Sustainability continues to trend across the fluid power industry, as design engineers must develop more efficient products to meet the industry’s sustainability needs. Hydraulic seals, though relatively small in design, play a huge role in waste, emissions, efficiency, and overall environmental impact. At IFPE, companies such as Hallite … [Read more...] about Sustainability drives hydraulic seal design
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Trelleborg facilities gain IATF certification in the US
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions gains International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certification to perform subassembly work for automotive manufacturing customers and Tier 1 suppliers at its ServicePLUS Centers located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Washington, Ontario, California, as well as at its Logistics Center in Fort Wayne, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg facilities gain IATF certification in the US
Hallite to debut new fluid power sealing solutions at IFPE
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) team at Hallite is pleased to announce three new product introductions at the show this year. Hallite recognizes the need to provide product innovation that reduces environmental impact without compromise to quality and performance. The latest innovations enable customers to partner with Hallite on … [Read more...] about Hallite to debut new fluid power sealing solutions at IFPE
Greene Tweed appoints Magen Buterbaugh President and CEO
Greene Tweed announces the appointment of Magen Buterbaugh as President and CEO effective January 3. Buterbaugh brings two decades of experience in progressive management, and a long track record of leading cross-functional teams in a variety of industries and markets, from large corporations to start-ups. She replaces Kevin Lukiewski, who retired … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed appoints Magen Buterbaugh President and CEO
What is the best cylinder piston seal?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor How long is a piece of string? So what? Did you think you'd get a straight answer on a subject like "what is the best cylinder piston seal?" There is no best piston seal, just like there is no best car (it's the Mazda Miata, by the way). If you're in the snow belt with five kids, your best car is a … [Read more...] about What is the best cylinder piston seal?
Trelleborg grows its business with Minnesota Rubber & Plastics acquisition
Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. Headquartered outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota Rubber & Plastics is a manufacturer of polymer and thermoplastic components and a system provider for technically demanding applications for several fast-growing industries such as medical equipment, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg grows its business with Minnesota Rubber & Plastics acquisition
Trelleborg expands its capabilities in engineered polymer solutions
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands its unique capabilities in engineered performance polymer solutions by investing in the High-Performance Thermoplastics Technology and Development Center in Denver. The center delivers custom value-added capabilities for sealing, cushioning, and protection, using thermoplastics to replace metal components. This … [Read more...] about Trelleborg expands its capabilities in engineered polymer solutions
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies improves service life of offshore wind turbines
The European Union aims to expand the capacity for wind power generated at sea to at least 60 GW by 2030. With its sealing solutions for the foundation structures, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies helps ensure that new wind turbines reach a service life of at least 30 years or more despite the rough conditions at sea. The highest wind velocity … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Sealing Technologies improves service life of offshore wind turbines
Trelleborg expands fluid power online ordering for Canada and Mexico
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands its Fluid Power Seals-Shop, an online ordering solution to new customers in Canada and Mexico. The Seals-Shop is an e-commerce platform for fast and easy procurement of high-performance seals and wear rings critical to the function of hydraulic components in fluid power applications. “Expanding the Fluid … [Read more...] about Trelleborg expands fluid power online ordering for Canada and Mexico
What to consider when using TPU for fluid power seals
Contributed by Chuck White, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hallite Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is widely used in fluid power seal applications and is a family of polymers formed using a combination of isocyanate and polyol crosslinked to create a homogeneous compound polymer. There are many different combinations of these chemicals that … [Read more...] about What to consider when using TPU for fluid power seals