Filtration
Filtration
If you’re reading this because you have a late-stage seal performance problem please contact us now to troubleshoot and find the best solution. Quickly. We can ship prototype compression molded seals in two weeks, LSR molded parts in 4-6 weeks, and cut elastomer, plastics and foams/sponges in hours or days. Stock seals ship same day.
Filter housings and replaceable elements utilize static and semi static seal designs configured in face seal, radial seal, piston seal or bore seal applications and include specialty vent seals, lathe cuts, square cuts, square seals, primer seals, flow control and backflow prevention seals, lip seals and u-cups. There is a specialty filter for every industrial application, from food and beverage thru biopharma, high purity gas, hydraulics, fuels, CCV (crank case ventilation, and sanitary systems). Elements are paper, porous membrane, porous plastics, meshes and so on. While each filter is optimized for its intended use the seal profiles and materials have to work with the intended media while maintaining acceptable long term compression set resistance, permeation performance, and optimal interference fit for predictable installation/filter change out.
Quality comes first with Darcoid. Nothing moves without Quality’s approval. Our team is driven to assure zero defects with control plans aligned to your quality process manual - We secured ISO 9001 registration in 2002 and we continue to innovate, most recently securing IATF 16949 registration in 2021. We recognize specific QA and regulatory requirements for filtration industry applications. We take care to understand critical control features based on the application and include those in our PPAP control processes. If you’re at all uncertain of your current seal supplier’s commitment to quality take our quick 5 question survey for a pulse check and to benchmark with your peers.
If you’re visiting this page because you are dealing with recurring quality escapes please contact us and book time with our QA experts.. Our QA team has developed a wealth of seal quality expertise over the years. We know where and how escapes can happen at every step of the manufacturing process and what controls need to be in place and verified.
In new product design processes the integration of the sealing element(s) are frequently overlooked or considered an afterthought. Our technical team at Darcoid is driven to help you develop the best possible seal for your unique application. Frequently, filter seals need to function in mass produced low tolerance injection molded, cast or stamped metal housings and grooves. These can present challenges in seal design. Darcoid knows how to leverage elastomer performance characteristics to bridge these challenges to get you the best seal.
Our Test Bench team is experienced in running custom “soup mix” fluid combinations to understand the effect of exposure to multiple chemicals on material volume swell or compression set. We always recommend engaging with a Darcoid applications engineer as early in your project as possible to assure your project timeline and budget stay on track.
A critical part of your program’s success is making sure the seal that gets assembled in your factory 4 or 5 years from now performs the same as the seal you qualify for production release. Small omissions or assumptions in your control specs can create major headaches in the future.. Darcoid Applications Engineers will teach you how to control Seal Performance Creep so you can rest easy and focus on developing your next great thing!
Our fulfillment and supply chain teams’ mantra is “wherever and whenever you need it, your shipment will be there”. With inventory forward positioned in the USA, Europe and Asia we keep your lines running wherever in the world your product is assembled. Being easy to do business with is critical and everyone in our customer experience team is motivated and empowered to align with your business model to make that happen.
Darcoid has been in business for over 60 years and over that time we have come to recognize one simple truth: The performance of your product is directly related to the quality and reliability of the seal. With those words in mind we continue to innovate and collaborate with customers whose products change the world for the better. To deliver meaningful and measurable value to your entire organization we have built and deployed the powerful Next Level™ strategy - by deliberately integrating with your teams in quality, seal technology, fulfillment services and growth strategy. True Partnership.
We’re looking forward to earning your trust and becoming your go-to seal solutions provider.