Abstract: A seal can include a seal body and a coating disposed on a surface of the seal body. The seal body can include a high-performance thermoplastic material. The coating can include a fluoropolymer. In an embodiment, the seal can have a wear rate of at most 3.7×10?6 mm3/(N·m). A method of forming a seal can include forming a seal body and disposing a coating over a surface of the seal body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dielectric substrate that may include a polyimide layer and a first filled polymer layer overlying the polyimide layer. The first filled polymer layer may include a resin matrix component, and a first ceramic filler component. The first ceramic filler component may include a first filler material. The first filler material may further have a mean particle size of at not greater than about 10 microns.

Abstract: A composite film may include a first transparent substrate, a dielectric layer and at least two infra-red reflection stacks. The dielectric layer may be located between the at least two infra-red reflection stacks and each of the infra-red reflection stacks may include two titanium blocker layers and a functional layer. The functional layer in each infra-red reflection stack may include silver and may be located between the two blocker layers.

Abstract: The subject application relates to a cupseal for a compressor and method for preparing the same. Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing an annular seal for a compressor. The annular seal includes a substantially planar first portion, a first angled portion extending at an angle from the substantially planar first portion, and a second angled portion extending radially at an angle from the first angled portion. The annular seal is formed from a fluorinated polymer and includes at least one additive or filler. The annular seal exhibits reduced wear and an increased lifespan.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an annular bimetallic seal for an assembly. The bimetallic seal includes a first sealing component formed from a first material, a second sealing component formed from a second material that is different than the first material, and a joint formed between the first sealing component and the second sealing component. The bimetallic seal is configured to form a radial seal between a first assembly component and a second assembly component formed from dissimilar metallic materials. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the first material and the second material are configured maintain the radial seal at extreme operating temperatures between the dissimilar metallic materials of the components of the assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an annular seal stack for an assembly. The seal stack is disposed within an annulus formed between a probe and a housing of the assembly and configured to provide a radial seal between the probe and the housing. The seal stack includes a first support retainer, a first lipseal, a first seal support system comprising at least one support ring disposed between the first support retainer and the first lipseal, a second support retainer configured to support the first lipseal, a second lipseal, a second seal support system comprising at least one support ring disposed between the second support retainer and the second lipseal, and a third support retainer configured to support the second lipseal.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a closure for a container having a generally annular neck defining a container opening having a central axis, the closure including: an annular top wall having opposed inner and outer surfaces; a generally annular skirt extending downwardly from the inner surface of the top wall, the generally annular skirt having opposed outer and inner surfaces; and an elastic annular seal member extending downwardly from an inner surface of the top wall, the annular seal member adapted to engage the inner surface of the neck of the container.

Abstract: A poppet including a single-piece, unitary body defining a plurality of discrete sealing surfaces and a mechanical attachment configured to engage the body with a piston of a valve assembly.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a composite film may include a substrate, and a protection coating overlying the substrate. The protection coating may include a urethane acrylate 6-functional oligomer, and a urethane acrylate 2-functional oligomer. The protection coating may further include a urethane acrylate oligomer ratio UAC6/UAC2 of at least about 0.5 and not greater than about 3, where UAC6 is equal to the content of the urethane acrylate 6-functional oligomer in wt. % for a total weight of the protection coating and UAC2 is equal to the content of the urethane acrylate 2-functional oligomer in wt. % for a total dry weight of the protection coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low friction bearing liner for a solenoid that may include a core layer, a first outer layer overlying a first surface of the core layer, a second outer layer overlying the first outer layer, a first inner layer overlying a second surface of the core layer that is opposite of the first surface of the core layer, and a second inner layer overlying the first inner layer. The first outer layer and the first inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material and may have a melt flow rate of at least about 2 g/10 min at 372° C. The second outer layer and the second inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material distinct from the fluoropolymer material of the first outer layer and may have a surface coefficient of friction of not greater than about 0.2.

Abstract: A seal comprising: an annular body defining an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall extending from a base; and a plurality of energizing elements disposed within a recess between the inner and outer sidewalls, wherein at least two adjacent energizing elements of the plurality of energizing elements have different unit loads as compared to one another, and wherein the at least two adjacent energizing elements contact the inner sidewall.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an annular seal stack for an assembly. The seal stack assembly is disposed between a probe and a housing of the assembly and configured to provide a radial seal between the probe and the housing. The seal stack assembly includes a first metallic seal, a second metallic seal, and a wiper assembly disposed between the first metallic seal and the second metallic seal. The wiper assembly includes a first wiper housing component having a tapered inner surface, a second wiper housing component having a tapered inner surface opposite the tapered inner surface of the first wiper housing component, and a wiper disposed between the first wiper housing component and the second wiper housing component.

Abstract: A seal can include a body including a thermoplastic material and a filler material including a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer can include a modified fluoropolymer. The body can include an elongation-at-break of at least 3%. In an embodiment, the seal can include a seal ring, wherein the body of the seal ring can include a weld.

Abstract: A valve comprising: a valve body; and a valve stem disposed at least partially within the valve body, the valve stem comprising a sidewall defining a central lumen and at least one opening in the sidewall, wherein the valve is adapted to prevent fluid flow through the lumen when the at least one opening is disposed within the valve body and permit fluid flow through the lumen when the at least one opening is exposed from the valve body, and wherein the valve is essentially free of a spring.

Abstract: A method of monitoring at least one leak detection sensor, the method including the steps of: determining via a communication hub a first state of a sensor comprising a first condition when the sensor is dry and a second condition when the sensor is wet; determining via the communication hub a second state representing an operability of the sensor; communicating via the communication hub each of the states of the sensor to a Graphical User Interface (GUI); and displaying, via the GUI, a representation of the first and second states of the sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member telescopically disposed within the outer tubular member, and an annular seal disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member, the annular seal being resilient to permit relative movement between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member, and the annular seal having in a radial cross-section: a first annular leg portion terminating at an end that is radially inward or radially outward, the first annular leg portion comprising a first open loop; and a second annular leg portion extending from the first annular leg portion and terminating at an end that is the other of radially inward or radially outward, the second annular leg portion comprising a second open loop.

Abstract: A tubular coupling comprising a first connector comprising a body defining a first passageway portion and a valve area, the valve area comprising a first volume adjacent to an end of the first passageway portion; and a second volume in fluid communication with the first volume; and a first valve disposed in the first volume of the valve area; and a second connector adapted to receive at least a portion of the first connector, the second connector comprising: a body defining a second passageway portion and a valve area, the valve area comprising: a first volume adjacent to an end of the second passageway portion; and a second volume in fluid communication with the first volume; and a second valve disposed in the first volume of the valve area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dielectric substrate that may include a polyimide layer and a first filled polymer layer overlying the polyimide layer. The first filled polymer layer may include a resin matrix component, and a first ceramic filler component. The first ceramic filler component may include a first filler material. The first filler material may further have a mean particle size of at not greater than about 10 microns.

Abstract: A composite film may include a first transparent substrate and a first anti-reflective coating overlying a first surface of the first transparent substrate. The first anti-reflective coating may include a first UV curable acrylate binder, a photo initiator component, and silica nanoparticles dispersed within the first anti-reflective coating. The first anti-reflective coating may further include a ratio AC1SiO2/AC1B of at least about 0.01 and not greater than about 1.3. The composite film may further have a VLT of at least about 93.0% and a haze value of not greater than about 3%.

Abstract: A leak detection system comprising: an adapter configured to be coupled to a conduit and direct leakage from the conduit to a leakage sensor, wherein the adapter comprises a wick comprising: a hydrophilic material, a cationic polymer material, an anionic polymer material, a hydrophilic non-ionic material, or any combination thereof. A leak detection system comprising: a laminate adapted to transport leaked fluid from a conduit to a leakage sensor, wherein the laminate comprises: a wick adapted to transport the leaked fluid; and an adhesive adapted to secure the wick to the conduit. A leak detection system comprising: a wick disposed on a substrate and adapted to transport leaked fluid from a conduit to a leakage sensor, wherein the wick comprises a plurality of fluid channels in a matrix arrangement.