The market for military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also commonly referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has seen major growth over the past decade. As a critical element of defense, UAV and UAS systems place a high priority on reliability. Ensuring that reliability means that critical factors such as friction and leakage are...
Designing clinical chemistry analyzers that deliver consistent, long-term service, efficiency, and accuracy is one tough job. But choosing the right seal can make it a lot easier. That’s why we’ve prepared this short presentation for you. It examines the relationship between seal selection and the performance of hematology, urinalysis, and other analyzer types. Additionally,...
Precision machined from FDA compliant polymers and available in space-saving sizes, The Bal Seal® helps surgical robot designers meet the demand for smaller machines that deliver more precise haptic sensing and feedback. Our seal combines very low friction jacket materials with innovative geometries and a wear-reducing energizer to deliver superior sealing effectiveness AND smooth,...
The Bal Conn® electrical contact and the SYGNUS® implantable contact system deliver low electrical resistance (as low as 10 milliohms in some sizes) and minimal heat rise for maximum power efficiency and patient safety. Our components are helping designers redefine “temporary” circulatory support by enabling implantation for longer recovery periods.
In heart assist devices, the small stuff matters. Little details, like electrical resistance levels in the power interconnect, can have a big impact on performance and patient safety. Our Bal Conn® electrical contact, with its ultra-low resistance and minimal heat rise, helps devices—and designers—keep their cool, and manage power more efficiently.
Recently, a seasoned mechanical engineer at Motiv Space Systems told us, “When I work with you, I don’t have to think about seals.” That’s music to our ears, because it means we’re helping designers stay focused on bigger things – like landing a rover on Mars. But maybe you’re not quite ready to let...
In heart assist devices, the small stuff matters. Details like contact electrical resistance in the power interconnect can have a big impact on device life and patient safety. The Bal Conn® electrical contact and SYGNUS® implantable contact system (a turnkey serial Bal Conn® and silicone seal configuration) offer ultra-low contact resistance of <10 milliohms...
We’re an engineering company, and we share your love for breaking things down to their most essential elements. After all, what better way is there to learn about form, function, and potential performance limitations? That engineering mindset is what motivated us to create and launch a new website feature dedicated to seal materials....
The seal you choose for your medical ventilator design or retrofit can have a big impact on its performance. And a custom-engineered seal, one that’s designed to meet your exact requirements, can significantly improve service life, accuracy, and consistency. This short but informative presentation examines the relationship between seal choice and the performance of...
You’re constantly challenged to design life-saving dialysis machines that run longer and more reliably while delivering precise levels of dialysate. The Bal Seal® spring-energized seal can help. It can provide reduced maintenance, lower operating costs, and biocompatibility & FDA compliance. Bal Seal® spring-energized seal improves performance and accuracy in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis machines...
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