Knowledge base

Inflatable seal design notes

Focused explanations for engineers, equipment builders and buyers working through pneumatic sealing decisions.

Design note

How inflatable seals work

The operating sequence, expansion directions and equipment details that make an inflatable seal effective.Read article

Profile comparison

A practical comparison of axial, radial-outward and radial-inward inflatable seal arrangements.Read article

Application engineering

How to measure gap variation and turn it into a realistic profile, groove and test plan.Read article

Buyer resource

The drawings, dimensions and operating details that help a manufacturer respond with a useful proposal.Read article