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
Reynolds accelerates with Hy-Pro Filtration distribution deal
Fluid cleanliness specialist Reynolds Contamination Control (RCC) has confirmed its appointment as an official distributor for hydraulic and lubrication fluid contamination solutions provider Hy-Pro Filtration. The two companies have been working closely together for over 18 months and share the same goal in terms of striving for fluid … [Read more...] about Reynolds accelerates with Hy-Pro Filtration distribution deal
Trelleborg expands silicone molding capacity at Minnesota facility
Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical has completed an expansion of its Delano, Minn.-based manufacturing facility. The expansion includes the addition of a 6,000 sq-ft ISO Class 7 cleanroom and enhanced silicone molding and contract manufacturing capabilities. Due to increasing demand for silicone-molded components, Trelleborg has invested in new … [Read more...] about Trelleborg expands silicone molding capacity at Minnesota facility
Des-Case providing full-service remote diagnostic monitoring solution
Des-Case Corp. has announced the launch of a new remote diagnostic monitoring subscription plan for industrial lubricated assets where customers can have peace of mind knowing the lubricant health, cleanliness and humidity inside their critical assets have real-time monitoring by a team of experts. “Des-Case has innovated and manufactured … [Read more...] about Des-Case providing full-service remote diagnostic monitoring solution
Freudenberg expands engineering services
As a manufacturer of engineered sealing applications around the world, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is constantly pursuing ways to provide its customers with enhanced product quality and better service. To that end, the company has opened a dedicated engineering service center in North America as part of its global radial shaft seal … [Read more...] about Freudenberg expands engineering services
Freudenberg’s new method shows how static seals actually age
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
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions acquires Michigan-based Tritec Seal
Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, closed on the acquisition of Tritec Seal which produces engineered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sealing solutions. The acquisition strengthens Trelleborg’s product portfolio, primarily in rotary seals, while giving the business area access to increased manufacturing … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions acquires Michigan-based Tritec Seal
Freudenberg upgrades quality process with new vision inspection units
Freudenberg’s inline spring inspection machine, a packaging marvel no bigger than a standard microwave oven, scrutinizes 6-12 mm diameter garter springs at a rate of four per second for defects including kinks, gaps, irregular diameters and poorly joined ends. The machine segregates defective components out of a typical batch of 10,000 springs and … [Read more...] about Freudenberg upgrades quality process with new vision inspection units
New oil dehydrator technology from Schroeder Industries
Schroeder Industries has introduced the Schroeder 30-gpm North American Vacuum Dehydrator (NAV) Unit. With the price of oil fluctuating, the increased cost of used oil disposal, and the pressure to maintain a 100% planned up-time schedule, the only effective solution is to maintain the fluid at the highest purity levels, and by doing so, extend … [Read more...] about New oil dehydrator technology from Schroeder Industries
Greene Tweed highlights Arlon 3000 XT thermoplastic polymer
Greene Tweed has announced the availability of its innovative Arlon 3000 XT thermoplastic for extreme conditions in oil and gas applications. Greene Tweed’s advanced engineering thermoplastic, Arlon 3000 XT, delivers improved performance over other available materials: in dynamic mechanical analysis, it demonstrated a glass transition … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed highlights Arlon 3000 XT thermoplastic polymer
