Power Generation

As the global market looks at the negative impact manufacturing can have on the environment, due to toxic gasses and chemicals released into the atmosphere, APM Hexseal is providing fastening solutions to eco-conscious companies, that are switching to green manufacturing to lessen their environmental impact.

Designed to protect sensitive electronics from the elements, APM Hexseal’s products are ideal for green energy solutions including solar, wind and hydropower applications due to their resilience in harsh weather conditions. This means the products are more durable and do not need to be replaced as often, as well as being easy to recycle and reuse – producing far less waste.

This includes APM’s sealing boots, which can be used to protect switches on solar and wind farms. The boots provide added protection to ensure the electronic and mechanical switches used to control the systems are protected from environmental hazards and continue to function, which increases efficiency while minimising the risk of down time and failure.

Wind and solar farms, weather buoys and clean energy generation stations, all rely heavily on systems that must function flawlessly, even in remote locations that are often exposed to difficult and hazardous environmental elements. Using APM’s sealing screws, nuts or washers to protect the openings in the enclosures and housings, prevents these contaminants from penetrating the box and damaging the internal components. This simple step helps to maintain the functionality of the system and keep the power on. 

As well as keeping unwanted liquid and moisture out, self-sealing boots and fasteners from APM also help to protect the environment from hazardous materials. This is due to their ability to prevent substances from leaking out of devices or instruments, ensuring toxic materials are effectively sealed inside. This means the risk of leakage into fragile ecosystems is mitigated.

APM Hexseal products are  also an ideal solution for businesses looking to improve sustainability and move towards green manufacturing practices. However, these solutions aren’t limited to renewable energy, with many other industries benefitting including in applications in agricultural machinery, food dispensing and processing equipment, as well as in the marine industry – where mission critical equipment is continuously submerged in highly salinated water. These sealing solutions not only protect vital equipment and technologies from corrosion and damage, but also create a robust seal to protect vulnerable environments from contamination by preventing fluid and gas leakages.

Another industry that benefits from these products is in the medical sector. Lifesaving devices require extra levels of protection from environmental hazards to increase service life and comply with FDA regulations. After each use, these instruments must undergo rigorous and thorough cleaning with sanitising chemicals. Durable sealing solutions from APM Hexseal help to extend the working life of these critical devices by protecting the sensitive electronics – decreasing manufacturing costs and promoting sustainability.

“Since 1947 APM Hexseal has put environmental sustainability at the forefront of its innovations, with efforts to develop sealing solutions that extend the life of electronics in wide ranging industries, under the harshest conditions. Green manufacturing has secured its place as the future of manufacturing and for good reason – going green provides numerous benefits to manufacturers, from cost savings and reduced environmental impact to increased performance and product longevity. With a full line of reusable, self-sealing switch boots and fasteners APM has a sealing solution ideal for any application,” concludes the company.