Hallite continued investing in operational infrastructure throughout 2020 despite the pandemic. In conjunction with the recent addition of several new moulding machines at the UK production site, Hallite expanded its AutoStore automated storage facility. “This expansion allows Hallite to continue to provide customers with the flexibility and … [Read more...] about Hallite UK expands its automated storage facility
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Laws and labels for environmentally friendly fluids
In a recent Fluid Power Technology Conference - Virtual Series session, Brandon Richards, CEO of PANOLIN America Inc. presented “Where and when should you use environmentally acceptable fluids?” He provided an overview of EALs, including their biodegradability and low toxicity, as well as benefits in terms of performance, durability and … [Read more...] about Laws and labels for environmentally friendly fluids
Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
In our recent story, “Basics of static sealing,” Thomas Braun and Christoph Meissner with the Prädifa Technology Div. of Parker Hannifin's Engineered Materials Group discussed the fundamentals of O-rings and back-up rings. And while rubber O-rings are probably the most common type of static seal, they indicated there are numerous other options … [Read more...] about Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
Basics of static sealing
Static sealing elements are used practically everywhere in daily life, although they typically go unseen. And while sealing technology expertise is limited to a relatively small group of specialists, mechanical and fluid-power engineers must be able to apply the fundamentals to ensure successful designs. In a recent webinar, “Sealing … [Read more...] about Basics of static sealing
Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Hallite Seals International Ltd. has unveiled its refreshed branding and announced that it will expand its UK product testing capabilities. One key strength of Hallite is its ability to build long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain. This was the focus from the company’s beginning in 1903 with the original partnership of the Hall … [Read more...] about Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Trelleborg’s virtual conference to discuss trends affecting business
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will host a virtual conference on November 25, 2020. Free to attend, it will explore key trends that are affecting business now and in the future: electrification, digitalization, sustainability. “This is the first virtual conference we have held across Europe and we are very excited about the event. Though there … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s virtual conference to discuss trends affecting business
Condition monitoring for hydraulic accumulators
Hydraulic accumulators store energy, enhance the performance of fluid-power systems and provide for emergency backup functions. An accumulator consists of a separation element (bladder, piston or diaphragm) that divides gas and fluid sections. The energy storage capacity is directly affected by the precharge pressure of nitrogen gas inside an … [Read more...] about Condition monitoring for hydraulic accumulators
Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Hydac and Schroeder Industries are proud supporters (and donors) of the Pascal Society of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation. The Pascal Society is the annual giving society of the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation – a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization dedicated to meeting the … [Read more...] about Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Freudenberg-NOK named a top workplace third year in a row
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has been honored with a 2020 Top Workplaces Award from the Detroit Free Press. The award represents the third consecutive year since 2018 that employees at Freudenberg-NOK have identified the company as a great place to work. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK named a top workplace third year in a row
What are ionic hydraulic fluids?
Hydraulic development engineers and tribology specialists still expend substantial time, effort and resources in the search for an ideal hydraulic fluid. Novel Ionic Liquids may offer the solution. In a presentation at IFK 2020 titled “Basic aspects when using ionic liquids as a hydraulic fluid,” authors Darko Lovrec and Vito Tič of the … [Read more...] about What are ionic hydraulic fluids?
