Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of IntelliStok in Canada and the United States. IntelliStok is a wireless vendor-managed inventory solution that eliminates the need to manually check and scan inventory, potentially saving thousands of dollars each year. Designed to work with Kanban-based rack and bin systems, the … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches IntelliStok to make parts management easier and safer
Seals
Trelleborg launches next-gen Turcon VL Seal II for hydraulic aircraft systems
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace launches the unique and revolutionary Turcon VL Seal II for hydraulic sealing of actuators in flight controls and landing gear, and seals in landing gear shock absorbers. Based on the groundbreaking and well-proven Turcon VL Seal, this new generation seal offers enhanced sealing efficiency, easier … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches next-gen Turcon VL Seal II for hydraulic aircraft systems
Hallite UK expands its automated storage facility
Hallite continued investing in operational infrastructure throughout 2020 despite the pandemic. In conjunction with the recent addition of several new moulding machines at the UK production site, Hallite expanded its AutoStore automated storage facility. “This expansion allows Hallite to continue to provide customers with the flexibility and … [Read more...] about Hallite UK expands its automated storage facility
What causes O-ring failures?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor An O-ring is a polymer seal most often used in fluid power as either a dynamic or static seal. For light-duty pneumatic applications, an O-ring is a suitable seal technology used in pistons, piston rods, valve spools and other locations in air systems. O-rings best suit the sealing of static surfaces in … [Read more...] about What causes O-ring failures?
Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
In our recent story, “Basics of static sealing,” Thomas Braun and Christoph Meissner with the Prädifa Technology Div. of Parker Hannifin's Engineered Materials Group discussed the fundamentals of O-rings and back-up rings. And while rubber O-rings are probably the most common type of static seal, they indicated there are numerous other options … [Read more...] about Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
Basics of static sealing
Static sealing elements are used practically everywhere in daily life, although they typically go unseen. And while sealing technology expertise is limited to a relatively small group of specialists, mechanical and fluid-power engineers must be able to apply the fundamentals to ensure successful designs. In a recent webinar, “Sealing … [Read more...] about Basics of static sealing
Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Hallite Seals International Ltd. has unveiled its refreshed branding and announced that it will expand its UK product testing capabilities. One key strength of Hallite is its ability to build long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain. This was the focus from the company’s beginning in 1903 with the original partnership of the Hall … [Read more...] about Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Nanoscale surface treatments reduce friction on seals
Seal-Glide from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a specially formulated surface treatment to improve assembly processes and application performance by virtually eliminating friction and sticking. Surface treatments are extensively used to improve sealing performance and impart additional properties that the base materials do not have. Finishing … [Read more...] about Nanoscale surface treatments reduce friction on seals
Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Greene Tweed announces the release of its new TechnaLoc bonded seals for critical aerospace applications. Composed of seals made with proprietary elastomer materials and bonded to flat metal components, Greene Tweed’s TechnaLoc seals ensure the greatest possible ease of assembly and industry-leading performance. Used in hydraulic flight … [Read more...] about Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Material simulation, testing improve lifespan of offshore wind turbines
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 … [Read more...] about Material simulation, testing improve lifespan of offshore wind turbines