Engineering

Complete rotary seal lifecycle support

The extensive in-house capabilities of Pioneer Weston ensure turnkey support for the entire sealing system value chain. Our customers can expect a quality of service that matches the quality of our products.

Co-engineering

Pioneer Weston engineers collaborate with global OEMs to deliver tailored sealing systems that perfectly meet customer hardware and application requirements. Whether applying our core range, specifying customisations, or developing a new solution – we are equally adept.

Work in tandem with OEM engineering teams
Reverse engineering and design analysis
Fitting and tool development
Seal failure analysis and problem solving
On-site presence and ownership of seal development

Metal gearbox close up on black surface, part of automotive wheel system

Research & Development

Continuous technological development defines our range, with all new innovations being informed and validated by the latest challenges faced by our customers.

Prototyping

At dedicated ERIKS facilities, the Pioneer Weston technical team develop elastomeric and PTFE seal designs for field trials, supporting the expansion of our core range and the creation of new designs.

Delivery of prototypes for field trials
Seal development to meet customer timeframes
Short batch material compounds
Finite element analysis (FEA) and in-house design tools

Testing

We offer both dynamic and material testing capabilities to simulate real-world operating conditions, allowing our customers to validate seal performance and gain accurate technical data in a controlled environment.

Performance and endurance dynamic rotary test rigs
Physical material testing for FEA, development and quality assurance
Equipment designed by the Pioneer Weston team and commissioned by ERIKS
Reliable data on seal lip dynamics and material performance

Innovation

Harnessing our deep understanding of seal dynamics and experience collaborating with OEMs, we develop next-generation products in-house, applying the latest material technologies and design tools.

Adapt to market trends, application changes and new legislation
Streamlined development with CAD automation software
Rapid design iterations enabled by FEA
Design for Six Sigma

Design & FEA

Pioneer Weston’s dedicated design team turns abstract ideas into viable solutions. Using a data-driven approach, we can model, test and optimise seals to expedite projects adding real value to our customers projects.

3D CAD tools with data shared in multiple formats
CMM dimensional measurement direct from models
FEA to predict deflection, stress, reaction force and pressure
Generation of temperature-specific, custom-material models
Optimised for housings, fittings, surface finishes and tolerances

Quality Assurance

Quality is a cornerstone of the Pioneer Weston range, and we provide our customers with everything required to prove the excellence of our products through data, documentation, and accreditation.

Centrally managed quality control in the UK
Full batch traceability
Data driven approach to quality assurance
PPAP up to L4
Certified and accredited
Risk-based approach

Accreditations

As a premium brand of ERIKS, Pioneer Weston holds multiple certifications and industry specific accreditations, providing you with the assurance that we are an established and trusted supplier.

ISO9001
ISO14001
ISO2859

Documentation

Common in the automotive sector, the production part approval process (PPAP) proves that a supplier can produce adequate quantities of parts to required specifications. At Pioneer Weston, we can provide this to customer requirement.

Level 1 – Warrant and appearance approval
Level 2 – Warrant with product samples
Level 3 – Warrant, product samples and limited supporting data
Level 4 – Warrant, product samples and complete supporting data

Availability

Our manufacturing capacity and support via the ERIKS network ensures excellent availability and reliable delivery for our products. Robust, tailored logistics processes mean flexible stocking propositions optimised for your specific complex production activities.

Optimised stock volumes for OEMs
Dynamic manufacturing
Localised supply chain for increased resilience
Total flexibility built in

Tailored Logistics

ERIKS provides tailored logistics services that makes industry work better, providing Pioneer Weston customers with quality seals in the quantities required to meet production targets.

Accurate forecasting and scheduling informed by customer purchase history
KANBAN supply for larger customers
Branded kitting for OEM spares
Full vendor managed inventory (VMI) capability
Electronic data interchange (EDI) to streamline procurement