Abstract: A corrugated metal gasket for use between two flanges wherein the corrugated metal gasket is produced by a method comprising the steps of providing an annular gasket substrate and machining into that substrate a plurality of substantially uniform and generally concentric corrugations.

Abstract: A joint seal system and method may include a seal and a band. The seal may be positioned between abutting flanges of two adjacent duct sections. A band may be positioned over the two flanges and the flange interface. The joint seal system and method may be configured to mitigate and/or eliminate leakage of pressure, flue gases, condensate, and/or any other fluid, gas, and/or vapor between abutting flanges of duct sections at a flange interface.

Abstract: A stay packing (12) includes a plate-shaped packing main body (31) formed to correspond to a stay attachment surface (22), and a lip part (35) formed in an annular shape along an outer peripheral portion of the packing main body (31) and formed to protrude from the packing main body (31) toward an outer panel, in which the lip part (35) includes two flexion parts (54a) and (54b) between a base, which is a portion connected to the packing main body (31), and a distal end thereof, and the flexion parts (54a) and (54b) are formed over the entire circumference of the lip part (35).

Abstract: A hydraulic sealing body including a radially inner surface defining a through-cavity and an annular element projecting in a radially inner direction from said radially inner surface is disclosed herein. The annular element includes a first annular abutment surface configured to receive in contact relationship a head portion of a coupling terminal, and a second annular abutment surface, axially opposite to the first, configured to receive in contact relationship an axial end of a hydraulic hose.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck assembly includes a puck and a cooling plate. The puck includes an electrically insulative upper puck plate comprising one or more heating elements and one or more electrodes to electrostatically secure a substrate and further includes a lower puck plate bonded to the upper puck plate by a metal bond, the lower puck plate comprising a plurality of features distributed over a bottom side of the lower puck plate at a plurality of different distances from a center of the lower puck plate, wherein each of the plurality of features accommodates one of a plurality of fasteners. The cooling plate is coupled to the puck by the plurality of fasteners, wherein the plurality of fasteners each apply an approximately equal fastening force to couple the cooling plate to the puck.

Abstract: An O-ring seal system for pipe flanges having a backing ring, an O-ring seal positioned within the backing ring, and a vacuum ring positioned within the O-ring seal. The backing ring and the vacuum ring form a rigid base against which mating flanges on pipes can be bolted together, thereby preventing bending of the mating flanges and permitting flange bolts to be torqued to their full tensile load limit without damage to the mating flanges. The O-ring seal system is constructed so that the O-ring seal is retained between the mating flanges without the need to position the O-ring seal in a groove in one of the mating flanges. Bending of the flanges is minimized since the flanges are clamped against the backing ring, minimizing stresses due to bending, thereby extending the service life of the flanges.

Abstract: A gasket that is capable of withstanding high compressive cads, protecting a flange joint from galvanic corrosion, and preventing fluids from leaking through a flange joint when the flange joint is exposed to extreme heat.

Abstract: A press seal (1) with an elastomer body (2) includes a press body (9, 10) which can be pressed against the elastomer body (2) by tightening a clamping bolt (4) and as a result, the elastomer body (2) is sealed on a line. The pressing body (9, 10) includes a display element (11) which can be visible in a display range (18) when a clamping state of the elastomer body (2) is reached. The pressing body (9, 10) includes a first (13) and a second press body part (14) movably mounted with respect to each other in an axial direction (3) parallel to the longitudinal axis (7) of the clamping bolt (4) such that when the elastomer body (2) is in the clamped state, it adopts a relative position modified with respect to the non-clamped initial state, which can be read on the display element (11).

Abstract: An alignment tie rod device for connecting multiple components from generally opposite directions includes a shaft extending along a centerline. A first structure of the device includes opposing first and second rims and a base portion spanning between the rims. The base portion and rims define a channel that extends substantially normal to the centerline. A hole in the base portion is centered between the rims and communicates through the base portion for receipt of the shaft. An anti-rotation feature disposed operably within the channel is rigidly engaged to and projects radially outward from the shaft in diametrically opposed direction. The feature has diametrically opposite, arcuate, edges each having a radius of curvature that is substantially greater than a distance measured between the rims.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system for isolating at least one of a fire zone and a high-pressure zone from at least one of a non-fire zone and a low-pressure zone, comprising a seal and a flexible spring retainer coupled to the seal that is configured to bias the seal. The biasing may be based in terms of a compression of the seal within a predetermined range of compression. A shielding of the seal from the at least one of the fire zone and the high-pressure zone may be provided.

Abstract: A seal may comprise a first ply including an annular shape and a second ply including a discontinuous annular shape having an axial split. The second ply may be positioned adjacent to a surface of the first ply.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes first and second split-ring seals. The first split-ring seal includes circumferentially separated first and second ends, laterally separated first and second edges, a first sealing lobe adjacent the first edge, and a first integral clip portion adjacent the second edge. The first sealing lobe has a curved surface extending laterally outward from the first edge. The second split-ring seal is slidably received and nested in the first seal. The second split-ring seal includes circumferentially separated third and fourth ends and laterally separated third and fourth edges.

Abstract: Flange technologies are described for a flange comprising a first and second side. Each side may include a knife edge surface disposed circumferentially around a base surface and a periphery section disposed around the knife edge surface. The knife edge surface and the periphery section are effective to define grooves therebetween. The flange may include an alloy with a relatively high thermal conductivity and yield strength. The flange may include water channels to remove heat.

Abstract: A fastening method configured to fasten a mechanical part on a support by means of a fastening flange, the method including: placing the fastening flange on a first segment of the part, in a loose configuration, providing on the first segment at least one stop and on the fastening flange at least one bearing member, which cooperates with the stop so as to limit, in the loose configuration, the stroke of the fastening flange to a predetermined allowed displacement range, which allows to freely select an adapted position among a plurality of accessible positions, and to provide on the flange a locking mechanism arranged such that, when the subassembly is fastened to the support by means of the at least one lug, then a locking of the body of the fastening flange is automatically caused on the mechanical part in the adapted position.

Abstract: A thermally and electrically conductive gasket of a gasket set configured to be mounted between a faceplate and backing plate of a showerhead electrode assembly includes an inner gasket configured to be mounted on an inner electrode of a showerhead electrode assembly. The inner gasket includes a plurality of concentric flat rings connected by a plurality of spokes. A first annular gasket surrounds and is concentric with the inner gasket and includes a flat annular ring having a plurality of cutouts. A second annular gasket surrounds and is concentric with the first annular gasket and includes a flat annular ring having a plurality of cutouts. A third annular gasket surrounds and is concentric with the second annular gasket and includes a flat annular ring having a plurality of cutouts. The gasket accommodates gas injection holes, alignment pin holes, an alignment ring groove, and/or threaded holes.

Abstract: A system, method, and seal assembly for sealing between two devices. The system comprising a first device, a second device, and a seal assembly, which is configured to seal between the first device and the second device. The seal assembly comprises an annular gasket configured to seal against a pressure internal to the system. The seal assembly also comprises first and second annular seals positioned on the gasket and configured to seal against a pressure external to the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a seal between two components. The seal includes a plurality of seal sections including convolutions therein that are inter-engaged with one another to form flexible and resilient seals.

Abstract: A metallic flat gasket with at least one metallic layer and at least one filter element. The at least one metallic layer has at least one passage opening, which is covered by the filter element. The filter element has a mesh material.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck assembly includes a puck and a cooling plate. The puck includes an electrically insulative upper puck plate comprising one or more heating elements and one or more electrodes to electrostatically secure a substrate and further includes a lower puck plate bonded to the upper puck plate by a metal bond, the lower puck plate comprising a plurality of features distributed over a bottom side of the lower puck plate at a plurality of different distances from a center of the lower puck plate, wherein each of the plurality of features accommodates one of a plurality of fasteners. The cooling plate is coupled to the puck by the plurality of fasteners, wherein the plurality of fasteners each apply an approximately equal fastening force to couple the cooling plate to the puck.

Abstract: Method and system of a flange seal ring. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a metallic ring and a plurality of cogs. The metallic ring comprises a central bore that defines an internal diameter, a first sealing face that defines a first plane, a second sealing face that defines a second plane, a first groove in the first sealing face, and a second groove in the second sealing face. The plurality of cogs couple to the metallic ring, each cog extends through the first plane, and the plurality of cogs positioned one each at a plurality of radial positions around the metallic ring. At least one of the plurality of cogs configured to have an adjustable position relative to the central bore, and the cogs configured to align the central bore to a corresponding bore of a flange.

Abstract: A molded discrete low stress gasket is constructed of restructured filled PTFE for use in corrosive or severe chemical environments under relatively low bolt loads. The gasket has a gasket surface and includes a raised outer sealing ring and a raised inner sealing ring. The gasket may constructed from a restructured filled PTFE material, with the sealing rings deforming at lower pressures than the remaining portions of the gasket.

Abstract: Fire retardant dryer seals and related methods are provided herein. A fire retardant dryer seal can include an elongate, flexible base substrate having a first end and a second end. The base substrate can also have a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first end and the second end of the base substrate secured together so that the base substrate forms at least a portion of an annular shape. A heat resistant coating disposed on at least the first surface of the base substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a thermal compression bonding process bond head and a method for producing a thermal compression bonding process bond head are disclosed. In some embodiments, the bond head includes a thermal compression bonding process heater and a cooling block coupled to the heater through an annular structure. The annular structure surrounds a lower portion of the cooling block and couples the cooling block to the heater such that there is no direct mechanical contact between the cooling block and the heater.

Abstract: A duct has: a first non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end, at least at the first end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion; a metallic flange member having a sleeve extending between a first end and a second end and a flange extending outward from the sleeve and having a first face and a second face; and a second non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion, the first non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange first face and the second non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange second face.

Abstract: A sealing element that provides a fluid tight seal between pipe end flanges of adjoining pipes in a flange sealing system is disclosed. The sealing system also uses a centering ring surrounding and locating the sealing element relative to the pipe end flanges which is discontinuous in a circumferential direction of the centering ring between two ends of the centering ring which are disconnected from one another in a mounted position between the pipe end flanges so that the centering ring can be flexed to replace the sealing element therein upon removal from the pipe end flanges. The centering ring has an inner circumference in the form of a concave wedge-shaped edge and the sealing element has a wedge-shaped cross-section in the form of a convex wedge-shaped edge arranged to be received in the concave wedge-shaped edge of the centering ring.

Abstract: In the sealing structure, coil leads of motor coils are connected to a bottom part of a motor case, a motor-control board, which has a connector to which lead wires are connected, is attached to the bottom part, the motor case has a connector insertion hole, into which the connector is inserted to expose on the outside of the motor case, and a ring-shaped sealing member, which is fitted on an outer circumferential face of the connector, is sandwiched between a motor-control board and the bottom part of the motor case so as to seal the connector insertion hole.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for temporarily sealing a pipe including apparatus and methods for creating a temporary airtight seal at the open end of a pipe in a plumbing or refrigeration system. One such apparatus includes a body, grommet, washer, and a nut. Multiple airtight seals are created including a first primary seal between an exterior of the pipe and the grommet and a secondary seal between the open end of the pipe and the washer. The grommet does not require teeth and the apparatus does not require adhesive, sealant, or any other type of similar materials. Use of the apparatus and methods greatly minimizes and/or eliminates the potential for marring or otherwise distorting the open end of the pipe, thereby facilitating reuse of same.

Abstract: A flexible, water tight seal for a movable component. The seal has a border plate sandwiched between two sealing gaskets. The seal is compressed between two components that remain out of contact with each other. The seal is installed axially between the components. For components having circular contact areas, the seal can be constructed from a washer sandwiched between two O-rings. The components float on the compressed seal to allow some flexibility between the components while maintaining a water tight seal.

Abstract: A seal assembly for an exhaust duct section of a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of springs that axially extend from a split hoop opposite a seal surface.

Abstract: A wellhead seal assembly that forms a metal-to-metal seal between inner and outer wellhead members and a face seal between inner wellhead members. The face seal is created by two opposing sealing surfaces on inner wellhead members that sealingly engage each other. The inner wellhead members that interact to form a face seal may be a casing hanger, bridging hanger, or lockdown hanger. A wicker profile formed on one of the opposing seal surfaces bites into the opposing seal surface in response to a load. The face seal is designed such that well pressure enhances the face seal.

Abstract: A cam lock quick coupling 10 includes coupling components 12 and 13. A gasket 47, 147, 247 for use in the coupling 10 includes a positioning portion 67, 167, 267 substantially adjacent an outer peripheral surface 50, 150, 250; a compression sealing portion 68, 168, 268 substantially adjacent an inner peripheral surface 49, 149, 249; and a connecting portion 69, 169, 269 closer to the outer peripheral surface than to the inner peripheral surface.

Abstract: A spherical annular seal member 40 includes: a spherical annular base member 38 which is defined by a cylindrical inner surface 34 defining a through hole 33 in a central portion, a partially convex spherical surface 35, and annular end faces 36 and 37 on large- and small-diameter sides of the partially convex spherical surface 35; and an outer layer 39 formed integrally on the partially convex spherical surface 35 of the spherical annular base member 38.

Abstract: A permanently lubricated film gasket for providing a fluid-tight seal between a corrugated pipe and a smooth annular section of an outer pipe or section when the corrugated pipe and the outer pipe or section are in a relative surrounded and surrounding relationship. A first portion of the gasket is shaped to fit within a groove or recess of the corrugated pipe. A second portion of the gasket extends from the first portion. The second portion is at least partially comprised of permanently lubricated film for facilitating in the connection of the pipes along a single direction.

Abstract: Gaskets for use with a bell and spigot coupling system are disclosed herein. The gasket comprises an elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section, and a second section. Axial forces generated by the insertion of the spigot to the first section of the elastomeric member displace the first section of the elastomeric member in an axial and radial direction.

Abstract: A cylindrical gasket 27 includes a reinforcing member 70 made from a compressed belt-shaped metal wire net 5, a heat-resistant material 71 filled in meshes of the belt-shaped metal wire net 5 of the reinforcing member 70, and pores which are dispersedly distributed in the reinforcing member 70 and the heat-resistant material 71. An inner peripheral surface 23, an outer peripheral surface 24, and annular end faces 25 and 26 of the cylindrical gasket 27 are each formed by a smooth surface in which the heat-resistant material 71 and the reinforcing member 70 are present in mixed form. In the cylindrical gasket 27, the volume contents of the reinforcing member 70, the heat-resistant material 71, and the pores are 32 to 60%, 5 to 58%, and 10 to 35%, respectively.

Abstract: A system for providing a sealed transit for a situation wherein one or a plurality of cables, pipes or ducts (2) extend through the transit, wherein the system comprises a frame (100) which is sealingly fixed or fixable into or onto an opening, wherein the frame (100) comprises one or a plurality of conduits (203) which are each suitable for receiving at least one of the plurality of cables, pipes or ducts (2) and for receiving an elastically deformable plug (4) for sealingly filling space between an inner circumferential wall of the conduits (203) and at least one of the plurality of cables, pipes or ducts (2), when the system further comprises at least one blocking element (37) for hindering in each conduit (203) movement of one end of a plug (4) which is inserted in that conduit (203).

Abstract: In some implementations, an injectable flange gasket includes a plate having two parallel surfaces, each of the two parallel surfaces having an perimeter, the plate also having an outer edge between the perimeters of the parallel surfaces, the outer edge being about perpendicular to the two parallel surfaces, at least one groove in only one of the two parallel surfaces, the groove being continuous and the plate also having a hole that extends from a wall of the groove and through the outer edge of the plate.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a connector seal allowing an accurate inspection of presence of an incorrectly formed bore in a terminal insertion bore of the connector seal. A connector seal includes a seal main body and a plurality of terminal insertion bores. Each terminal insertion bore has an upper membrane potion and a lower membrane portion, which are spaced one another and interconnected together with a lamella. Preferably, the terminal insertion bore has a membrane, which includes a substantially curved groove and a substantially curved lamella. Preferably, the terminal insertion bore has a membrane which includes a lamella, the lamella being oriented in a direction coincident with a diagonal line of a rectangular cross-section of a terminal so that corners of the terminal hit opposite ends of the lamella.

Abstract: The present application provides a tube connector sealing structure configured to seal connecting portions among a tube, a connector main body and a nut, including a sealing ring, a supporting ring, and a retaining ring which are all arranged at an outer side of the tube, wherein an outer side end of the retaining ring and an outer side end of the sealing ring respectively abut against a threaded end opening of the connector main body and a clamping end of the nut, and one end of the supporting ring presses against an inner side end of the retaining ring, and a right angled cooperative connection is formed between the other end of the supporting ring and an inner side end of the sealing ring. The present application further discloses a tube connector having the above tube connector sealing structure.

Abstract: Sealing systems for high pressure applications that provide electrical isolation between joined elements as well as enhanced resistance to leakage of media during a fire. High pressure sealing is accomplished using a metallic core to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through a dielectric sealing element, such as a spring-loaded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ring. Flanges of the joint may be bolted together with the seal interposed therebetween, and the flanges bolted together. In the event of a fire, heat may be generated that is at a high enough temperature to burn away the isolating material and PTFE ring. Systems of various embodiments provide a metal core backup seal and a compression limiter, which, respectively, prevent the media from leaking from the joint and maintain bolt load at the flanges.

Abstract: Coupling devices for joining pipe ends include annular gaskets. Example gaskets include pipe interface profiles for sealing performance and manufacturability.

Abstract: A wellhead coupling and method for coupling and sealing an annulus formed between overlapping ends of an outer pipe and an inner pipe. A clamp housing grips the inner pipe, forms a horizontal landing base for the outer pipe, and forms circumferential ports aligned with the annulus. A seal ring and upper metal ring are located in the annulus, the seal ring being formed with ports to align with ports of the clamp housing, and the upper metal ring being formed with threaded holes to align with ports of the seal ring and the clamp housing. Threaded seal engaging members extend through the aligned ports for threaded connection in the threaded holes of the upper metal ring. A seal energizing member located within or below the clamp housing pulls downwardly on the threaded seal engaging members to energize the seal ring into sealing relationship in the annulus.

Abstract: Gaskets for use with a bell and spigot coupling system are disclosed herein. The gasket comprises an elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section, and a second section. Axial forces generated by the insertion of the spigot to the first section of the elastomeric member displace the first section of the elastomeric member in an axial and radial direction.

Abstract: In a cylindrical gasket 23, a heat-resistant material 1 made from expanded graphite and a reinforcing member 2 made from a metal wire net are provided with structural integrity by being compressed and intertwined with each other. A cylindrical inner peripheral surface 19, a cylindrical outer peripheral surface 20, and axial annular end faces 21 and 22 which are exposed on the cylindrical gasket 23 are each formed by a surface where a surface constituted of the heat-resistant material 1 and a surface constituted of the reinforcing member 2 are present in mixed form, and in the cylindrical gasket 23, the density of the heat-resistant material 1 is in the range of 1.21 to 1.58 Mg/m3, and the mass of the reinforcing member 2 occupies 50 to 80% of the total mass of the cylindrical gasket 23.

Abstract: A corrugated metal gasket for use between two flanges wherein the corrugated metal gasket is produced by a method comprising the steps of providing an annular gasket substrate and machining into that substrate a plurality of substantially uniform and generally concentric corrugations.

Abstract: A conduit coupling system, sealing device, bell and method of use are disclosed herein. The system comprises at least two piping components, and a sealing device. A first component has a bell and a second component has a spigot, the spigot is adapted to mate with the bell. The bell comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first component. The bell has a concave annular inner surface and a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the first end of the bell is greater than a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the second end of the bell. The sealing device comprises a locking segment comprising a convex outer surface and a K-type gasket coupled to a locking segment or a non-restraining anti-extrusion segment. The sealing device is adapted to fit between the bell and the spigot.

Abstract: A cam lock quick coupling 10 includes coupling components 12 and 13. A gasket 47, 147, 247 for use in the coupling 10 includes a positioning portion 67, 167, 267 substantially adjacent an outer peripheral surface 50, 150, 250; a compression sealing portion 68, 168, 268 substantially adjacent an inner peripheral surface 49, 149, 249; and a connecting portion 69, 169, 269 closer to the outer peripheral surface than to the inner peripheral surface.

Abstract: A connector for connecting electrical power to a well pump motor has cable and motor connector portions that mate with each other in a connected position. The connector portions have insulating members, each of which has a number of passages and an end face. Electrical contact members are mounted in each of the passages. Contact members in the cable connector portion protrude past the end face of the insulating member. A debris seal insulates the electrical contact members in the cable connector and includes expansion slots so that when the material of the debris seal thermally expands, the expansion slots contract in response to the expansion without the debris seal impinging against either connector.

Abstract: A system for providing a sealed transit for a situation wherein one or a plurality of cables, pipes, or ducts extend through the transit, wherein the system comprises a frame which is sealingly fixed or fixable into or onto an opening, wherein the frame comprises one or a plurality of conduits which are each suitable for receiving at least one of the plurality of cables, pipes or ducts and for receiving an elastically deformable plug for sealingly filling space between an inner circumferential wall of the conduits and at least one of the plurality of cables, pipes or ducts, wherein the system further comprises at least one blocking element for hindering in each conduit movement of one end of a plug which is inserted in that conduit.

Abstract: A metal gasket includes an outer ring that is formed in a substantially C-shaped cross-section having an opening in a circumferential direction and an inner ring that is disposed inside the outer ring, wherein the inner ring is configured in a polygonal shape of a cross section, and a pair of corner portions opposing to each other in the inner ring are disposed on inner circumferential faces on the both sides of the opening in the outer ring.