elements typically act behind the scenes, they’re found practically everywhere in a wide variety of versions. In-depth sealing technology knowledge is required to find the best sealing solution for an application.

Key learnings:

• Gain insight into the diverse factors influencing the choice of the appropriate seal for your static application.

• Explore the variety of sealing solutions available and learn how to identify the key factors crucial for selecting the ideal seal for your specific application needs.