Parker Hannifin was recently issued U.S. Patent No. 9,453,600 for a new stainless steel flat face sealing ring for use with tube fittings in extreme temperature applications. The new seal design was developed by engineers at the Parker Tube Fittings Division and is a principal design feature of the Parker Seal-Lok Xtreme line of flat face seal … [Read more...] about Parker patents stainless-steel flat-face sealing ring for use with tube fittings
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How can hydraulic lubrication management optimize seal performance?
The concept of lubrication management looks at adjusting the lubrication conditions of all single sealing elements within a sealing system to ensure that the load on each element can be reduced and performance around friction-wear-lifetime can be optimized. Constantly increasing performance requirements for industrial equipment and the … [Read more...] about How can hydraulic lubrication management optimize seal performance?
Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
Hallite Seals International announces availability of its new Armorlene PTFE product and material portfolio, a high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) product and material portfolio that encompasses more than 30 product profiles, 26 materials and 18 Armorlene PTFEs. The new Armorlene PTFE portfolio expands the history and success of … [Read more...] about Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
New product range of high-performance TPU seals
With COG VarioPur, the independent seal manufacturer C. Otto Gehrckens presents a new product range in the premium segment. The three high-performance materials in the VarioPur series are based on thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU/AU). Both the abrasion and the extrusion resistance are at least five times higher than those of the traditional … [Read more...] about New product range of high-performance TPU seals
High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
COG Resist is a new high-tech FFKM compound from C. Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG (COG). Seals must be resistant to temperature while being able to withstand a wide variety of chemicals and as well as vapour and solvents. They may also need to be able to resist changes in media and high pressure. In these situations, a high-quality FFKM seal … [Read more...] about High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
How can exclusion seals extend hydraulic motor life?
Few people think of the motor’s exclusion seals as key components in a piece of equipment, but these unsung heroes can make all the difference, particularly in harsh environments. When a motor’s pressure seal is compromised, the machine starts leaking oil into the environment, which immediately impacts your bottom line. Lost productivity and … [Read more...] about How can exclusion seals extend hydraulic motor life?
Freudenberg-NOK’s Troy, Milan Ohio facilities win Supplier Gold, Bronze from Caterpillar
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies’ Troy and Milan, Ohio manufacturing facilities have been awarded Gold and Bronze level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) certification from Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar created the SQEP to recognize those suppliers that demonstrate their commitment to excellence and drive a "zero defects" culture … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK’s Troy, Milan Ohio facilities win Supplier Gold, Bronze from Caterpillar
New algorithm optimizes cylinder guidance systems and reduces seal failure
A new mathematical algorithm from System Seals removes the guesswork in selecting cylinder guidance systems while also reducing seal failure. By Kurt Sassmannshausen, System Seals Product Development Manager Failing to properly calculate guide-band loads, rod deflections and the stress and strains distributed across cylinder guidance … [Read more...] about New algorithm optimizes cylinder guidance systems and reduces seal failure
How do you avoid seal failure?
Bashar Kasrawi, product development engineer at Trelleborg Sealing Systems said that there are a number of reasons for seal failure in hydraulic systems, but the most common may be a surprise to some: improper installation. “Seals are sometimes considered a commodity item by designers and engineers—a known quantity that doesn’t appear to require … [Read more...] about How do you avoid seal failure?
Trelleborg continues North American expansion with Anderson Seal acquisition
Trelleborg, Fort Wayne, Ind., announced today that through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, it has signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of Anderson Seal LLC, a privately owned US-based seal distributor and value-added service partner. According to Linda Muroski, President of Marketing Americas, Anderson Seal was a one … [Read more...] about Trelleborg continues North American expansion with Anderson Seal acquisition
