February 2020

Advertorial A s part of Diploma PLC, a FTSE 250 international group of businesses supplying specialised technical products and services, FPE Seals provides marketing-leading products to meet the urgent needs of engineers, repairers and resellers. The company stock, supply and distribute to customers internationally, operating from branches across the UK, including Swan Seals in Aberdeen, as well as a branch in The Netherlands. The right seal for the job When it comes to selecting seals for hydraulic rams, both at OEM or repair stage, it is important to consider the parameters of the application and operating conditions. High pressure, medium used, extreme temperatures, aggressive chemicals, working environment and legislation standards, will all have an impact on the chosen material of seal. FPE Seals stock and supply replacement seals and seal kits for most well-known applications, in a wide range of standard and specialist polymeric materials, including an Oil and Gas standard NORSOK and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved range. The range of styles include piston, rod, wiper and rotary seals, static seals Contact the team today Call: 01325 282732 Email: sales@fpeseals.com Or order online at www.fpeseals.com Worldwide distributor and manufacturer of polymeric seals and hydraulic cylinder parts, FPE Seals has been supplying products for engineered applications for the past 35 years. and guide rings, available in both metric and imperial sizes. Aftermarket and industrial OEMs, as well as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations in need of sealing products, often require a quick response to minimise downtime or delays to a project. Having large distribution centres, with a stock of over 35,000 different seals, hydraulic cylinder parts and associated products, means that FPE Seals are well- equipped to deal with these customers. Not one size fits all Some sealing solutions can be harder to source, or a customer may be unsure what it is that they need. Therefore, along with having a wide range of readily available seal kits for well- known brands and applications in stock, FPE Seals also offer a legacy sourcing service. The expert team can identify any old parts, to help with providing a replacement. Another service the company provides is the design and creation of express machined seals by their inhouse manufacturing team. Seals are tailormade to a customer’s exact needs, created to specification to match metal work dimensions exactly. This offers a quick alternative, if the product needed is more bespoke, cannot be sourced or long delivery is expected for standard parts. State-of-the-art machines, using the latest in computerised technology are used to produce just about any seal profile, in full range of approved materials, with advice given by the knowledgeable team on the best seal and material for the job in hand. One stop shop As well as seals for hydraulic rams, FPE Seals also supply a full range of self-build cylinder components, manufactured to the highest standard and quality and designed to fit together with ease. This includes a range of core components available from 25mm up to 300mm in diameter, large bore components rated to 300 bar, a heavy-duty range pressure-rated to 350 bar and a stainless-steel range, designed to tolerate more intense environments. This gives FPE Seals the advantage of being a one stop shop for all the individual parts needed for hydraulic cylinder design and maintenance. The expert FPE Seals team are well-versed in the needs of the industry and can offer advice and guidance whenever needed to help with cylinder design and the sealing required. Both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered, FPE Seals pride themselves on using their industry knowledge and technical expertise, to deliver a high-quality, personal and efficient service. Finding the right product, to best fit a customer’s requirement is the FPE team’s top priority. Having a large stock, along with the ability to design and manufacture bespoke seals, means that they can fulfil almost any order. A same dispatch service is available internationally for most products, which helps guarantee customers get what they need, when they need it. Signed, Sealed, Delivered February 2020 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 19

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