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How do seal geometries affect performance?

February 4, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

This image from Hercules Sealing Products showcases different hydraulic seal geometries, including O-rings, T-seals, U-cups (lip seals), rod wipers, quad rings, and crown seals. Each seal type is designed for specific applications, ensuring effective fluid containment, reduced friction, and extended equipment life in hydraulic systems. Selecting the right seal geometry is crucial for optimizing performance and preventing leaks in demanding environments.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s start by stating the obvious: seal geometries matter, or the fluid power realm would use only geometrically simple O-rings. The other two critical factors for effective seal performance are polymer composition and a machined groove to call home. However, even considering the latter, a seal geometry of … [Read more...] about How do seal geometries affect performance?

Filed Under: Featured, Seals Tagged With: herculessealing

Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors

January 28, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Brian Weisbarth, Head of Finance/Controlling & HR at anyseals Inc., has been appointed to the board of directors for ISD.

anyseals Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Weisbarth, Head of Finance/Controlling & HR, to the board of directors of the International Sealing Distribution Association (ISD). Weisbarth's extensive experience in financial management and human resources positions him to impact the organization's continued success. His appointment reflects … [Read more...] about Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors

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Greene Tweed welcomes Adam Phan as general manager, Sealing Systems

October 10, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Adam Phan Greene Tweed’s new general manager of Sealing Systems

Greene Tweed is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Phan as the company’s new general manager of Sealing Systems. Phan brings more than two decades of extensive cross-functional leadership and industry experience in aerospace and defense to his new position. As GM, he will guide the Sealing Systems business and product management … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed welcomes Adam Phan as general manager, Sealing Systems

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Heather Castleman named president of Trelleborg Industrial Americas

September 12, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Heather Castleman, president of Trelleborg Industrial Americas

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has named Heather Castleman president of the Industrial Americas business unit of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. According to Juergen Bosch, Business Area President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, “Heather has made great contributions to our success in various senior roles. With her extensive knowledge of the … [Read more...] about Heather Castleman named president of Trelleborg Industrial Americas

Filed Under: Seals Tagged With: trelleborgsealingsolutions

The benefits of unitized sealing products in hydraulic cylinders

August 14, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

A comparison between traditional gland seals and unitized sealing designs. Image courtesy of Hallite

Unitized sealing solutions feature over-molding and precision machining to eliminate challenges inherent in standard piston and gland designs. Contributed by Andrew Iddeson, Product Technology Director, Advanced Sealing Technologies and Chuck White, Global Product Development Manager Hydraulic cylinders are a key component in efficiently … [Read more...] about The benefits of unitized sealing products in hydraulic cylinders

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Simulations serve as valuable tools for sealing fluid power components

July 17, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Simulation showing compression set after 37 years.

Contributed by Alan Astbury, Simulation Methods Developer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions To achieve optimal efficiency, fluid power applications and their sealing components need good friction characteristics and long life to reduce maintenance. Engineering simulations and the experts to interpret them can result in better sealing and material … [Read more...] about Simulations serve as valuable tools for sealing fluid power components

Filed Under: Featured, Seals Tagged With: trelleborg

Greene Tweed extends reach with completion of South Korea manufacturing facility

June 14, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Greene Tweed South Korea

Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed's global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed extends reach with completion of South Korea manufacturing facility

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Juergen Bosch Business Area President

June 11, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Juergen Bosch, Business Area President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Trelleborg has named Juergen Bosch Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Bosch will be responsible for leading Trelleborg’s largest business area. He will work with Trelleborg experts to continually strengthen the company’s presence in the markets and industries it serves. Bosch will ensure the business area utilizes … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Juergen Bosch Business Area President

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands capabilities through new Innovation Center

June 7, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Trelleborg Innovation Center

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of its Innovation Center in Plymouth, Minnesota, providing its global industrial customers with a single partner for design, rapid prototyping, development and serial production, ensuring cost control and scalability of customers’ solutions. Trelleborg created the Innovation Center to … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands capabilities through new Innovation Center

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Where are buffer seals used on hydraulic cylinders?

May 23, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

This AI-generated image from Adobe stock is a example of a buffer seal used in hydraulic cylinders. Buffer seals commonly use a lip seal or O-ring combined with a back-up or glide ring seal.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, there’s a practical and propitious device that’s been around forever, only to be discovered by happenchance, yet it provides immense value and serendipity. I have been known to use hyperbole in my writing, and maybe so here. Still, if this article convinces just one reader to use this simple … [Read more...] about Where are buffer seals used on hydraulic cylinders?

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