Frequently Asked Questions: OEM Seal Products
What types of sealing products does Engineered Seal Products offer?
ESP supplies a comprehensive portfolio for OEM seal needs. Key product categories include:
- Radial Shaft Seals (with design support and testing tools)
- O Rings—standard, spliced/vulcanized, and custom materials
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Seals (rod seals, piston seals, wear rings, wipers, D rings, backup rings, metric seals)
- Frac Pump Consumables (pony rod seals, pinion seals, plunger packing sets, suction/discharge seals)
- Gaskets, EMI Shielding and Thermal Interface Materials, Custom Molded Rubber, GOETZE Mechanical Face Seals, Mechanical Pump Seals
What value does ESP bring beyond standard products?
ESP is an extension of your engineering and supply chain team—offering:
- In-house application engineering: seal design, validation, and troubleshooting
- Supply chain expertise: for supply chain resilience and breath of supplier partnerships both domestically and internationally
- Quality: global and domestic labs, warranty reduction/prevention, and ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120 Certifications
- Lean operations: vendor-managed inventory (VMI), kitting, assembly, and logistics
Can ESP handle custom seal design or specialized rubber components?
Absolutely. Design and development on the front-end is our specialty. We have a full team of degreed engineers who provide custom design and development expertise, including:
- Custom radial shaft seals
- Custom molded rubber or plastic parts
- Spliced and vulcanized o rings for non-standard sizes
- Tailored sealing solutions for industries like aerospace, oil & gas, and food & beverage
Are ESP’s products backed by industry certifications?
Yes. ESP operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management and AS9120 aerospace distributor standards. EPS’s stringent supplier qualification process and documentation compliance ensures consistent performance and reliability.
Can ESP support rapid prototyping or small production runs?
Yes, through their SwiftSeal Rapid Turn service, ESP handles quick-turn manufacturing for low-volume or prototype runs, including parts up to 19½ inches in diameter.
Is ESP a manufacturer or a distributor?
ESP is a hybrid, both a manufacturer and a distributor. We operate a state-of-the-art radial shaft seal plant in India, giving us advanced in-house manufacturing capabilities alongside our broad distribution network. At the same time, we maintain a supplier-agnostic model, partnering with industry leaders like Parker, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST), and Goetze. This unique combination allows ESP to deliver standard products quickly, engineer custom solutions when needed, and ensure you always get the best-fit seal for your application—without being locked into a single source.