The seals used in plant engineering must have a very long service life. Once they are installed — to protect offshore wind turbine towers from salt corrosion, for example — customers (typically) require that they perform perfectly for more than 20 years. The service life of a seal is limited on the one hand by setting or stretching (physical … [Read more...] about Freudenberg’s new method shows how static seals actually age
Archives for January 2020
White paper looks at contamination control
In every industrial market, from ag and mining to pulp and paper and power generation, contamination is an issue. LubriSource, Dayton, Ohio, has published a white paper, “Water & Particulate Contamination in Oil & Lubricated Systems” that delves into the problem and offers numerous solutions. It’s authored by Tony Arenas of Y2K Fluid Power, … [Read more...] about White paper looks at contamination control
Hallite to introduce digital platform at IFPE
Hallite will exhibit at the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) in Las Vegas, from March 10-14. Held once every three years in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFPE is one of the largest events for the fluid power, power transmission, and motion control industries. In 2017, the combined triennial event brought together more than 2,800 … [Read more...] about Hallite to introduce digital platform at IFPE
Hydraulic tank design is a HIT
The Hybrid Integrated Tank offers a cost-effective upgrade for mobile hydraulic systems. Hydraulic tank systems for mobile equipment must be crafted to handle diverse and multifaceted requirements. OEMs often take a do-it-yourself approach: purchase individual components such as tanks, filters, connectors, breathers and oil level indicators, … [Read more...] about Hydraulic tank design is a HIT
Varnish removal and prevention system
Des-Case has launched a new varnish removal and prevention system. Varnish is a common problem for a wide range of hydraulic fluids and lubricants, especially in turbine and plastic injection molding applications. Compatible fluids include mineral oil, synthetic ester, and phosphate esters. It results in: valves sticking shorter fluid … [Read more...] about Varnish removal and prevention system
Ultra-low temperature FKM sealing materials
Greene Tweed’s Fusion FKM 665 sealing material is a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, that was specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 7379 and AMS-P-83461. With a temperature range of –70° to 450°F (–57° to 232°C), Fusion 665 achieves outstanding … [Read more...] about Ultra-low temperature FKM sealing materials
