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Sealing for Hydropower: Meeting the needs of power plants

23/09/2026 - posted in HYDRO

PXL SEALS designs and manufactures sealing solutions specifically for the hydropower sector, drawing on its engineering department and production facility located in Valserhône. From supplying standard hydraulic seals to designing custom solutions, PXL SEALS supports turbine and valve (...)

Tags : seals, hydropower, hydroelectric power plants, hydro, hydro seals, PXL Seals

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Rotary seals: what sealing solution for large bearings and slewing rings?

02/09/2026 - posted in Large bearings

With more than 30 years of experience in the hydroelectric sector, where sealing is a major challenge, PXL SEALS has developed recognized expertise in the design, manufacture, and installation of seals that meet a wide range of operating conditions. Among these, rotary seals occupy an important (...)

Tags : Rotary seals, seals for large bearings, seals for slewing rings, seals for energy, seals for industry

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Corner blocks or complete frames for hydraulic gates: which option should you choose?

04/06/2026 - posted in HYDRO

For hydraulic gates / sluice valves, to complement our range of linear profiles sold by length, we manufacture finished or semi-finished corner blocks and frames. The corner blocks are cast at our workshop in Valserhône in France. 1. The principle behind hydraulic gate seals Why offer (...)

Tags : hydraulic gates, hydropower, seals, PXL SEALS

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Butterfly valve seals : Seals that can sometimes be complex

19/11/2025 - posted in

Butterfly valves or lenses, are control devices that allow flow to be directed to or away from a pipe or piece of equipment. They are found in many industrial sectors, particularly in hydroelectric power plants, where they are used to manage the flow of water from penstocks to turbines (Kaplan, (...)

Tags : Butterfly valves, lens seals, trunnion seals, sealing systems, PXL SEALS, hydro

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Secure your hydro gates and valves with PXL HydroRubber

08/09/2025 - posted in HYDRO

What are the sealing solutions for steel-framed gates at hydroelectric plants, dams, and locks? These gates play an essential role in the safety, operation, and performance of hydroelectric structures. Their seals are subject to mechanical, hydraulic, and environmental stresses and must meet high (...)

Tags : hydropower, gates, valves, PXL SEALS, Hydrorubber

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