Inflatable Seals
Engineered for demanding environments, our inflatable seals provide reliable sealing performance where precision, flexibility, and durability are essential. Discover how a custom-designed solution can enhance your application.
Custom Inflatable Seal
A custom inflatable seal is a highly versatile solution used in various industries to ensure airtight or watertight seals. These seals are tailored to specific applications, providing optimal performance in environments where traditional seals may fail.
Manufactured in the Netherlands, these seals benefit from high-quality European craftsmanship and stringent production standards.
Our team of expert engineers specializes in inflatable seal design, leveraging years of experience to create reliable and innovative sealing solutions. With a short lead time and competitive pricing, a custom inflatable seal offers a cost-effective and efficient sealing solution.
Inflatable Seal Profiles
1010 Stem Flat-Top Profile
The 1010 series, retainer profile, is a versatile and efficient choice for a variety of inflatable...
1011 Stem Teeth Top Profile
The 1011 series, retainer profile, is a versatile and efficient choice for a variety of inflatable...
1020 Castellated Square Profile
The 1020 series, also known as the high-pressure profile, is specifically designed to perform...
1021 Castellated Sharp profile
The 1021 series, part of the high-pressure profile family, is engineered to deliver exceptional...
1022 Castellated Flat profile
The 1022 series, another member of the high-pressure profile family, is designed to provide...
1030 Frogleg Plain Profile
The 1030 series, also known as the Frogleg profile, is specifically designed for applications where...
1031 Frogleg crown profile
The 1031 series, also known as the Frogleg profile, is specifically designed for applications where...
1032 Snap-in Frogleg Crown profile
The 1032 series, also known as the Snap-In Frogleg profile, is designed for applications where a...
1033 Snap-in Frogleg Plain profile
The 1033 series, also known as the Snap-In Frogleg profile, is designed for applications where a...
1041 Flat O-ring profile
The 1041 series, also known as the Flat O-Ring profile, is designed for applications where there...
1042 Flat O-ring profile + Pad Profile
The flat O-ring profile + pad profile is an inflatable profile combination made to have a medium...
1050 Rectangular profile
The 1050 series, also known as the Rectangular profile, is designed for applications where there...
Standard Materials
AST offers a wide range of high-quality materials for an inflatable seal. Our selection includes EPDM, NBR, silicone, and fabric-reinforced options. These materials are carefully chosen for their superior sealing properties and durability. Whether you need excellent temperature resistance, chemical resistance, or reliable sealing performance, our inflatable sealing materials are designed to meet your requirements.
EPDM
We use high-quality EPDM for our inflatable seals, offering excellent weather and ozone resistance for long-lasting outdoor performance. Trust AST’s expertise for reliable sealing solutions. Below are our standard compounds for inflatable seals.
(H)NBR
AST’s NBR materials are carefully selected for their combination of oil and fuel resistance and flexibility, making them an ideal choice for applications that involve contact with oils, fuels. NBR is a material often used for inflatable seals in the Offshore & drilling industry
(F)FKM
AST’s FKM materials are meticulously chosen for their superior resistance to heat, chemicals, and oils, making them an excellent option for demanding applications. FKM, known for its exceptional performance in harsh environments, is commonly utilized in the aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing industries for seals, gaskets, and O-rings. Its robust properties ensure longevity and reliability even under extreme conditions, providing critical performance where durability is paramount.
Fabric Reinforced Inflatable Seals
AST excels in producing fabric-reinforced inflatable seals using a wide range of high-quality Elastomers like EPDM/NBR/VMQ materials in combination with a mesh of strong fibers in various materials. We utilize durable fabrics such as:
- Dacron: A strong and resilient fabric often used in fabric-reinforced inflatable seals for enhanced tear resistance and dimensional stability.
- Kevlar: A high-strength synthetic fiber known for its exceptional tensile strength and resistance to impact and abrasion, commonly used in fabric reinforcements for inflatable seals.
- Other advanced textiles: AST leverages a range of innovative materials to reinforce rubber, such as Aramid fibers, Polyester fabrics, or Nylon, to provide added strength and durability to inflatable seals.
These fabric reinforcements enhance the strength, tear resistance, and dimensional stability of the inflatable seals, ensuring reliable sealing performance in demanding applications. With AST’s expertise in fabric-reinforced seal manufacturing, you can trust our inflatable seals to deliver exceptional durability and longevity, even in challenging environments.
Discuss your applications
From initial design considerations to full production, our engineering team supports you in developing high-performance inflatable sealing solutions for demanding applications. Whether you’re exploring new concepts or optimizing an existing setup, we’re here to help you find the right approach.
