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Material Handling

05 May

Inflatable seals offer a “soft” grip on anything from sand casts in the engine manufacturing process to satellite components. The use of a rubber inflatable seal allows high lifting force without damaging sensitive parts. With multiple inflatable seals, the end user can lift upwards of 20,000 lbs depending on the design of the system. Using […]

Marine

05 May

Prop shaft maintenance, Doors, Window and hatch seals. Hatches and Doors – Inflatable seals offer a watertight solution for sliding doors and around circular windows. Dynamic Rubber seals are currently used on some of the most expensive yachts on the water.

Food Processing

05 May

Food Processing Mixers and Smokehouses commonly use inflatable seals on their doors to effectively seal against product loss and smoke fumes. DRI supplies food grade rubber products that will conform to FDA requirements. Note: DRI offers smokehouse seals or stand alone extrusions. Smokehouse Seals DRI manufactures several inflatable gaskets that will fit existing smokehouse doors. […]

Flood Barriers

05 May

For high water, garages, and basements, leak proof flood barriers are an integral part of keeping property dry. We manufacture inflatable seals for retrofits and pre-existing flood gates. Inflatable seals offer an absolute water barrier when zero leakage is required. They are ideal when flush thresholds are needed such as entry ways to commercial and […]

Chemical Processing

05 May

DRI has developed several inflatable sealing solutions for fluid bed dryers made from FKM and silicone to withstand both high temperatures and chemical caustics. For fluid bed dryers, Dynamic Rubber offers standard and custom inflatable seal solutions for both chemical processing and pharmaceutical processing equipment to withstand high explosion and operating pressures. Depending on the […]

Aerospace

05 May

Aerospace – Composite molding, Rubber Seals and Inflatable Canopy Seals Hatches and doors in small private aircraft are well known to be loud and prone to wind noise. An inflatable seal around the door frame or canopy provides a continuous seal during flight. When in operation, the inflatable seal is pressurized by a small electrical […]

Technical Help

04 May

If you need any help in choosing an inflatable seal for your application, you can send us a description or image of your application, and we can propose a solution for you. Inflatable Seal Properties & Function The most effective method for sealing between various surfaces which move in relation to one another is the […]

Valve Options

04 May

Valves & Regulators DRI will supply the necessary valves and ancillary products for your inflatable seal application. Choosing the right air connectors and regulators will be a factor in making sure that your inflatable seals and bladders function properly. Note: All inflatable seals require a regulated supply of air or liquid. Please consult a Dynamic […]

Material Selections

04 May

Material Compounds Available Materials Styrene-Butadiene [SBR] Chloroprene [CR] Neoprene® Butyl [IIR] Ethylene Propylene [EPDM/EPM] Silicone [Q] Fluorosilicone [MFQ] Viton® [FKM] Notes: Not all profiles are available in all compounds, please call our technical or sales department. This information is for quick reference only, please contact our technical department for recommendations based on your specific application. […]

Chemical Resistance

04 May

Depending on the application, the selection of which elastomer to use will depend greatly on the environment directly in contact with the inflatable seal or pneumatic bladder. Very high or extremely low temperatures & corrosive chemicals will have an adverse affect on a seal’s performance and life. If you are unsure of what elastomer is […]

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