Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will be showcasing its online Seals-Shop.com service at Valve World Expo, in Hall 3, Stand B71, next week November 27 to 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The e-commerce platform focuses primarily on hydraulic seals for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market and smaller OEM customers throughout Europe. More … [Read more...] about Trelleborg to showcase online seals shop at Valve World Expo
Sealing takes the stage at next Fluid Power Industrial Consortium in December
The next quarterly Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) is slated for December 7 at the Intercontinental Milwaukee. The FPIC is a partnership with the National Fluid Power Association member companies and other stakeholders in the fluid power industry. Its more than 320-member companies include those that design and manufacture fluid power … [Read more...] about Sealing takes the stage at next Fluid Power Industrial Consortium in December
Hassle-free path to clean-running hydraulics
A new line of hydraulic fluid additives and treatments that eliminates varnish improves system response and extends equipment life. Contributed by Betsy Butke, Technology Manager, Industrial Products, The Lubrizol Corporation It’s a tough world for today’s hydraulic oils. Systems are getting smaller, and oil reservoirs are often built to … [Read more...] about Hassle-free path to clean-running hydraulics
Lubrication issues in industrial hydraulics
Without adequate lubrication, hydraulic components will fail, falling victim to excessive friction, heat, particle contamination and more. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic fluid is a multi-talented medium bringing more to the plate than just the transfer of force. Hydraulic fluid also helps with cooling, contamination … [Read more...] about Lubrication issues in industrial hydraulics
Biodegradable anti-wear hydraulic fluids for environmentally sensitive areas
Clarion Green BIO oils are a series of readily biodegradable anti-wear hydraulic fluids formulated with premium high oleic natural esters derived from renewable resources and zinc-free, ashless additives to provide protection for demanding hydraulic systems, especially those operating in environmentally sensitive areas. They are available in ISO … [Read more...] about Biodegradable anti-wear hydraulic fluids for environmentally sensitive areas
Trelleborg opens new Sealing Solutions Innovation Center in Germany
Earlier this week, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions inaugurated its newly constructed Innovation Center in Stuttgart, Germany. It houses the business area’s global headquarters, its German headquarters and various global support departments, as well as a significantly extended R&D area and an IoT lab. The center is 14,000 square meters in … [Read more...] about Trelleborg opens new Sealing Solutions Innovation Center in Germany
Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Donaldson Co. has launched a new e-commerce website, Shop.Donaldson.com. The site offers customers around the globe a convenient and fast online product search and buying experience for filters and parts. Targeting Donaldson’s industrial air filtration, compressed air and process Filtration, hydraulic, and engine customers, Shop.Donaldson.com … [Read more...] about Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Hydraulic seals keep tunnel boring machinery moving
The complex design of tunnel boring machinery requires hundreds of hydraulic seals to maintain clean, efficient operation. Contributed by Daniele Agnesi, Engineering Manager, Hallite Italy A global trend in increased spending on road, railway and infrastructure projects is driving demand for the tunnel boring machinery (TBM) needed to do the … [Read more...] about Hydraulic seals keep tunnel boring machinery moving
Trelleborg launches new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced the launch of a new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based O-ring energized single-acting rotary seal, the Turcon Roto Glyd Ring DXL. This seal is specifically designed to meet the demands of high-pressure rotary applications within the oil and gas industry. It is capable of handling pressures up to 70 … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Miniature in-line screens and breathers from O’Keefe Controls advance particulate control
O’Keefe Controls Co.'s miniature in-line screens/breathers help engineers protect critical components from damage or reduced performance due to clogging or reduced flow rates. Designed to augment the protection of critical components in fluid control systems, the fine screens are intended to prevent the occasional particles that enter the fluid … [Read more...] about Miniature in-line screens and breathers from O’Keefe Controls advance particulate control