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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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Extend the life of your Kaplan turbines with PXL SEALS blade seals

01/07/2025 - posted in HYDRO

Extend the life of your Kaplan turbines: Discover the innovative sealing solution from PXL SEALS In the field of hydroelectricity, Kaplan turbine operators understand the importance of blade sealing. Failure of these components can result in an immediate halt to electricity production, causing (...)

Tags : Kaplan seals, blade seals, PXL seals, sealing system, hydropower

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Why do manufacturers and users of large bearings choose PXL SEALS as their sealing partner?

07/03/2025 - posted in Large bearings

Large bearings and slewing rings: how does PXL SEALS meet the specific needs of these sealing applications? In this article, we highlight the design and manufacture of our seals, why they are ideally suited to large bearings and slewing rings, and some examples of applications. 1) Seals for (...)

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PXL Jumbo Seal: the sealing solution for large bearings for tunnelling and construction equipment

20/12/2024 - posted in Large bearings

Tunnelling and construction sector equipment are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. In this context, the seals of components such as slewing rings and large bearings are essential to ensure their performance and durability. For more than 30 years now, PXL SEALS has been (...)

Tags : tunnelling, TBM, sealing for construction, sealing systems, seals

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