Understanding the Difference Between Gasket Types As we like to say, where there are pumps and valves, there are also gaskets.  Gaskets are critical components in fluid conveyance systems. There is a wide variety of types and materials that they can be made from.  Many of our most commonly-asked questions revolve around which gaskets are […]

Our Main Objective is Your Success!   Challenge A National steel mill manufacturer was experiencing a high number of work roll bearing failures. They had increased the line speed to the point that grease lubrication of the roll stand bearings was not acceptable and were forced to install a new automatic oil lubrication system. While […]

Dichtomatik goes beyond the average distributor of sealing solutions.  We work with a wide variety of clients with many different needs, including those who are resellers or creating packaged solutions for their own customers.  In such cases, we also offer a full kitting & bagging service for seals, with near-total flexibility in how the kits and […]

Hydraulic accumulators are used in a variety of different industries, for everything from agricultural applications to construction and mining solutions, offering engineers a range of options to overcome challenges. However, you might be wondering what specific problems they’re designed to solve, which is why the team of experts from Dichtomatik has gotten together this insightful […]

DICHTOMATIK service encompasses far more than selling you a sealing solution.  In our culture, and in the way, we conduct business, we incorporate high-quality standards with our products, services, systems, and processes. From selecting the right suppliers to providing product support after the sale, you can be proud to use the products that you buy […]

The new DuPont™ Kalrez® 7375 innovative FFKM oil-seal products exhibit broad chemical and water/steam resistance properties required at high temperatures in chemical process industry applications. Kalrez® 7375 parts present excellent compression set resistance, exceptional physical property retention, and improved mechanical strength properties. Other Kalrez compounds have done the job over the years when faced with […]

As one of the world’s most trusted sources for seals and sealing solutions, Dichtomatik is often called upon to find solutions to difficult problems.  We carry on this tradition at Dichtomatik US.  We specialize not just in selling O-rings and other sealing products, but in applying our knowledge of sealing materials to overcome challenges other companies […]

One of the most basic, yet critical, decisions when putting together almost any piece of hardware is your choice of fastener seals.  At their most basic, fastener seals are simply a piece of rubber surrounded by a metal ring that acts as support.  Used properly, they eliminate clearance gaps between attached components, while also preventing leaks […]

If you’ve stumbled across this post, chances are you need a unique sealing solution but aren’t quite sure where to start looking or what type of seal you’re needing. Here at Dichtomatik, we offer an array of solutions with gaskets being one of the most prevalent requests. To start, it would make sense to understand […]

What do you do when you have a shaft that needs to pass through or into liquid or gaseous environments, while spinning at high RPMs, but without allowing any of the outside environment to get through?  That’s when you need a seal. Seals are often complicated, but necessary for many applications.  This is exactly the […]