The Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the launch of Resilon 4350 Polyurethane delivering unmatched high temperature seal performance and reliability for a wide range of applications. This new material extends the high temperature sealing range of … [Read more...] about Parker unveils Resilon 4350 Polyurethane with high temperature nanotechnology
Seals
Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
Freudenberg Xpress, the company’s service for manufacturing replacement parts, prototypes and small production runs of seals, can produce large and small one-off components in as little as a day. Using a variety of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, Freudenberg Xpress can provide industrial customers with fast, economical, tailor-made … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
COG O-ring tool kit available
Professional O-ring tool kit is essentially first aid for technicians. Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. C. Otto Gehrckens now … [Read more...] about COG O-ring tool kit available
Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
At this week’s OTC (Offshore Technology Conference), the keyword was probably cautious optimism for the oil and gas market. The event—which has been down since its record-breaking year in 2014 as gas prices plummeted—continues to get smaller, but fluid power manufacturers and show organizers are still preparing for a slow and steady ramp-up. In … [Read more...] about Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
How do backup rings help to prevent O-ring migration?
Backup rings are used for both static and dynamic fluid power applications and prevent the migration or extrusion of an O-ring in the gap as pressurization and de-pressurization/pressure cycling occur. The profile shape of the backup rings is usually rectangular but may also be concave at the face mating with the O-ring. Manufactured in various … [Read more...] about How do backup rings help to prevent O-ring migration?
Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe
Among the announcements coming out of Hannover this week, Argo-Hytos introduced the new CFP compact filter pack. It’s a multi-purpose off-line filtration unit dedicated for servicing compact power packs on a daily basis, not just during start-up or breakdowns. It’s designed for tanks ranging from 1 to 100 l in size. According to the company, … [Read more...] about Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe
Trelleborg’s seal materials tested for optimum performance based on fluid type
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has carried out a series of tests to show the importance of fluid type and seal material choice in “ensuring optimum seal performance and service life.” The company worked with fluid producer MacDermid to test the effect of water glycol fluids on common seal materials. Together the engineers for both companies tested … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s seal materials tested for optimum performance based on fluid type
First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. Often, screwdrivers or simple plastic tools are used to perform the task. These tools are often … [Read more...] about First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
New Parker-Prädifa compound, nobrox, useful for Seals, engineered components
Parker Hannifin has introduced its new nobrox compound, which exhibits excellent wear resistance, chemical resistance and resilience, reliability, ease of assembly and economy. The new material is particularly well suited for use as a sealing element, guiding element and anti-extrusion element for hydraulic as well as many other sealing technology … [Read more...] about New Parker-Prädifa compound, nobrox, useful for Seals, engineered components
Freudenberg offers low-friction sealing solutions at IFPE
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies showcased a new generation of low-friction transmission seals designed to save fuel, lower emissions and extend the operating life of industrial powertrains at the 2017 International Fluid Power Expo in Las Vegas. Freudenberg’s Levitas and Levitorq components are part of the company’s Low Emission Sealing Solutions … [Read more...] about Freudenberg offers low-friction sealing solutions at IFPE