Eclipse Engineering Blog

Explore how Eclipse engineered a food-safe solution with silicone-filled V-Spring seals after an off-the-shelf rubber seal failed in a food product pump.

Learn how Eclipse met the challenge of inventing a scraping system that was up to the task of providing robust, high-temperature solutions for hydraulic systems.

Discover how Eclipse improved high-temp applications by replacing U-Cups with PTFE spring-energized seals, enhancing performance and durability.

Eclipse Engineering's journey from startup to global leader in custom-engineered solutions and seals.

Discover how Eclipse customized rotary seals for a semiconductor manufacturer to meet low friction and long-life requirements.

Learn about rotary seal complexities, from high PV to runout issues, and Eclipse's solutions for high-speed applications.

While the average person can probably recognize a rubber O-Ring, knowledge of advanced sealing devices remains a largely obscure field of knowledge. Eclipse is here to be the subject matter experts and guide you to the best sealing solution, but being familiar with some basic seal terminology will aid us in the process. The ability […]

Eclipse serves dozens of industries and provides sealing solutions for applications on, off, and below the surface of the planet.  Each application has its own set of challenges whether it be manned space flight, surgical medical instruments, or high-volume automotive components. One industry that continually presents Eclipse with challenging sealing conditions is oil and gas. […]

PTFE was discovered in the 1930s as an accidental byproduct of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant production. It’s a synthetic compound consisting wholly of carbon and fluorine — a fluorocarbon. Its many unique properties make it highly attractive as a seal material. It possesses one of the lowest friction coefficients of any known material, is nearly 100% chemically […]

Shortly after the discovery and use of PTFE as a seal material, the need for a secondary energizing method became apparent.  Unlike rubber or urethane which possess elastic and spring-like properties, PTFE will not return to its original state once deformed. This is obviously not a desirable trait for sealing material, especially in dynamic sealing […]

The current global electric motor market is valued at more than 100 billion dollars and is slated for continued growth in the decades to come.  It’s estimated that more than 30 million electric motors are produced every year. The increased development of robotics and automation in many industrial processes as well as demand for numerous […]