Press-in-Place Sealing Solutions
Parker’s precision-cut press-in-place (PIP) seal technology enhances seal retention and installation efficiency compared to traditional static face seal products. These custom-designed seals fit into complex groove patterns without needing to be stretched or retained. Engineered to withstand a wide variety of environments, fluids, pressures, and temperatures, Parker's PIP seals offer superior performance and reliability
Jigsaw Extruded Seals
Sealing large joints or multiple grooves can pose cost and timing issues within product development. Extruded cord is often used to work within the program budgets and time constraints. However, that can create issues with splicing, RTV application, and inventory management. Parker's Jigsaw design features a precise interlocking technology to address these challenges.
Benefits of the Jigsaw Interlocking Seal Design:
- Self-retaining
- 1 part number for multiple joints
- Easy installation with no RTV
- Simplified field maintenance
- Reduced lead time
- No tooling required for standard profiles
Hollow Keyhole Extrusion Seals
Traditional solid Press-in-Place (PIP) seal cross-sections provide high compressive forces and have historically been necessary for higher pressure applications. However, assembly, ergonomics, and vehicle lightweighting are pushing the industry to seals that are easier to install and generate lower compressive forces in low pressure applications. To satisfy these needs, Parker has developed a new “Keyhole” hollow seal design. This new seal cross-section is easier to install and generates significantly lower compressive load forces while maintaining seal reliability.
Benefits of the Extruded Keyhole Seal:
- Easier to install
- Fewer fasteners & thinner components
- Accommodate larger mating component variation
- Allows easy design changes without tooling
Extruded Hexapod Seals
Extruded & spliced solid hexapod seals are great for retention in lower pressure applications. Similar to the keyhole seal, hexapod seals are easy to install, provide excellent retention, and eliminate standard size tooling costs. They are an optimal choice for large enclosures like EV batteries, heavy duty engines, or when a large custom molded shape is cost prohibitive due to tooling.
Benefits of the Extruded Hexapod Seal Design:
- Excellent for retention
- For lower pressure applications
- No tooling charge for standard sizes
- Extruded and spliced
Low-Closure Force Static Seals
The hollow O-ring is a low closure force, easy to install, sealing solution for many static applications. Hollow O profile seals have a compressive force of a lower durometer material and physical property of a higher durometer material. Therefore, the seals with hollow O cross sections can reduce bolt loading and the stress exerted on the mating flanges. The compressive force can be easily adjusted by changing the wall thickness of the profile without lowering the material hardness.
Benefits of the Hollow O-Ring Design:
- Easily customizable
- No tooling charge for any size combination
- Low load allowing for reduction in fasteners or clamps
- Extruded and spliced
