11 articles
General
Broad, non-product-specific engineering and commercial guidance — how to specify seals, work with suppliers, control tooling, protect the aftermarket and manage long-term supply.
- GeneralPrototype seals and rapid sealing solutionsPrototype seals, custom O-rings, CNC machined sealing components, PTFE parts and rapid manufacturing for engineering development, testing and low-volume production.11 min · Updated 2026-08-10
- GeneralSealpool: the SKF years, independence in 2002, and the seal rangeSealparts was part of the Sealpool group, acquired by SKF in 2000 and independent again from March 2002. A summary of the Sealpool hydraulic seal range: piston seals, rod seals, wipers, guide rings, spring-activated seals, O-rings and back-up rings.6 min · Updated 2026-08-08
- GeneralWhat We KnowAn evolving index of sealing knowledge accumulated by Sealparts since 1980 — from leather seals and hand drawings to modern hydraulic, pneumatic, Japanese and prototype sealing technology.24 min · Updated 2026-08-07
- GeneralAcademic and student research supportSealparts supports students and academic departments researching hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, O-rings and bearing rings — with samples, material data, catalogue drawings and engineering guidance.5 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralPrototype seals, bearing rings and O-ringsHow prototype seals, guide and bearing rings and custom O-rings are defined, tested and progressed into production samples, pilot batches and small-batch supply.9 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralSealparts Ltd — based in Coalport, Telford: what we doSealparts Ltd is an authorised hydraulic and pneumatic seal distributor based in Coalport, Telford, Shropshire. We supply genuine Sakagami, Guarnitec, Tecnotex, Tecnolan and Accofluor seals across the UK and Europe.4 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralWhere to Buy Sakagami Seals in EuropeBuy genuine Sakagami hydraulic and pneumatic seals in Europe from Sealparts Ltd, authorised distributor. Part numbers, catalogue PDF, materials and EU delivery.6 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralWhere can I buy Tecnolan seals in the UK and Europe?Buy genuine Tecnolan polyurethane hydraulic seals from Sealparts Ltd, the authorised UK and European distributor. We supply rod, piston, wiper and buffer seals with catalogue part numbers and engineering support.3 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralWhere can I buy Tecnotex seals in the UK and Europe?Buy genuine Tecnotex hydraulic seals from Sealparts Ltd, the authorised UK and European distributor. We supply fabric-reinforced NBR and polyurethane rod, piston and wiper seals with catalogue part numbers and engineering support.3 min · Updated 2026-08-06
- GeneralBefore Selecting a Seal, Interrogate the ApplicationThe Sealparts Seal Application Interrogation Tool — a structured method for interrogating a sealing application before selecting a seal. Covers function, hardware, operating conditions, media, environment, failure evidence, regulation, tooling, tariffs, country of origin, geopolitical risk and supply continuity.18 min · Updated 2026-07-26
- GeneralHow to Specify and Buy a Seal for a New ApplicationA 25-step engineering and commercial guide for OEMs specifying a new seal — from NDA, application data and material selection through to tooling ownership, IP, country of origin, spares strategy and long-term supply.22 min · Updated 2026-07-24