On November 26, the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions facility in Kalmar, Sweden, inaugurated a new production line that will increase brake shim capacity at the facility significantly. The line includes triple stations of adhesive lamination and a vision system with marking robots to ensure flexibility in manufacturing and enhanced quality control, … [Read more...]
New rotary shaft seal coating reduces wear and shaft runout
The optimum function of rotary shaft seals depends on many factors. One of them is the wettability of the sealing lip. This parameter plays a particularly important role with synthetic lubricants such as polyglycol. If wetting is too low, not only does wear on the sealing lip increase, but the contact with the rotating shaft can also damage the … [Read more...]
Registration open for NFPA Annual Conference Feb 11-13 in Miami
Registration is open for the National Fluid Power Association's 2020 Annual Conference, slated for February 11-13 at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami. Early bird registration is open until December 9. This year's conference features an expanded general session for more diverse topics and solid takeaways: Fred Harburg of the Kellogg School of … [Read more...]
Suction strainers available for as soon as next-day delivery
The Specialty Manufacturing Co. has announced that its entire offering of suction strainers is available immediately, with all orders shipping in just two weeks and many popular sizes as fast as next day. Suction strainers provide protection in liquid or air applications by trapping debris before it can enter and damage the pump. Made in the … [Read more...]
Adsorber filters protect against harmful condensation
Water in the oil is a serious issue for many hydraulic systems, because it can lead to increased wear and leakage. Adsorber filters which prevent moisture ingress via the tank breather system provide a remedy, according to engineers at HANSA-FLEX, Bremen, Germany. Unfortunately, although these filters can prevent serious damage and high … [Read more...]
Online app calculates hydraulic oil viscosity at different pressures
Webtec has launched a new on-line hydraulic oil viscosity calculator app which calculates the viscosity of hydraulic oil at different pressures. Hydraulic fluid suppliers provide oils with different viscosities. These oils are most-often badged in terms of their ISO number or grade, where common grades for hydraulic circuits include ISO 32, 46 … [Read more...]
Daman partners with Schroeder Industries to offer filtration components
Daman Products has announced that it has partnered with Schroeder Industries to offer more reliable integrated solutions to its distributors. Through this partnership, Daman has optimized flow characteristics by eliminating the filter head and therefore reducing distributor costs. Daman can assemble or provide loose Schroeder filtration … [Read more...]
Early warning system heads off downtime
Unit Fluid Monitoring (UFM) systems permit in-depth monitoring of hydraulic power packs and lubrication systems, according to officials at Hainzl, a manufacturer of hydraulic, automation and robotic products based in Linz, Austria. The main focus is on analyzing the oil for signs of humidity, aging and degree of contamination, as well as monitoring … [Read more...]
Trelleborg Sets Guinness World Records title for the largest O-ring ever produced
Earlier this month, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions set a new Guinness World Record title for the Largest O-ring. Manufactured at Trelleborg’s facility in Tewkesbury, England, using its unique FlexiMold process, the successful record attempt was the focus for a community-based project with Tewkesbury School. The culmination of the project was on … [Read more...]
Trelleborg showcasing Automated Fiber Placement technology at SPE Offshore Europe
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will showcase its expertise in advanced composites and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology at the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, September 3-6 in Aberdeen, UK. AFP is an additive manufacturing method for creating advanced composite structures using continuous-fiber tape. AFP allows for a high … [Read more...]
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