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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 (...)

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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

Put the HLB process in the hands of your teams and optimise your maintenance operations

09/09/2024 - posted in On-site services

Optimise your maintenance operations with the HLB process: quick repair without dismantling Our HLB (Hot Layer Bonding) process is used to replace seals on all types of application, whatever your line of business. The HLB process offers an effective quick repair solution to stop leaks without (...)

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Guide vane seals: specific features and solutions

15/07/2024 - posted in HYDRO

Of the various applications that require the use of seals at hydroelectric facilities, the distributors of Kaplan, Bulb and Francis turbines are the most important elements. Guide vanes are devices present at hydroelectric facilities, in the zone called the distributor which allows for regulation (...)

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