Earlier this week, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions inaugurated its newly constructed Innovation Center in Stuttgart, Germany. It houses the business area’s global headquarters, its German headquarters and various global support departments, as well as a significantly extended R&D area and an IoT lab. The center is 14,000 square meters in … [Read more...]
Plastic pistons for hydraulic accumulators in dual clutch transmissions
Hydraulic accumulators provide improved energy efficiency by allowing manufacturers to install smaller hydraulic systems to actuate transmission gears. But their installation is complicated by the fact that the steel piston in the accumulator requires installation of an elaborate sealing package. In response, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has … [Read more...]
Hydraulic seals keep tunnel boring machinery moving
The complex design of tunnel boring machinery requires hundreds of hydraulic seals to maintain clean, efficient operation. Contributed by Daniele Agnesi, Engineering Manager, Hallite Italy A global trend in increased spending on road, railway and infrastructure projects is driving demand for the tunnel boring machinery (TBM) needed to do the … [Read more...]
Trelleborg launches new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced the launch of a new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based O-ring energized single-acting rotary seal, the Turcon Roto Glyd Ring DXL. This seal is specifically designed to meet the demands of high-pressure rotary applications within the oil and gas industry. It is capable of handling pressures up to 70 … [Read more...]
Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals
Elastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications. A seal’s design and its material properties are two keys to lasting performance. The engineers at Parker Hannifin’s Engineered Materials Group in Germany also offer some important recommendations on how to store, handle and clean seals prior to … [Read more...]
Trelleborg steps up its sealing innovations with expanded Stuttgart R&D facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its research and development capabilities at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Housed at the new Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Innovation Center, the facility is a critical element in the business area’s global R&D network. Substantial investment in the Innovation Center has seen usable space for … [Read more...]
Material matters: Understanding wear ring benefits
Wear rings can be an integral part of a hydraulic system, as they absorb side loads and eliminate metal-to-metal contact, extending system life. Contributed by Tom Zozokos, Product Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Streamwood and Beth Figliulo, Fluid Power Segment Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas Wear rings, whether … [Read more...]
Why is seal compatibility important in fluid power?
Compatibility for fluid power seals means—does the chemical composition jibe with the fluid composition? Chemical composition is the composition of the seal itself, so what type of rubber, essentially, it's made from. Back in the day, fluid power seals were made of things like leather and natural rubber, which had poor composition completely across … [Read more...]
Freudenberg showcases latest high-tech sealing technologies at OTC2018
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is highlighting its latest products and technologies specifically designed for oil and gas customers at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) through tomorrow, May 3 in Houston. The company will also introduce customers to its new accumulator manufacturing and service facility in Houston during the … [Read more...]
Hallite, MSOE partner for continued hydraulic seal testing
Cold cylinder start-up hydraulic seal testing is the latest in Hallite’s third-party validation for the integrity of its sealing materials and designs. After successful completion of a new test method in 2015 for assessing the amount of dirt and dust that enters a typical hydraulic system through the rod wiper, Hallite Seals decided to continue … [Read more...]
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