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Shaft seal tester provides digital readout The Digital Static Tester (DST) introduced by the Stein Seal Company is designed to measure the leakage rate of a seal, or other component, quickly and accurately. It can be used on either new or refurbished seals, and can be used to test the flow of any system’s seal regardless of seal type or size. Consistent and repeatable results are obtained by precisely applying air pressure to a seal placed within a specially designed fixture. The DST provides data in real time and utilizes actual temperature, absolute pressure and volumetric flow rate, and is calibrated to the specific gas being used with 16 preprogrammed gas types. The system software indicates the mass flow
rate corrected to the selected units on a digital display. An RS-232 port allows the test data to be directly downloaded to a computer. The instrument requires a fixture that is specific to the component being tested. The company will manufacture specifically for a customer application for any seal type. Contacts: Stein Seal Company, PO Box 316, 1500 Industrial Boulevard, Kulpsville, PA 194430316, USA. Tel: +1 215 256 0201, Fax: +1 215 256 4818, Email: [email protected] Stein Seal UK Ltd, Runnymeade Malt House, Hummer Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9BD, UK. Tel: +44 1784 497023, Fax: +44 1784 497024, Email: [email protected] Web: www.steinseal.com
The Static Seal Tester can be used for static testing of any design of new or refurbished shaft seal.
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New range of hydraulic oils is introduced Shell Lubricants companies have announced changes to existing product ranges and a new metalfree oil. A new generation of Tellus T is now available and a new Tellus STX will also be available alongside Tellus TX and Tellus Arctic. These oils are available worldwide to allow users to chose from a full range of hydraulic oil applications, in a wider range of operating conditions and environments. Tellus T is formulated on the next generation technology of Shell Tellus, and is suitable for most machinery and the majority
of conditions. The new Tellus STX is designed for operators demanding a metal-free lubricant or when conditions are more extreme. Contact: Shell Lubricants, Rowlandsway House, Rowlandsway, Manchester M22 5SB, UK. Tel: +44 161 499 4000, Web: www.shell. com/home/Framework?siteId=uk-en
Editor’s comment: This item on new oils is included at least in part as a reminder that where there are new oils, and presumably new additive packages, there are potential elastomer compatibility problems.
New senior executives for automotive seal manufacturer Cooper Standard Automotive has made a number of senior appointments. Kevin M. Kenny has been appointed vice president of North American operations for the Global Fluid Systems Division. He will have full operational responsibilities for the North American Fluids Division. There are currently 16 facilities in the US, Canada and Mexico. Chris Laycoe has become managing director of Cooper Saiyang Wuhu Automotive Co Ltd, a joint venture between Cooper-Standard Automotive and Saiyang Sealing Products Company in Wuhu, China.
Colin Stewart is the new plant manager for the Global Sealing Systems operations in Georgetown, Ontario, where he will be responsible for the overall operation of the plant, including the production, engineering, accounting, HR, and quality functions. He will report directly to Lawrence J. Johnson, vice president of operations for the Global Sealing Systems Division. Contact: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc, PO Box 8034, Novi, MI 48376, USA. Tel: +1 248 596 5900, Fax: +1 248 596 6515, Web: www.cooperstandard.com
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Sealing Technology October 2006
Shaft seal tester provides digital readout The Digital Static Tester (DST) introduced by the Stein Seal Company is designed to measure the leakage rate of a seal, or other component, quickly and accurately. It can be used on either new or refurbished seals, and can be used to test the flow of any system’s seal regardless of seal type or size. Consistent and repeatable results are obtained by precisely applying air pressure to a seal placed within a specially designed fixture. The DST provides data in real time and utilizes actual temperature, absolute pressure and volumetric flow rate, and is calibrated to the specific gas being used with 16 preprogrammed gas types. The system software indicates the mass flow
rate corrected to the selected units on a digital display. An RS-232 port allows the test data to be directly downloaded to a computer. The instrument requires a fixture that is specific to the component being tested. The company will manufacture specifically for a customer application for any seal type. Contacts: Stein Seal Company, PO Box 316, 1500 Industrial Boulevard, Kulpsville, PA 194430316, USA. Tel: +1 215 256 0201, Fax: +1 215 256 4818, Email: [email protected] Stein Seal UK Ltd, Runnymeade Malt House, Hummer Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9BD, UK. Tel: +44 1784 497023, Fax: +44 1784 497024, Email: [email protected] Web: www.steinseal.com
The Static Seal Tester can be used for static testing of any design of new or refurbished shaft seal.
Editorial office: Elsevier Ltd, PO Box 150, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AS, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1865 843239, Fax: +44 (0)1865 843971 Editor: Bob Flitney, Tel: +44 (0)1799 501659, Email: [email protected] In-House Editor: Steve Barrett, Email: [email protected] Senior Production/Design Controller: Lin Lucas Editorial advisory board: Yves Birembaut (F) • Birger Dühring (DK) • Cyril X Latty (F) • Amrat Parmar (UK) • Richard F Salant (USA) • Wolfgang Schöpplein (D) • Scott Svendsen (USA) • Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Rights & Permissions Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; Tel: +44 (0)1865 843830, Fax: +44 (0)1865 853333, Email: [email protected]. You may also contact Rights & Permissions directly through Elsevier’s home page (http://www.elsevier.com), selecting first ‘Customer Support’, then ‘General Information’, then ‘Permissions Query Form’. In the USA, users may clear permissions and make payments through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; Tel: +1 978 7508400, Fax: +1 978 7504744, and in the UK through the Copyright Licensing Agency Rapid Clearance Service (CLARCS), 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP, UK; Tel: +44 (0)207 436 5931; Fax: +44 (0)207 631 5500. Other countries may have a local reprographic rights agency for payments.
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New range of hydraulic oils is introduced Shell Lubricants companies have announced changes to existing product ranges and a new metalfree oil. A new generation of Tellus T is now available and a new Tellus STX will also be available alongside Tellus TX and Tellus Arctic. These oils are available worldwide to allow users to chose from a full range of hydraulic oil applications, in a wider range of operating conditions and environments. Tellus T is formulated on the next generation technology of Shell Tellus, and is suitable for most machinery and the majority
of conditions. The new Tellus STX is designed for operators demanding a metal-free lubricant or when conditions are more extreme. Contact: Shell Lubricants, Rowlandsway House, Rowlandsway, Manchester M22 5SB, UK. Tel: +44 161 499 4000, Web: www.shell. com/home/Framework?siteId=uk-en
Editor’s comment: This item on new oils is included at least in part as a reminder that where there are new oils, and presumably new additive packages, there are potential elastomer compatibility problems.
New senior executives for automotive seal manufacturer Cooper Standard Automotive has made a number of senior appointments. Kevin M. Kenny has been appointed vice president of North American operations for the Global Fluid Systems Division. He will have full operational responsibilities for the North American Fluids Division. There are currently 16 facilities in the US, Canada and Mexico. Chris Laycoe has become managing director of Cooper Saiyang Wuhu Automotive Co Ltd, a joint venture between Cooper-Standard Automotive and Saiyang Sealing Products Company in Wuhu, China.
Colin Stewart is the new plant manager for the Global Sealing Systems operations in Georgetown, Ontario, where he will be responsible for the overall operation of the plant, including the production, engineering, accounting, HR, and quality functions. He will report directly to Lawrence J. Johnson, vice president of operations for the Global Sealing Systems Division. Contact: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc, PO Box 8034, Novi, MI 48376, USA. Tel: +1 248 596 5900, Fax: +1 248 596 6515, Web: www.cooperstandard.com
Derivative Works Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles including abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission of the publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the institution. Permission of the publisher is required for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Electronic Storage or Usage Permission of the publisher is required to store or use electronically any material contained in this journal, including any article or part of an article. Contact the publisher at the address indicated. Except as outlined above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Address permissions requests to: Elsevier Rights & Permissions Department, at the mail, fax and email addresses noted above. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer. 02129 Printed by Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd
Sealing Technology October 2006