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Technical Resources & Measurement Guides

Everything you need to specify industrial components correctly—dimensions, materials, profiles, and technical notes.

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A technical library focused on measurement accuracy, material selection, and specification clarity.

Couplings

Coupling selection and shaft fit confirmation.

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Elastomers

Material selection for O-rings and sealing elements.

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Electrical Protection

Circuit protection device selection and comparisons.

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Industrial Procurement Tips

Insights and best practices that help procurement teams avoid errors, speed up ordering, or understand how to submit requirements properly.

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Installation & Handling Guides

Simple tutorials and best practices for correctly installing or handling pulleys, taper lock bushes, seals, gaskets, couplings, and rubber parts.

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Material Guides

Information explaining material types, their properties, and when to choose each material for seals, couplings, gaskets, and rubber products.

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Measurement Guides

Guides teaching users how to correctly measure industrial parts before sending RFQs. Covers seals, pulleys, couplings, bushes, o-rings, gaskets, and rubber items.

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Oil Seals

Measurement and profile verification for oil seal sourcing.

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Pulleys

Pulley sizing, profiles, and taper lock matching.

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Specification Checklists

Exact lists of required specifications buyers must provide before requesting a quote for each product category. Reduces back-and-forth and improves RFQ accuracy.

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Taper Lock Bushes

Taper lock series identification and size charts.

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Technical Notes

Short explanations of technical concepts such as pulley profiles, rubber hardness, tolerance classes, seal types, and installation notes.

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Valves

Valve selection guidance for industrial systems.

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Featured

Featured Guides

High-impact guides that reduce back-and-forth and improve specification accuracy.

oil-sealsUpdated for UAE procurement

How to Measure an Oil Seal

Measure ID, OD, width, and lip profile correctly so your replacement seal matches the shaft and housing.

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Filter by category or search to find the exact measurement or material guidance you need.

Oil Seals5 min read

NBR vs Viton Oil Seals

Compare NBR and Viton (FKM) oil seals for temperature range, chemical resistance, and availability in UAE supply chains.

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Oil Seals6 min read

Oil Seal Size Chart (mm)

Quick-reference oil seal sizes in millimeters with notes on verification. This is not an exhaustive list.

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Oil Seals5 min read

How to Read Oil Seal Numbers

Decode oil seal markings and size notation so you can confirm ID, OD, width, and lip type before requesting a quote.

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Electrical Protection6 min read

MCCB vs MCB vs RCCB

Understand the differences between MCCBs, MCBs, and RCCBs for panel protection.

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Valves5 min read

Ball Valve vs Gate Valve

Compare ball and gate valves for shutoff, pressure drop, and maintenance before quoting.

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Valves6 min read

Types of Industrial Valves

Quick reference for valve types and where each is used in industrial systems.

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Elastomers5 min read

NBR vs Viton O-Rings

Compare NBR and Viton materials for temperature, chemical resistance, and service life.

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Taper Lock Bushes5 min read

Taper Lock Bush Size Chart

Identify taper lock series and shaft sizes so you can match bushes to hubs and pulleys.

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Couplings6 min read

Coupling Size Selection

Choose the correct coupling type and size based on torque, shaft fit, and misalignment limits.

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Pulleys7 min read

Pulley Size Calculation

Calculate pulley diameters and groove counts to match speed ratios before requesting a quote.

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Oil Seals6 min read

How to Measure an Oil Seal

Measure ID, OD, width, and lip profile correctly so your replacement seal matches the shaft and housing.

Updated for specification-led sourcingRead More

Specification Checklist

Specifications to Confirm Before Requesting a Quote

A reminder baked into every guide: capture dimensions, material, and profile data so you can evaluate options accurately.

Dimension firstMaterial clarityProfile typeOperating conditionsPhotos or drawings