Seals for general industrial and consumer product applications

Every week Darcoid is presented with new and novel requirements for seals. Our team deploys a proven development methodology to arrive at the best possible seal for the application with quality management and supply programs tailored to each unique program.

Shout out for Darcoid ... You guys did probably our most complex seal design for … our reservoir cap was an overmolded seal. That's still cranking out revenue to this day and doing very well for us. ..That was a huge .. learning for our team. So just kudos to your team.

General Industry

Critical deadline?

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 the same day.

Is "Recall" already baked into your specs?

A critical part of your program’s success is making sure the seal that gets assembled in your product 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!  We can start with a quick audit of your current specification to tell you if you're exposed to risk.  Conversely our audit may indicate overly complicated specs, which may limit your manufacturing and sourcing team’s ability to scale into efficient high-volume production.

Advanced Specification Support

The core sealing principles remain constant

Designs for a new high efficiency pump, irrigation component, underwater camera housing, child proof moisture resistant pill enclosure, access panel for EV charging stations,  … you name it, we’ve found the best seal for it.  While the variety of end use applications is endless the basic principles of sealing stay the same.  We’ll consult with you to uncover the critical inputs we need to get you a seal you can count on. 

Seal Types

In-house expertise to support your team

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.  Engage with a Darcoid applications engineer as early in your project as possible to assure your project timeline and budget stay on track. 

Seal Design

Quality at the center of the web

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 we certified to the IATF 16949:2016 standard. If you’re at all uncertain of your current seal supplier’s commitment to quality take our quick 5 question survey to see where they stand.

Quality

Take the quiz: How reliable is your seal supplier’s QA?

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.

Seals on time, wherever in the world you need it

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.

Fulfillment

What’s so special about Darcoid?

Darcoid has been in business for 75 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. 

Next Level®

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You need to get your best product designed, validated, specified, ramped and released. We’ve got your back, from concept through zero defect supply programs. It starts with understanding what you need the seal to do. We’re ready to get started.

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