Student of the week: Dirt, Determination & Drive: Meet Trinity
In a world where hard work is often talked about but not always lived, Trinity embodies it — boots on the ground...
24-07-2025 Government
Government of Canada supports women-led organizations in southern Ontario - Canada.ca
Universal Seal Celebrates Federal Investment in Women-Led Innovation....
15-07-2025 Government
Universal Seal Story
The next generation has arrived and is motivated to grow this long-standing polyurethane hydraulic seal company since 1967.
3-02-2025 Seal
Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset: What Makes Our Material Superior at Universal Seal
At Universal Seal, we utilize thermoset polyurethane, which offers several advantages over thermoplastic polyurethane....
11-06-2024 Seal
We put an extension on the factory and redid the staff cafeteria
Universal Seal, a leading manufacturer of seals in rural Ontario since 1967, is pleased to announce the completion of its factory expansion plan. The project included a new conference space for visitors, a new management office wing, an improved façade and a newly renovated staff cafeteria and break area....
02-03-2024
Feature product of the month O-PACK 35 series
The O-Pack – 35 series is a U-cup with an O-ring inserted inside of it. The U-cup is manufactured at our facility in Bancroft Ontario and is made of liquid cast polyurethane. Our QA technicians measure the U-cups for accuracy and then insert the O-Ring into the U-Cup....
08-09-2023 oring
Universal Seal innovates newly designed tool to improve efficiency in 2023
We now have a Dremel notcher-trimmer designed specifically for our internal trimming department. ...
05-10-2023 seal
Introducing Spindle NINE an R&D innovation from Universal Seal
Our talented team has created new sealing manufacturing technology that has individual spindle motors....
12-23-2022 seal
High Quality Manufacturing Starts with Innovative Equipment
All of our manufacturing equipment is custom designed and created in house. This is our unique competitive advantage. We have a capable team of machinists and innovators that maintain and adjust our technology. They have a large workshop to create, design, and update....
08-24-2022 equipment
Our Haas lathe is fully operational this spring!
Big thanks to the Canadian Government for their financial contribution to our high-tech lathe. ...
03-24-2022 haas
Watch our new video on the manufacturing of our Piston Uniring.
We are proud that the Piston Uniring was patented by Universal Seal and is manufactured at our facility in Ontario Canada....
09-30-2021 seal
Places our seals are used around the world
Here are some of the products that seals like ours are used in equipment everyday....
06-21-2021 seals
The seal industry had a great first quarter in 2021
Universal Seal experienced historically high sales orders in Q1 2021....
04-12-2021 shannick
We are excited to launch our first new product in 2021 for hydraulic cylinders
Our new robust Head Seal allows the use of 1 seal instead of 2. The Head Seal replaces the need to use both a Backup Washer and an O-Ring. One Seal replaces two as the new Head Seal eliminates the need for the Backup Washer....
02-04-2021 seal
Piston Glide Rings Series 90
In 2020 we were busy innovating and creating new products for you. We are pleased to introduce the Piston Glide Rings Series 90....
01-27-2021 seal
Interview with Blaine Shannick, General Manager Universal Seal
You have been able to keep Universal Seal manufacturing and shipping throughout this challenging COVID year. How have you been able to do that?...
10-01-2020 shannick
Custom colors and many colors available for you to choose from.
We can manufacture any of our products, except loaded U-Cups and U-Cups, in any color to meet your requirements. You can color coordinate for your manufacturing or visual needs or for your marketing preferences....
07-23-2020 seal
Our Seals are Manufactured in Canada
We are a proud Canadian manufacturer of Polyurethane Seals. All of the manufacturing takes place at our beautiful Canadian location in Bancroft, Ontario. We have been proudly making 100% made in Canada Seals for over 50 years at this location....
07-02-2020 polyurethane
Family Tradition continues with Kim Haythornthwaite as Owner and President
Kim Haythornthwaite has taken over as owner and president of Universal Seal. Universal Seal was established in 1967 and Jimmy Haythornthwaite took ownership in 1989 and built it into a global company. Kim is proud to continue the family tradition of excellence in the Polyurethane Seal business....
05-06-2020 haythornthwaite
Universal Seal is open and actively shipping and manufacturing seals.
Your supply chain is secure and we currently have no disruption. We will stay open as long as possible, following guidelines of Ontario health and safety. We will keep our customers up to date as this is an ever-changing worldwide issue....
03-20-2020 seal
Universal Top selling product is Backup Washers
These Parts can be made in 95A Yellow or Black. Normally Yellow is Metric and Black is Imperial....
07-03-2019 seal
Tallest Demolition Machine | Kobelco SK3500D
KOBELCO large-size SK3500D demolition machines, with a working height of 65.03 m, are the largest in the world. These machines were designed to dismantle....
03-28-2019 mine
The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention
The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is a great opportunity for organizations and governments promoting the latest technology, products, services and mining jurisdictions to come face-to-face with company decision makers and promote awareness to a worldwide market....
03-28-2019 expo
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