Robotics

Sealing & Gasketing Solutions

Robotics Solutions

Seals and gaskets in robotic systems are crucial for protecting against contaminants, maintaining pressure or vacuum, ensuring proper lubrication, and providing environmental protection. Their selection depends on the operating environment, specific subsystem needs, and durability requirements.

Enclosures & Housings

Battery Compartment Gaskets

Enclosure Perimeter, Display, Interface Panel, etc. Seals & Gaskets

Requirements

  • Protect electronics from dust and water
  • Must meet specific ingress protection (IP) standards, have excellent chemical resistance, and be compatible with EMI shielding as required

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone
  • Process: Die-cut;  Materials: EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone, EMI gaskets

Battery Compartment Gaskets

Requirements

  • Protect batteries from moisture and dust, especially in outdoor or underwater robots, extending battery life and safety
  • Excellent fire retardance and chemical resistance, withstands battery gases, and remains non-reactive to lithium-ion and other battery chemistries

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding; Materials: Silicone
  • Process: Die-cut; Materials: Silicone, PTFE

Grippers & End Effectors

Grippers and End Effectors

Gripper Pads & Cushions

Requirements

  • Provides non-slip gripping and shock absorption, essential for picking up sensitive or irregularly shaped items
  • High friction with superior abrasion, tear, and puncture resistance, plus strong temperature and chemical resistance for extreme environment as required

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: EPDM, Silicone, PU, FKM

Custom Contoured Seals

Requirements

  • Provide a precise fit for uniquely shaped objects, enhancing grip, suction, or cushioning as needed
  • Flexible and conformable for irregular shapes, with excellent abrasion, tear, temperature, and chemical resistance for extreme environments as required

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding; Materials: EPDM, Silicone, PU, FKM

Manipulator Arm

Manipulator Arm

Joint & Linkage Seals

Requirements

  • Prevent ingress of contaminants to maintain smooth, flexible movement of joints and linkages
  • Flexible for full range of motion, with strong abrasion, tear, and compression resistance for durability and shape retention

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: NBR, FKM, EPDM, CR, Silicone
  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: NBR, FKM, EPDM, CR, Silicone

Wire Pass-Through Grommets

Requirements

  • Provide support and protect wires from abrasion, seal openings, and manage vibrations to enhance durability and reliability
  • Flexible with good heat, abrasion, oil and weather resistance depending on the required environments

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding; Materials: NBR, EPDM, CR

Electronic Systems

Electronic Systems

Sensor Encapsulation Components

Requirements

  • Shock protection and vibration damping to ensure precise sensor function
  • Block contaminants and moisture to preserve the integrity of sensors

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: Silicone, Urethane, EPDM, Natural Rubber

Actuation Systems

Actuation Systems

Fluid & Pneumatic System Seals & Gaskets

Requirements

  • Prevent contaminants like dust, moisture, and chemicals from entering the system, protecting it from wear and corrosion
  • High-IP rated sealing profiles for complete dust and water ingress protections with excellent resistance to UV, ozone and chemicals

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: NBR, FKM, EPDM, Silicone
  • Process: Die-cut;   Materials: NBR, FKM, EPDM, Silicone