Keith, Thanks for the input, I felt repetitive, but it was tough to demonstrate the different functions of the valve without always referring to the Automotive context. I agree that I need to come up with a better demo.
I came up with the actuator geometry when I was designing a fuel pressure...
I put together this little video about the valves we use in automotive applications. I want to get some feedback, comments and especially criticisms about the how the valve functions. My experiences are very much limited to my applications, which are automotive, but getting feedback from a...
Whether or not it is a dynamic or static seal, I believe that lubrication is always a necessity. O-rings work by moving dynamically in the gland to the point of greatest pressure differential across the gland. That is also why you will not want to crush the seal too much. If the o-ring...
I think that is pretty close. The key, in my opinion, is to look at the trace elements that differentiate the materials. The problem with many overseas suppliers is material consistency, so make sure your supplier has access to mass spectrometer and they verify their materials often.