PRODUCT OVERVIEUW
In our warehouses, we have thousands of items on stock ready to supply the most critical needs. Our standard products include:
  • O-rings - in all commonly specified materials;
  • Back-up rings;
  • Moulded Rubber components;
  • Hydraulic Seals;
  • Gaskets;
  • Machined PTFE components.
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    Back-up Rings Examples of our stock:
    • P.T.F.E. (Teflon®) Spiral Back-Up rings
    • P.T.F.E (Teflon®) Single Turn Back-Up rings
    • P.T.F.E (Teflon®) Solid Back-Up rings
    • P.C.T.F.E and P.T.F.E (Teflon®) Contoured Back-Up rings

    Rubber Moulded Components
    All the non standard seals are the result of the same vulcanization process described under the section concerning o-rings. However, these parts are of the most varied shapes and therefore are ‘special products’; Reference then below, will only be made to the differences in the production process that derive from the difference of geometric shape.

    While for o-rings, the simple indication of the two sizes of the internal diameter and the section is sufficient to identify the exact item required, for the special parts, the customer has to provide a detailed technical drawing of the part.
    Based on this drawing, our Company's task is to identify the geometric shape and the exact configuration of the part required, to enable supply of the part as shown.

    These products are also moulded by injection presses in order to permit a perfect balance between constant quality levels and cost control.
     

    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Seals
    Albion    , is able to supply, a range of seals, which, due to their optimized geometries and designs, satisfy the technical and economic demands of the industry in full, and offer sealing solutions for Reciprocating motion, together with Axial and Radial seals.
    Common features for hydraulic seals and pneumatic seals include spring loaded, integral wiper, and split seal. Sealing elements have a decisive influence on the design, function and service life of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and systems.

    This applies equally to piston and rod seals, where leak tightness, resistance to wear and gap extrusion, resistance to process media, resistance to high and low temperatures, low friction, compact form and simple installation are demanded in order to meet the requirements of industry for a functional sealing solution.

    Composite seals are two- or multi-part seals manufactured as an integral unit. A typical composite seal consists of an integral PTFE ring and elastomer ring, providing the properties of an elastomeric ring with a rigid, low friction (PTFE)working face.
     

    O Rings
    O-Rings are produced as a result of the vulcanization of the rubber which is carried out by presses fitted with steel moulds. Different types of rubber moulding are adopted, but the most common used for the specific production of standardized pieces such as O-Rings is the injection method with closed moulds as it permits the production of large volumes at extremely competitive prices.

    Raw materials used are supplied by the most prestigious companies in this field, and include Nitrile (NBR), (Silicone (VMQ), Fluorosilicone (FVMQ), Fluorocarbon (Viton® / FPM), Perfluorocarbon (Kalrez®, Chemraz® FFPM), Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM), Hydrogen Nitrile (HNBR), Teflon® (PTFE).
    Albion experts will be happy to give advice on the material suitable to your application.

    Available Sizes
    Considerable quantities of O-rings are available from stock, covering sizes in the range 1mm — 1200mm D1. These sizes are according to the following standards:

    • BS1806 - AS568 (section D2 = 1.78 - 2.62 - 3.53 - 5.34 - 6.99)
    • French (section D2 = 1.0 - 1.6 - 1.9 - 2.7 - 3.6 - 5.34 - 6.99)
    • Spanish - AN6227 (section as per BS1806 - AS568)
    • Swedish - SMS 1586 (section D2 = 1.6 - 2.4 - 3.0 - 5.7 8.4)
    • Metric Sizes (section D2 = 1.0 - 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 - 3.0 - 3.5 - 4.0 - 4.5 - 5.0)
    • (and non standard)
    Metal Gaskets
    These sealing products are widely used in manufacturing plants, for piping  of petroleum based products and chemicals, and in the power generation industry.
    We are able to supply the following types of gasket.


    Ring joints
    Materials: soft iron, carbon steel, stainless steel and special steels - types: oval, octagonal, RX and BX - specifications: API st 6a, ANSI B16.20


    Lens gaskets
    Materials: soft iron, carbon steel, stainless steel and special steels - specifications: DIN 31271 and DIN 2696
    Spiral wound gaskets
    Metallic shapes and rings: carbon steel, stainless steel and special steels - inserts: non asbestos materials, PTFE, graphite and special materials - types: spiral and spiral with centring rings - specifications: BS 3381, API 601 e DIN 2632"2638

    Metal jacketed seals
    Metallic covering: carbon steel, stainless steel and special steels - insert: non asbestos materials, PTFE, graphite and special materials - types: ring and ring with ribs of different shapes

    Flat seals
    Materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, special steels also with non asbestos materials, PTFE and graphite covering

    • types: flat section, grooved face, corrugated and shaped
    • specifications: DIN 2690, DIN 2691, DIN 2692 e BS 3293
    PTFE Machined Components
    Albion,  is able to supply a wide range of PTFE parts in accordance with customers specifications and drawings. PTFE has become the material choice when looking for a unique combination of properties to provide performance unmatched by any other polymer. PTFE and PTFE with selected fillers offer the following exceptional characteristics:

    • excellent chemical resistance
    • very wide service temperature range from -260°C to +260°C
    • unsurpassed dielectric properties
    • high purity and inertness
    • the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid
    • a broad range of mechanical properties