Success Stories
Key Studies
A large beverage dispensing manufacturer was developing a new valve meant to dispense several different soft drinks and teas in order to create a more efficient system that took up much less space. After an analysis of the chemistry involved with the different drinks, and an extensive taste test protocol, we were able to come up with an FKM material to replace EPDM, which stopped the swelling issues that plagued the valve and created a smooth system capable of dispensing a substantially higher number of different drink options. These new systems are working throughout the country.
A large automotive lighting OEM was presented with an application that required a seal design to prevent water ingress from reaching the sensitive electronics inside the light. It was a real challenge, as all of the mating components had been designed and tooled, so we had to design a profile to adapt to the established assembly components, be compatible with all of the assembly materials, and create a positive static seal. After a thorough analysis of the 3D assembly file, we created a seal profile that met all this criterion, and got samples to the engineer within (10) days.
A large manufacturer had a design challenge that required a structurally rigid base along with a soft seal material, and the assembly had already been designed and tooled. ECS offered design support changes with a co-molded PP/TPV material, and worked with engineering to validate the level of structural integrity required balanced with a seal profile to create the proper result. With some slight modifications made along with way, we were able to find the balance necessary to meet the objectives and not require modifcation of the existing tooling.
A valve manufacturer was using a magnetically actuated solenoid valve, but was having difficulty meeting cost constraints with the high cost of the SS body that housed the valve seal. We suggested over molding a standard steel body with an inert plastic, and then over molding the plastic with a TPV to create the seal face. This allowed the customer to replace the expensive SS material while still maintaining the magnetic properties, and reduced the overall cost of the unit by more than 40%.
A large pump manufacturer was using fabric inserted rubber diaphragms for their diaphragm pumps, but struggled with the cost. We suggested a TPE material with some design changes, and reduced the cost of the diaphragms by almost 50%, while improving the average durability of the pumps to the point where the customer was able to extend the warranty of their systems. This has now become the primary material for their diaphragms, and is used throughout their pump lines pumping a wide array of media.
Patrick Tobin has been in the rubber and plastics industry for more than (30) years. After rising to the level of President of Real Seal Co. for over (20) years, Patrick started ECS to continue offering a unique, results oriented approach to solving seal and mechanical component application challenges both domestically and internationally. Patrick has worked with engineers and executives in a vast array of industrial markets, from the largest automotive and heavy equipment OEM’s to start ups around the world.
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