August 8, 2014 - Parker releases EFS Engineered Flange Seal to reduce rework and eliminate frustration of replacing standard O-rings in hose product installations.. Designed to fit in the grooves of Parker Hannifin’s Code 61 and Code 62 Flanges, EFS helps eliminate the problems that plague standard O-rings, which are prone to pop out of the flange groove. EFS provides consistently strong seal retention. The rounded design of standard O-rings has an unnatural fit in the flanges, leaving a gap in the groove.
This gap can lead to difficult installation, hose assembly leakage, and the potential for the O-ring to fall out. The shape of the EFS reduces the possibility of pop out and the need to replace or reinstall the O-ring, eliminating costly leakage and time-consuming pre-assembly handling. The secure, engineered design of the EFS benefits all high-pressure applications, and fluid power professionals can expect reduced downtime and rework after installation.
EFS product features include:
- Secure seal retention before, during, and after installation
- Quick assembly with no tooling or lubrication needed
- Reduced risk of seal damage and leakage
- Ability to withstand working temperature of up to 257°F
- 90 Durometer nitrile
EFS is ideally suited for high-pressure applications in construction, agriculture, forestry, industrial, mining, and many other markets.
