Fastener Seals and Stat-O-Seals
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are essential components used to prevent leakage around fasteners, bolts, and other threaded assemblies. These seals provide a reliable barrier that ensures the integrity of the connection while protecting against contaminants and fluid loss. This guide covers the features, common applications, and the pros and cons of fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals.
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Common names include: Dowty Seal Bonded Seals, Stat-O-Seals, Fastener Seals.
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Features of Fastener Seals and Stat-O-Seals
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are engineered to provide effective sealing in threaded assemblies, offering several key features:
- Leak Prevention: Both fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are designed to prevent fluid leakage around fasteners, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection even under pressure.
- Versatile Material Options: These seals are available in a variety of materials, including nitrile rubber (NBR), silicone, Viton (FKM), and EPDM, allowing them to be tailored for specific applications and environmental conditions.
- Integrated Sealing: Stat-O-Seals feature an elastomeric sealing ring bonded to a metal washer, providing an integrated solution that combines mechanical strength with effective sealing.
- Ease of Installation: Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are easy to install, fitting directly under the head of a bolt or screw to create a reliable seal without the need for additional sealants or adhesives.
- Pressure and Temperature Resistance: These seals are designed to withstand a range of pressures and temperatures, making them suitable for demanding applications in various industries.
Common Applications of Fastener Seals and Stat-O-Seals
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are used in a variety of industries where reliable sealing around fasteners is critical:
- Aerospace: In the aerospace industry, fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are used in fuel systems, hydraulic systems, and other critical applications where leak prevention is essential for safety and performance.
- Automotive: These seals are commonly used in automotive engines, transmissions, and fluid systems to prevent leaks and ensure the integrity of threaded connections under high pressure and temperature conditions.
- Industrial Machinery: Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are used in industrial machinery, including pumps, compressors, and hydraulic systems, where they provide reliable sealing in harsh environments.
- Marine: In marine applications, these seals protect against water ingress and corrosion, ensuring the longevity and reliability of fasteners in saltwater environments.
- HVAC Systems: Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to prevent leaks and maintain pressure in fluid and gas lines.
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Fastener Seal and Stat-O-Seal Materials
CanRez™ FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Extreme temperatures & chemicals require extreme solutions! CanRez™ FFKM fastener seal and Stat-O-Seal materials offer extreme reliability where you need it most! Thousands of sizes in stock now!
CanGuard™ RFI & EMI Shielding Materials
CanGuard™ fastener seal and Stat-O-Seal materials have been developed to offer superior sealing solutions with enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding.
Kalrez® FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Canyon Components offers Kalrez® Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
Parker® fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, Parofluor parts, parker FKM Viton
Canyon Components offers Parker Hannifin® fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, Gaskets, Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
FKM (Viton®, Fluorocarbon)
FKM fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, compounds, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts exhibit excellent mechanical attributes as well as excellent resistance to high temperatures, mineral oil, ozone, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and many other solvents and chemicals.
Aflas® (TFE/P)
TFE/P (Aflas) fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, compounds, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts gives high resistance to steam, hot water, atmospheric wear, and many chemicals. TFE/P compounds provide superior performance in water, steam and virtually all caustic chemicals.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
The mechanical and physical properties of Fluorosilicone fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are very similar to silicone. Fluorosilicone O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts offer improved flexibility and strength, better resistance to fuels and mineral oil, but reduced hot air resistance.
Silicone (VMQ, PVMQ)
Silicone fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are excellent for extreme temperatures in static applications. Canyon Components carries a range of silicone materials, and we are happy to custom tailor a seal to meet your application requirements!
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
EPDM fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, materials, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts can operate over a wide temperature range, and are compatible with glycol fluids that cause problems for most typical elastomeric seals.
NBR (Nitrile, Buna-N)
Nitrile fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are very oil-resistant, have strong mechanical properties, are resistant to wear, and are relatively inexpensive. These properties make Nitrile the most commonly used general purpose O-ring, gasket, & custom molded part material.
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)
Hydrogenated Nitrile fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts offer higher strength and reduced degradation at high temperatures compared to conventional Nitrile materials. These properties make HNBR materials popular in the oil and gas industry, as well as many applications in the chemical industry.
XNBR (Carboxylated Nitrile)
XNBR fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are similar to Nitrile, but the backbone has been chemically modified with a Carboxylic Acid group. The resulting elastomer is a Nitrile rubber with outstanding abrasion and chemical resistance, superior to that of traditional Nitrile.
Neoprene (CR)
Chloroprene was the first synthetic rubber, and was developed commercially under the name Neoprene®. Chloroprene fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, rubbers, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts contain Chlorine in the polymer to reduce the reactivity to many oxidizing agents, as well as to oil and flame.
Polyurethane (PU, AU)
Polyurethane fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts generally have two or three times greater tensile strength and wear resistance than Nitrile and comparable polymers. Polyurethane also provides excellent permeation resistance when compared to most rubbers.
PTFE (Teflon)
The harshest environments require specialized solutions. Often times, a Canyon Components PTFE fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are used in harsh chemical environments. Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as PTFE or Teflon®, is a high-performance fluoropolymer known for its exceptional chemical resistance, low friction, and non-stick properties.
Product Types
Custom Parts
Here at Canyon Components, we make sure to offer our customers any manufacturing technique they desire. Whether your fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts be rubber, plastic, or metal, rest assured that Canyon Components can make it!
Gaskets & Custom Cutting
Whether your custom cut parts be rubber, plastic, sponge, composite, or metal, rest assured that Canyon Components can make it! Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. If you need something that isn't listed, feel free to contact a Canyon Components product and application consultant.
Infinite "Giant" Diameter O-Rings
By either Continuous Molding O-rings, or Splice & Vulcanizing O-rings, Canyon can provide mold-less, infinitely large O-rings at competitive prices!
Specialty Compliances
Canyon have materials available for fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom parts with compliances ranging from USP Class VI <87> & <88> for medical applications, to FDA CFR 21.177.2600 grades A through F for different food types, to the various drinking water specifications like KTW and NSF. Whether it's metal, rubber, or plastic, Canyon can meet your needs!
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals Pros & Cons
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are essential components for ensuring leak-free connections in threaded assemblies across various industries. With features such as effective sealing, ease of installation, and durability, these seals provide reliable performance in demanding applications, from aerospace and automotive to industrial machinery and marine environments. While they offer many advantages, including cost-effectiveness and simplified maintenance, it is important to consider their limitations, such as material compatibility and pressure capabilities, when selecting the right seal for your application. Understanding the features, applications, and potential drawbacks of fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals will help you make informed decisions to ensure optimal performance in your systems.
Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. Feel free to contact Canyon Components engineering and let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect part for your needs.
Pros of Fastener Seals and Stat-O-Seals
Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals offer several advantages that make them a preferred choice for sealing threaded assemblies:
- Effective Sealing: These seals provide a reliable barrier against leaks, ensuring the integrity of the connection and preventing fluid loss or contamination.
- Wide Range of Applications: With various material options and sizes available, fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals can be used in a broad range of industries and applications.
- Durability: Designed to withstand high pressures, temperatures, and exposure to harsh environments, these seals offer long-lasting performance and reliability.
- Cost-Effective: Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are a cost-effective sealing solution, offering reliable performance at a relatively low cost compared to more complex sealing systems.
- Simplified Maintenance: The integrated design of Stat-O-Seals simplifies maintenance and replacement, reducing downtime and associated costs.
Cons of Fastener Seals and Stat-O-Seals
While fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals offer many benefits, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider:
- Material Compatibility: The performance of these seals can be affected by the choice of material. For example, certain elastomers may degrade when exposed to specific chemicals or extreme temperatures.
- Limited Reusability: Fastener seals and Stat-O-Seals are generally designed for single-use applications. Reusing them after disassembly may compromise their sealing effectiveness.
- Installation Precision: Proper installation is crucial for the effective performance of these seals. Misalignment or over-tightening of the fastener can lead to seal failure.
- Pressure Limitations: While these seals are designed to handle a range of pressures, they may not be suitable for extremely high-pressure applications without additional reinforcement.
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