An Introduction and How to Use
Seal Quick SearcherTM（SQS）–Elastomer Version–
part numbers of optimal products; that the customer

1. Introduction

has already determined a material based on

We started our gasket version of Seal QuickTM

performance, but does not know available options

Searcher （SQS）in April 2014 under the following

regarding the shape, or that the customer has alreadyconcept: the user can freely select search keywords todetermined a usage condition, but does not know theobtain product information and specifications more

optimal shape and material.

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much wider vocabulary.

2-2）Selection of optimal material

This SQS can not only retrieve product information

Ten to 15 types of elastomer material can be used assuch as Web catalogs but also includes Valqua'ssealants. However, even just one material has

unique system of employing temperature- anddifferent physical, oil-resistance, and chemical-

pressure-selection figures and graphs in the output

resistance characteristics depending on how it is used.

displays for assisting product selection （patent

One example of a marked difference in characteristics

pending for "A system to select recommended sealingis as follows. Even for O-rings having the same shape,materials"）.

the material should be chosen depending on theThis report introduces the elastomer version of SQS,

purpose. For O-rings used under static conditions inwhich we started in October 2014.

which long-term reliability is a priority, materials
offering good anti-compression set（settling resistance）

2. Characteristics of Seal Quick Searcher

are optimal; for O-rings used under dynamic conditions,

Seal Quick SearcherTM is designed to support diverse

damage caused by sliding, such as abrasion resistance,

customers ranging from those who usually use ourshould be prioritized when selecting a material.

products to those who do not know what products to

The elastomer version of SQS employs our expertiseuse under given conditions or whether their intended

in material selection. In SQS, customers can select a

product is suitable for their objectives. This report

product application and usage conditions, and thenintroduces these features for assisting product

SQS automatically suggests the optimal material.

TM

not only anti-compression set but also resistance toselection.
2-1）Various approaches

2-3）Links to technical information

The elastomer version of SQS enables a search to be

As Figure1 shows, SQS displays associated information

made based on shape, application, and rubber

as a search result on product characteristics andmaterial. This search mechanism was designed forservice conditions （the range of applicableproduct search assuming: that the customer hasconditions）. SQS also shows links to technical andalready determined the shape, but does not know thedimensional data of VALQUA Handbook to facilitate

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understanding of more detailed product informationand dimensional lineups.

② Regarding the approach based on productapplication and industrial field, customers enter afield and then usage conditions. SQS then displays
the primary output as shown in Figure4.
③ Regarding the approach based on rubber material,customers select the material/material No. asshown in Figure5, then SQS displays the primary
output as shown in Figure6.

Figure2

Search approach

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Figure1

An example of SQS search result

No.333. An Example of Searching Using SQSAlthough most customers have already used SQS, thissection introduces practical examples of using theelastomer version of SQS for searching, which wasintroduced in the above section, focusing on its main
characteristics.
Figure3 ①

Input for searching based on shape

Figure4 ②

Input for searching based on field3-1）Searching approach
As Figure2 shows, the elastomer version of SQS
enables searching based on the following variables:① shape, ② product application and industrial field,③ rubber material.
① Regarding the approach based on shape, customers
choose one of the shapes shown in Figure3, andenter usage conditions. SQS then displays theprimary output as shown in Figure6.

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Figure5 ③

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Input for searching based on material

Figure6

Primary output

Figure7

Secondary output3-2）Search Results
Part numbers and products shown as the primary
output are a list of applicable products whichcorrespond to the input variables. When a given partnumber or product is selected, detailed productinformation is shown as the secondary output as

Figure8Tertiary output: product contents and main
applications

Figure9Tertiary output: operating pressure, pressure
direction, and pressure typeshown in Figure7. After selecting a given variablefrom the secondary output （tabs on the bottom
section of the display）, more detailed information
including the information shown in Figures8 and 9（product information and operating-pressure
information）is provided（the information shown is anexample）.

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4. Conclusion

without making mistakes in product selection. Please
use SQS, which will help you to find the ideal sealant

The elastomer version of Seal Quick SearcherTM is afor your needs.

search system programmed to use information which

Looking ahead, we will make SQS even more user-customers select from a Web product catalog, tofriendly, easier to understand the output, and moresuggest seal options which meet the customer's usage

technologically informative, thus supporting

conditions and equipment, more quickly and robustly,

customers further.

Akira Ueda
Corporate Research and Development GroupDevelopment Division

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