Across Europe and the rest of the world, sealing systems continue to come under increasing pressure. As is only right, environmental regulations, safety expectations, and operating conditions become more demanding as we look to improve performance, reduce our impact on the planet, and tighten budgets where possible.

Extending seal longevity, without compromising reliability or compliance, is highly prized. The costs involved in replacing seals go far beyond the price of the seal itself, especially when those seals are in hard to reach places or aggressive environments.

Energising springs play a vital but often underestimated role in this context. They might be small, but the impact they have on seal performance is massive.

Seal longevity is improved when the load applied to the contact between the seal and the mating surface is controlled and predictable. This is important, particularly as wear, tolerance variation and thermal cycling creep into the equation. The energising spring is what slows down any reduction in sealing force, and staves off leaks and performance degradation.

This year, at Clifford Springs, we are celebrating 80 years of manufacturing springs, and we think we’ve got pretty good at it! Specialising in energising springs, we have built up a level of experience and expertise that has seen us collaborating with clients, and being part of the innovation in their seal design. When we’re part of the R&D process from the start, we can look at every single aspect of the spring, and ensure that its effectiveness is maximised across every requirement. We can advise on spring type and spring material, and undertake the tests that are needed to get it exactly right.

As sealing challenges become more complex, it makes it even more important to treat energising springs as  integral contributors to performance, safety, and regulatory compliance rather than as secondary components selected late in the design process.

If you want to collaborate, rather than just source, the technical team at Clifford Springs is here for you. Let us help you create robust, reliable, and future-ready sealing solutions, starting with the tiniest component, the energising spring.

Contact information

www.cliffordsprings.com
sales@cliffordsprings.co.uk
+44 (0)1527 62876
Unit 45 Enfield Industrial Estate, Redditch, B97 6DE