Kalsi Engineering, Inc. (KEI) pioneered the development of advanced gate valve methodology that is used to account for the flow-induced forces and complex interactions between the stem and gate, gate […]
Rotary Seal Blog
Blogging is a way for Kalsi Engineering to provide up to date information more quickly than we can through traditional information channels like our seal handbook and static web pages. Here you will learn how we are working to solve industry problems through posts about new rotary seal products and posts about testing directed at specific industry problems and applications. You will also learn about the people who make it all happen, as we highlight the achievements and milestones in their lives. Visit our blog for the latest information on Kalsi-brand rotary seals and other Kalsi Engineering products and services.
A new seal arrangement for RCDs
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 Flow Loop Upgrade
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 […]
Testing BDRP Seals for high pressure hydraulic swivel service
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 […]
KEI’s Continued Support of the International Nuclear Power Industry
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. […]
2,500 psi Tests of Mud Motor Seals at 285°F and 250 sfpm
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 […]
BDRP Seals™ for the fluid power industry
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 […]
8.434” BDRP-type rotary seals install easily without a removable groove wall
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 […]
A revision of the Kalsi Seal Handbook™
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” — […]
Exploring installation of -318 Plastic Lined Seals™ in one-piece seal grooves
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 […]
