Profiles

Seal Master Inflatable Seal Basic Geometry:

Seal Master inflatable seals inflate and deflate in three basic directions of operation: the axial (or normal to the mounting plane) direction, the radial-in direction, and the radial-out direction. Each of these inflation directions has their own set of performance parameters for measurements such as the height of inflation ("stroke" of the seal) and the centerline bend radius that the seal can negotiate.

These performance parameters are further impacted by the cross-section geometry of the seal as well. (Seal cross-sections are presented in the section: "Typical Inflatable Seal Configurations) To obtain an appreciation for the direction of inflation, activate the animations below by clicking on the Illustration. The animations will open up in Apple QuickTime player by default. If you do not have this application or need to update your current version click here to download.