Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) is reporting strong results despite many challenges in the overall business environment. According to OFCO Chief Executive Officer Mike Shaw “we’ve been able to build our inventory of parts, during these tough times, allowing us to deliver finished products from our Coshocton, Ohio facility much faster than our … [Read more...] about Ohio Fabricators grows business, announces new products
Eaton presents filtration solutions at World Filtration Congress 2022
The Filtration Division of the energy management company, Eaton, will be exhibiting at Word Filtration Congress. This event is the premier global forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners in filtration and separation, taking place October 5th-9th, in San Diego. Eaton’s filtration specialists will showcase numerous solutions for industrial, … [Read more...] about Eaton presents filtration solutions at World Filtration Congress 2022
Hallite appoints Mark Hill as Business Development Manager
Hallite Seals Americas recently hired Mark Hill as a business development manager, reporting to Chuck White, Director of Sales and Marketing. Hill will apply his extensive sales and application engineering experience in this role to serve new and existing customers, helping the company achieve key growth objectives. He joins Hallite after … [Read more...] about Hallite appoints Mark Hill as Business Development Manager
What to consider when using TPU for fluid power seals
Contributed by Chuck White, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hallite Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is widely used in fluid power seal applications and is a family of polymers formed using a combination of isocyanate and polyol crosslinked to create a homogeneous compound polymer. There are many different combinations of these chemicals that … [Read more...] about What to consider when using TPU for fluid power seals
When should you use desiccant breathers?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic systems are susceptible to many forms of contamination – particles, heat and water. When each of these contaminants is kept in check, there is no reason your hydraulic oil cannot last indefinitely, all the while providing conditions for a reliable hydraulic system. Water is an especially interesting … [Read more...] about When should you use desiccant breathers?
Trelleborg hires Kurilenko as application engineer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has hired Nikita Kurilenko as an Application Engineer. Kurilenko will be responsible for providing technical advice and support to the sales and customer success teams in the northwestern United States to develop, sell, and successfully implement Trelleborg product, capabilities, or service solutions. Furat … [Read more...] about Trelleborg hires Kurilenko as application engineer
Schroeder Industries to continue expansion of 40,000+ filter element crossovers
Schroeder Industries is announcing 28 new crossovers in the BestFit element series. Schroeder Industries strives to keep hydraulic systems running at optimum performance. With the BestFit element series, the replacement elements are engineered and tested to the highest quality standards. With over 40,000 crosses currently offered online, … [Read more...] about Schroeder Industries to continue expansion of 40,000+ filter element crossovers
Solvay eliminates need for Fluorosurfactants in its Tecnoflon FKM portfolio
Solvay is introducing to the market a new portfolio of high-performance Tecnoflon peroxide curable fluoroelastomers (FKM) produced without the use of fluorosurfactants (a type of PFAS used as process aids). The proprietary new technology, called NFS (non-fluorosurfactant), marks a breakthrough in FKM polymerization and aligns with the company’s … [Read more...] about Solvay eliminates need for Fluorosurfactants in its Tecnoflon FKM portfolio
When are EPDM seals appropriate in hydraulic systems?
EPDM rubber is a synthetic polymer used in fluid power applications to seal static applications, such as pump housing seals or cylinder barrel end seals. Although rarely used as a dynamic seal for hydraulic applications, EPDM has benefits making it perfect for various applications. EPDM stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer and offers a … [Read more...] about When are EPDM seals appropriate in hydraulic systems?
Trelleborg launches interactive virtual sealing showroom
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches a 3D virtual showroom environment to provide customers with an insight into its sealing technology. Interactive exhibits allow users to explore solutions for aerospace, automotive and eMobility, fluid power, food and beverage, and semiconductor industries in real-time, as well as view Trelleborg’s R&D and … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches interactive virtual sealing showroom
