We have completed separate effects testing of the key components of a new rotary seal arrangement that enables rotary control devices (RCDs) to operate without the aid of an external […]

KEI is committed to providing superb engineering services to our valued customers. In early 2021 KEI will complete an upgrade to our flow loop that will allow us to expand […]

Introduction to BDRP swivel seals BDRP seals (Bi-Directional Rotation and Pressure) are patented rotary seals engineered to generate hydrodynamic lubrication with high differential pressure acting from either side and with […]

Ryan Sicking of Kalsi Engineering was a presenter at the CANDU Owners Group virtual conference. The CANDU Owners Group was attended by plant engineers, valve manufacturers and other service providers. […]

Introduction to Extra Wide mud motor seals The Extra Wide Hybrid Seal™ was developed so that oilfield mud motor sealed bearing assemblies can benefit from the advantages of a much […]

  Introduction BDRP Seals are featured in the September 17, 2020 “Fluid Power Journal” article “Kalsi Engineering Releases New Class of High-Pressure Seals”. The article focuses on the pressure and […]

Rotary seal installation testing This is a follow-up to our July 14, 2020 blog “Exploring installation of -318 Plastic Lined Seals™ in one-piece seal grooves”. In that blog we noted […]

Our online seal handbook, which provides guidelines for implementing Kalsi-brand rotary shaft seals in rotating equipment, has been revised. Highlights of the revisions follow. Chapter D7 “Extrusion gap considerations” — […]

We are continuing to explore the installability of Plastic Lined Kalsi Seals™ made with the stiff and highly extrusion resistant -318 seal material combination. Our literature currently reports, “We were […]

Kalsi Engineering has been conducting 10,000 psi tests directed at increasing the pressure capacity of hydraulic swivels, washpipe assemblies, and similar applications. Our previously reported 320-hour and 368 hour tests […]