Engineering
From expert technical support to quality control and innovation, GLR’s engineers are available to help with your sealing needs. Have a new idea or an urgent application issue? Questions and troubleshooting needs get fast-tracked when you work with Great Lakes Rubber. Our in-house engineers design, test and re-engineer sealing applications across all industry sectors. When additional engineering expertise is required, we have ready access to the deep resources of Parker Hannifin and other world-class suppliers.
In-House Laboratory Capabilities
- Independent inspection of product, uniformity and identification of unknown samples or material composition
- PPAPs (Levels 1–4)
- Leak testing and failure analysis
- Material selection and custom design
- Reverse engineering
- Material identification
- Installation guidance
- Application design
- Seal gland development
Laboratory Equipment
FTIR Spectrometer – used for identification of material, reverse engineering of materials, uniformity measurement and sample inspection.
Shore A Durometer – measures the hardness of rubber, elastomers and softer plastics using a scale of 0 to 100.
Microvu – state-of-the-art video microscope used to identify unknown parts and provide high-precision dimensional measurements.
Quality Management in Action
Our engineering professionals are readily accessible and responsive to your requests.
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Training & Education
GLR provides free seminars on a range of sealing material, design and performance topics for your engineers and quality control personnel. Sessions are conducted by leading experts virtually or on-site.
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