Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC

Randy Matthys

Michael P McNally

Chad Yoder

Louis Mattina

Christopher Tones

Patrick Rhodes

Howard Lockhart

Bruce Stratton

A spiral wound header ring is provided. The spiral wound header ring comprises at least one outer fabric layer and at least one spiral of inner fabric and rubber. The spiral wound header ring further may have a sealing surface that extends from a rearward facing surface to the forward facing annular, radially extending, surface.

Hydraulic components and methods of manufacturing

Header ring for a reciprocating stem or piston rod

An improved sealing apparatus and associated methods are disclosed herein. The sealing apparatus includes a housing defining a center axis, an alignment element positioned around the center axis, and a sealing element fixedly attached with the alignment element. The alignment element has first and second protrusions extending toward the center axis. The sealing element has a third protrusion extending toward the center axis. The alignment element is made of a first material with less elasticity than a second material of which the sealing element is made.

Shaft sealing apparatus and associated methods

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Palmyra, NY, United States of America

Randy Matthys