Greene Tweed recently introduced the new Canted Coil MSE (metal spring energized) sealing solution, designed to further reduce power loss and improve precision movement without sacrificing leakage control or durability. The seals offer broad chemical compatibility and resistance to extreme temperatures, pressure, and wear. Greene Tweed devoted two years of design development and in-house testing…

As the world transitions towards a net zero future, hydrogen is growing in importance as one of the key elements that will help deliver a more sustainable future. Used as both storing energy and as fuel, hydrogen is potentially transformative in the battle to reduce emissions, with reports predicting over 9 trillion USD in investment1…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is set to break ground on a 1,000 square-feet hydrogen testing lab in Fort Wayne, Indiana with construction scheduled to be completed in Q1 of 2024. The lab space gives Trelleborg the capacity to expand its existing and future hydrogen testing capabilities. The development is part of Trelleborg’s strategic goal to be…

Flexible and wear-resistant with minimal frictional losses – those were the requirements presented to Freudenberg Sealing Technologies for the development of a new seal for use in cobots. The versatile robotic arms thus became the driver for a complete redesign. Today’s industry can no longer get around the use of cobots. These flexible, fast machines…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions debuts the new H2Pro range of hydrogen sealing materials offering solutions across the hydrogen value chain at Hydrogen Tech Expo 2023 at the Messe Bremen exhibition grounds, Bremen, Germany, on September 27 and 28 in Hall 5, booth D90. Designed to accelerate innovation for sustainable technology, H2Pro has solutions for the challenges…

By Darren Conway, Global Product Line Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Many industrial sectors, including aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and biopharmaceutical, require rotary seals as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) switch from hydraulic to electric motor systems for greener solutions and improved product performance. Globally, the industrial sector is responsible for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, and in the…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces its unique capability to model the compression set of elastomers to predict seal lifetime using finite element analysis (FEA) for its semiconductor customers. This approach enables engineers to capture accurate seal compression set data, a significant advance on industry standard simulation compression set tests. Seal lifetime is a function of various…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently launched the H2Pro range of sealing materials for every application of the hydrogen value chain, including a new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber for high-pressure environments across a wide range of temperatures and a unique thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for very low temperatures. Designed to accelerate innovation for sustainable technology, H2Pro…

An automobile’s automatic transmission case is a complex casting with a sophisticated valve body with many channels and passages. These features must be precisely connected to perform the necessary control functions. However, it’s not always possible to cast all interconnections. Some case features necessitate drilling through the casting’s outer shell (and one or more internal…

In this article, we’ll equip you with a better understanding of the key elements of rubber component design and manufacturing — from material selection and design to prototyping and production mold technology. Optimizing the development of your custom rubber seal can be challenging. Relying on industry specialists and considering potential manufacturing methods and production volumes…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches HMF FlatSeal, a new range of flat gasket materials for effective static sealing in low and high-temperature applications. The range includes specialist materials for use with harsh chemicals and mediums in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, food & beverage, chemical processing and pharmaceutical industries. “Our new range of flat gaskets is…

Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) has entered a strategic partnership with Precision Finishing Inc., to advance a unique variant of its core Triboconditioning technology — a process developed to provide for friction reduction and wear resistance on various steel and cast-iron surfaces. The new variant, known as Triboconditioning CG (Complex Geometries), is a mechanochemical surface treatment…

The Sur-Seal Company, a custom sealing solutions industry leader, has launched a unique new product line. The Sur-Cool line is a comprehensive lineup of silicone thermal interface materials that combines quality, ease of use and affordability to bring engineers solutions that are finally made easy. This proprietary product line spans four different unique types of…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is introducing a new generation of electrically conductive seals at the virtual 2021 Vienna Motor Symposium. In addition to preventing bearing damage caused by electrically induced corrosion, the seals also increase electromagnetic compatibility. With these products, the supplier is making an important contribution to high-performance electric drives. Electric cars with drive systems…

Supreme 10HT has demonstrated superior strength properties, proven by several research studies. Master Bond Supreme 10HT has demonstrated superior strength when used to bond surfaces under challenging conditions. It is a toughened system that is cryogenically serviceable from 4K to 400°F. It withstands mechanical and thermal shocks, meets NASA low outgassing specifications, and withstands 1,000…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed an advanced testing procedure and simulation methodology that, in combination with the company’s Ventoguard portfolio of elastomeric materials, offers performance improvements and better longevity in offshore wind energy component applications. The material simulation process helps to identify optimal materials and designs for wind applications by analyzing how materials behave and…

By Dr. Robert Rotzoll and Christian Geubert, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Food production and processing requires a high degree of cleanliness and hygiene in industrial operations. The materials used in food processing equipment must be impervious to ingredient and flavor-absorption and prevent leaks and other malfunctions that could expose the product to contamination. Standards regulating which…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has launched series production of a modular sealing unit that combines a classic radial shaft seal with a plastic outer case. The design promotes better long-term seal performance and longevity, is easier to assemble, and significantly lowers manufacturing costs in comparison with traditional metal-encased radial shaft seal units. Freudenberg has developed the…

Tom Zozokos, Product Line Director, and Beth Figliulo, Fluid Power Segment Manager Americas, Trelleborg There are few places where highly durable, temperature resistant, chemically compatible, low maintenance parts are more important than in off-highway vehicles. After all, the vehicle in question might end up in the Australian Outback enduring +130 °F temperatures, in Siberia traveling…

Winco always thinks a step ahead and is now completing its edge protection profile product range with seal profiles that have premade 90° corners. The standard parts specialist, Winco offers a comprehensive portfolio of edge protection profiles for softening and rounding edges as well as preventing injuries on flaps, doors, access holes and sheet metal…

A new era is arising for suppliers of dynamic sealing systems as three main factures will change for e-mobility: higher linear speed, low-viscosity oils containing a high percentage of additives, and bi-directional shaft rotation at the gearbox entrance shaft. Those requirements are relevant wherever electric drives are used like in hybrid or electric cars. Compared…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched the HiSpin PDR RT and HiSpin HS40, two seals specifically developed for e-mobility applications. Engineered to operate at high velocity, they make a significant step in overcoming issues related to sealing at high rotary speeds that limit electric cars being able to meet the ultimate goal of traveling the same…

In fuel cells, gas diffusion layers from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies ensure that hydrogen (as an energy carrier) and oxygen (as a reactant) are distributed across the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) as evenly as possible. The more homogeneously the gases flow into the membrane, the more electric current is generated onboard a fuel cell vehicle. These…

A fleet of zero-emission buses in Oakland, Calif., have reached a major operational milestone thanks in large measure to fuel cell technology supplied by Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. The company runs the business operations for global sealing expert Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas. Thirteen zero emission fuel cell electric buses equipped with fuel cell systems…

Trelleborg is demonstrating its capabilities to produce giant seals in specialist FFKM materials for the oil and gas market. The company will highlight its FlexiMold method of producing large diameter joint-free seals at booth 3227 at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference from April 30 to May 3 in Houston. The process has now been extended to…