Seals used in offshore rig tensioner cylinders must meet the same rigorous lifecycles as the cylinders themselves. Because offshore environments are harsh and installation and maintenance can be difficult, tensioner cylinders must have a 20-year life. That was why, more than 20 years ago, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions conducted research, determining … [Read more...]
System Seals acquires Austrian seal manufacturer
System Seals Inc., a research-based seal manufacturer, has acquired Plastoseal Produktions GmbH, an Austrian-based seal manufacturer focused on highly engineered sealing solutions. The acquisition enhances System Seals’ GlobalOne program – a comprehensive approach to managing supply chain logistics for seal customers worldwide. System Seals and … [Read more...]
Registration is open for FPDA /ISD Joint Industry Summit October 6-9
Registration for this year’s FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit is now open. The event will be held in Austin, from October 6 – 9 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. As always, the event includes several educational workshops, including a few of which will be member-driven TEDTalk-style sessions, along with inspiring and … [Read more...]
Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 designed for food-grade applications
While exhibiting at Reliable Plant in Cleveland a few weeks ago, Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. highlighted unique hydraulic fluids designed to give users peace of mind in tough environments. The company's Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 was awarded Husky Approval last year, for use in Husky injection molding systems, particularly in food-grade … [Read more...]
New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media
Donaldson Company Inc. broke ground on a $15 million Material Research Center at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Michael Wynblatt, vice president and chief technology officer, said, “The secret to leading in the filtration market is having great filter media, and that's enabled by having great … [Read more...]
Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
At the start of the Hannover Messe trade fair, seal expert C. Otto Gehrckens made its O-ring calculator available on the company’s website. The tool is especially aimed at engineers who want to quickly and easily check their designs, or determine the correct parameters for selecting O-rings. The O-ring pros at COG made their primary focus a clear … [Read more...]
HAGC Seal systems for hydraulic automation gage control cylinders
In the steel industry, the hydraulic automatic gauge control (HAGC) cylinders used in mills pose a big challenge to sealing systems, which need to handle high extrusion resistance and maintain low friction at the same time. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will exhibit its range of seal systems and materials for HAGC applications and more at the … [Read more...]
MP Filtri breaks ground on new facility
MP Filtri’s ground-breaking ceremony is to mark the beginning of construction of a new facility for MP Filtri USA Inc. The ceremony was held April 17,2019 at the Northfield Business Campus East Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, Pa. The new facility is expected to open late 2019. The current facility located in Quakertown at 2055 Quaker Pointe … [Read more...]
Hydraulic flow monitor now compatible with biodegradable fluids
Webtec is unveiling its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, an intelligent hydraulic flow monitoring device with integral temperature measurement and large digital display, now for use on oils, water and water-based fluids. According to Martin Cuthbert, Managing Director of Webtec, “We have seen more customers asking for a flow monitoring solution that they … [Read more...]
Freudenberg Perfect Cylinder program simplifies cylinder and sealing selections
With the goal of helping customers reduce the manufactured cost of hydraulic cylinders while optimizing performance and lifespan of their production equipment, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has announced its new Freudenberg Perfect Cylinder program, a collaborative engineering and design approach with customers. Freudenberg-NOK, Plymouth, … [Read more...]
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