Technical Articles, Product Announcements, and Other Resources 

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Garlock Seal Replacements
Are You in Need of Garlock Klozure® Oil Seals?
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James Walker Seal Replacements
Do You Need James Walker Seal Replacements? We’ve Got You Covered!
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V-Seals | Large Diameter
Colonial Seal Has The V-Seals You Need!
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Vulcan Chem Rings & Encapsulated O-rings
Enhance Seal Durability with Vulcan’s Chem-Rings and Encapsulated O-Rings
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OEM Replacement Seals
Need A Replacement OEM Seal? Colonial Seal Company Can Help!
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Sealing Materials
Colonial Seal Has A Wide Range of Seal Materials to Choose From
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Custom Metal-Cased Seals
Custom Metal-Cased Seals Delivered Within Days!
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Fabric Reinforced Seals
Colonial Seal Makes Seal Replacements Simple With Fabric Reinforced Seals
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Standard & Custom O-rings
Are You Looking For Standard and Custom O-rings?
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Oil Seal Profiles
Standard Seal Profiles For All Your Sealing Needs!
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Back-up Rings | Prevent O-ring Extrusion
Want to Protect Your O-Rings from Extrusion?
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Custom Non-Metallic Seals for Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industries
Colonial Seal Offers Precision-Engineered Vee Packing Sets
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Custom Lathe Cut Seals
Boost Efficiency and Profitability with Custom Lathe Cut Seals
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Vee Packing Sets
Colonial Seal Offers Precision-Engineered Vee Packing Sets
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Guide Rings & Wear Rings
Colonial Seal Delivers High-Performance Guide & Wear Rings
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Standard Shaft Seals
Colonial Seal Offers Standard Shaft Seals
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High Performance Hydraulic Seals
Are You Looking for High Performance Hydraulic Seals?
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Spring Loaded Seals
Solve Your Sealing Challenges with Custom Spring Loaded Seals
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Specialty O-rings
Customized O-Rings for Critical Sealing Solutions
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High-Pressure Seals
Custom High-Pressure Sealing Solutions from Colonial Seal
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MGO Elastomer Cure Dates
Elastomer Materials: Shelf Life and Service Life Explained
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MGO Material Specifications Guide
Suitability of Common Materials: Advantages, Disadvantages and Substitutes
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MGO Chemical Compatibility Chart
Guide to Seal Materials: Serviceability in Presence of Various Liquids
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MGO Seal Tolerance Chart
Quick Reference: Recommended Shaft and Bore Tolerance
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MGO RPM to FPM Conversion Chart
Quick Reference: Shafts from .5 in. to 10 in. Rotating @ 100 to 5000 RPM
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MGO Seal Type Interchange
Cross Reference: Colonial Seal Company Seal Types Crossover to JIS and Others
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MGO STAMP Guidelines
S.T.A.M.P Criteria and Determining Seal Dimensions
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MGO Standard Seal Profiles
Quick Reference: Colonial Seal Company Standard Seal Profiles
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Burr Identification & Removal
Article Published in Fluid Power Journal Tech Directory Addressing Importance of Identifying and Properly Removing Burrs
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Difference Between Metal OD and Rubber-Covered Seals
Design Considerations of Rubber-Covered Seals and Service Applications
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Durometer
Standard for Gauging Hardness / Durability of Elastomeric Materials
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Hydraulic Oil vs Seal Lip Material
Article Published in Fluid Power Journal Tech Directory Addressing Suitability of Materials in Changing Landscape of Hydraulic Fluids
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Lip Seal Design & Geometry
Design Elements for Rotary Seal Lip Geometry that Directly Affect Radial Load
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Pharmaceutical Seal Redesign
Pharmaceutical Application Seal Problem
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Rotary Seal Case Design Options
Seal Case Considerations for Optimal Seal Performance
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Seal Eccentricity Basics
Shaft-to-Bore Misalignment and Dynamic-Runout
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TA Colonial Seal Explains Seal OD Coatings
Material Changes to Seal OD Coatings
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TA Colonial Seal Explains ASTM D 2000 Material Call Out
Breakdown of ASTM D 2000 “Call Out” – Unit of Measure, Grade, Type, Class, etc.
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TA Tolerance Standards for Elastomeric Seals
Article Published in Pumps & Systems Magazine Addressing Industry Standard Tolerances Pertaining to Elastomeric Seals used on Rotating Equipment
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PR Dependable Mechanical Seals You Need to Reduce Downtime Costs
Colonial Seal Company offers premium mechanical seal replacements through a new partnership with a UK-based manufacturer.
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PR Chinese Tariffs Announcment
Colonial Seal Pricing Remains Unaffected Despite US/China Tariffs
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PR Specialty Sealing Solutions for the FDA Market
Colonial Seal Company offers FDA-compliant specialty seals for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing industries.
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PR Colonial Seal Company Named Premiere Supplier
Food and Pharma Processing Equipment OEMs
Choose Colonial Seal for Custom PTFE Solutions
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PR SGS ISO 9001:2015 Certification US10/74678
Colonial Seal Recertified for Compliant Quality Management System

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