Eclipse Engineering Blog
Explore the best materials and applications for wear rings and bearings, including PTFE, nylon, and composites for industrial performance.
Learn how process capability (Cpk), tolerances, and material behavior impact plastic parts and seal design for reliable performance.
Compare O-ring and spring energized PTFE seals, including temperature limits, friction, cost, and performance, to choose the right solution for your application.
Compare seal material temperature ranges from NBR to PTFE, including elastomers and polymers, to select the right seal for extreme conditions.
Learn best practices for seal installation, tooling, and handling PTFE, O-rings, and polymer seals to improve performance and prevent premature failure.
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of UHMW for seals and wear components. Learn when UHMW outperforms PTFE and how to choose the right material for your application.
Explore how buffer ring design evolved through innovation in materials, engineering, and performance — and how Eclipse Engineering leads in custom sealing solutions.
Explore the history and evolution of buffer rings in hydraulic systems. Learn how PTFE revolutionized seal design, performance, and reliability.
Discover why surface finish is critical to polymer seal performance. Learn best practices, treatments, and cost–benefit insights for reliable sealing.
Learn about PTFE’s advantages and disadvantages, including its properties, performance limits, and when PTFE O-rings are the best sealing solution.
Learn how extrusion gaps affect seal performance, factors that influence extrusion resistance, and design strategies for high-pressure sealing success.
See how Eclipse solved a low-torque, deep-sea sealing challenge for AUVs with a custom spring-energized seal and EH042 thermoplastic elastomer.
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