Custom Seal & Brush Engineering for OEMs

There is no standard sealing system that works for all products, so Ultrafab’s specialty products division provides innovative and timely solutions for a broad variety of applications.

With a wide range of sealing products at various price points, we can work with you to develop the most cost-effective solution for your application needs.

 

We work with OEMs to reduce cycle time and material cost on their industrial, technology, and energy devices by engineering specialty brush and sealing products.

Light Shields for Industrial, Architectural and Commercial Lighting Fixtures

Custom designed pile seals offer a higher performing and longer lasting solution for blocking out light leaks in and around lens assemblies in a wide range of lighting designs.

Product density can be adjusted to provide proper compression during actuation, allowing for lower friction during movement and less binding of the mating sheet metal panels. Also, with a customizable pile height and independent fiber construction, compression rates over long lengths effectively overcome any variation in gap tolerance to keep a consistent light seal that will not distort the enclosure.

Blinder Brushes for Telecom, Server Cabinets and Wiring Devices

Monofilament brushes act as the perfect sealing solution for gaps where thermal transfer needs to be managed, but cables, wires and connectors must freely pass through. Custom densities and mixed fiber types allow for adjustability based on how many, or how few, objects must pass thru optimizing performance and space. Custom welded shapes also allow for better integration into existing designs to lower upfront development costs associated to complex tooling.

Energy Recovery Cartridge Seals

Brush seals with a high density monofilament designed to include a soft touch center fin can be used to assist in the reduction of airflow, and provide minimal wear. The added fin barrier feature also allows for the seal to double as a wiper, and with fins in multiple locations it can increase the efficiency of the seal up to 30% when compared to a non fin seal.

• Integrated mounting tab reduces the need for additional mounting components.
• All plastic design resists corrosion.

Static Elimination Brushes for Automation Lines

Static elimination brushes are used for the reduction of charge build up in automated processes where high speed movement can create static, which can be damaging to surrounding equipment and harmful to operators.

Common Applications Include:

• High speed conveyor lines.
• Sheet line extrusion equipment.
• Robotic pick and place machines

Roller Brushes for Industrial and Agricultural Processing

Various roller brush configurations are used for agricultural cleaning and processing for produce and vegetables, as well as for applicators, product guidance and transportation along conveyor lines.

Extruded Seals for Enclosures

Custom extruded seals can be manufactured to print for any design utilizing a wide range of materials and configurations, including co-extruded capabilities which incorporate multiple materials, as well as the ability to combine with our brush technology.

Common Applications Include:

• Vent seals used for poultry, dairy and horticulture.
• Enclosure compression seals for HVAC, fuels cells and refrigeration.
• Edge and corner trim for sheetmetal edges.

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We work with OEMs to reduce cycle time and material cost on their transportation components by engineering specialty brush and sealing products.

Blinder Brushes

Custom designed blinder brushes are used to seal out slotted channels, and open pathways, required for component mobility and adjustability. Fiber Texture, type and density can be adjusted to provide superior sealing without impacting resistance to movement, rotational friction or fit. Secondary assembly and integrated mounting configurations are also available to reduce cost, design complexity and increase throughput.

Common Applications Include:

• Black out brushes for consoles and shifter assemblies.
• Brush grommets for lighting assemblies and firewall cable management.
• Rotational shaft seals.

Sweep Seals for Mass Transit Entryways

Brush seals with a high density monofilament designed to include a soft touch center fin can be used to assist in the reduction of noise and air infiltration at the base of entry doors. The added fin barrier feature also allows for the seal to double as a wiper, and with fins in multiple locations it can increase the efficiency of the seal up to 30% when compared to a non fin seal.

• Integrated mounting tab reduces the need for additional mounting components.
• All plastic design resists corrosion. Profiles

Window Shade Seals

Low friction pile seals allow for smooth actuation of cabin window shades, which also provide a long lasting solution to preventing light leakage, dampening thermal transfer and reducing vibration. Sliding Track Window Seals Low friction track seals are used for passenger and enclosure areas sliding force must be at a minimum. The integrated glide strip provides reduced drag and lower overall operating forces, which allows for smooth movement and a lower coefficient of friction than traditional flocked rubber.

Sliding Track Window Seals

Low friction track seals are used for passenger and enclosure areas sliding force must be at a minimum. The integrated glide strip provides reduced drag and lower overall operating forces, which allows for smooth movement and a lower coefficient of friction than traditional flocked rubber.

Compression Seals for Panels, Windows and Doors

Custom extruded seals can be designed to prevent against water infiltration around window and door assemblies, reduce vibration and trim out the interface between internal and external body panels, hood cowl assemblies, as well as headlight and taillight lamp assemblies.

We work hard to stay up to date on the latest fenestration standards by attending many industry association meetings such as AAMA, NFRC, and WDMA.

Suggested resources that contain information on window performance and design:

• NFRC – National Fenestration Rating Council
• WDMA – Window & Door Manufacturer’s Association
• DOE – Energy Star Windows
• CWDMA – Canadian Window & Door Manufacturers Association