Bal Seal offers pre-certified IP67, IP69 seals for robots

Bal Seal Engineering now offers spring-energized seals that come pre-certified to IP67 and IP69 standards, which are critical for robotics applications. This pre-certification removes the need for robotics designers to conduct their own seal testing, thereby saving time, cutting costs, and simplifying logistics. The IP67 rating ensures the seal is dust-tight and can withstand temporary submersion in water up to 1 meter, while the IP69 rating is designed for harsher environments involving aggressive washdowns and exposure to fluids, dust, and debris. These seals feature low-friction materials, canted coil spring energizers, and FDA-compliant jackets within precision-machined profiles, promoting consistent operation and accuracy over thousands of cycles while preventing leakage. According to Miquel Balta, Senior Project Engineer at Bal Seal, the pre-certification process allows robotics engineers to focus on innovation rather than validation, reducing development time and enhancing robot performance. Typical applications include robot arms, joints, end effectors, actuators,