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Ball Valve Seats – 9 Significant Purchasing Options

 

ball-valve-seat-diagramMost ball valve seats are made of a polymer material primarily because of their elasticity, which it vital for achieving a good seal. They perform well at low pressure differentials, provide low operating torques, and usually have low coefficients of friction.  Let’s look at some materials that are being used for ball valve seats.

 

9 Significant Purchasing Options for Ball Valve Seats

 

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One of the most popular choices for a ball valve seat material is PTFE because of its…

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Abradable Polymer Labyrinth Seals -5 Fascinating Facts about Modified PTFE

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Abradable polymer labyrinth seals are a mechanical, dynamic seal based on the original labyrinth seal, but with a curious twist that increases efficiency.  They can be made of different materials, but in this post we are going to focus on polymer labyrinth seals, and, more specifically, on modified PTFE abradable polymer labyrinth seals.  Here are five fascinating facts about abradable polymer labyrinth seals, starting with some basic facts of abradable labyrinth seals:

 

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