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
Seals
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
Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
If you evaluate seals by cost, they are C-parts. But if you look at the role sealing plays in machine reliability, seals quickly turn into A-parts. And as requirements and environments progress, sealing designs and technologies must as well. Given the latest trends, sealing of the future has the potential to dramatically improve the overall … [Read more...] about Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
Why do seals fail?
It’s a fact of life that regardless of how well a hydraulic seal is engineered or how durable the compound, all hydraulic seals will fail at some point. Seals are by nature much softer and less durable than the metal components that they contact. Kenneth James, Mechanical Engineer at MFP Engineering reminds all design engineers that a seal can … [Read more...] about Why do seals fail?
Comments from a sealing expert
Sealing expert Joe Woods, Fluid Power Segment Manager Americas for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, recently visited the offices of Fluid Power World and WTWH Media. We discussed some timely topics concerning the sealing aspects of the fluid-power industry, and on new developments at Trelleborg. Here are some takeaways. Current business … [Read more...] about Comments from a sealing expert
How do O-rings work?
As a sealing product, O-rings have been a very cost-effective and simple choice since the 1940s. However, there does seem to be some mysticism about how these relatively simple shapes actually function. Robert W. Keller, PhD, Director of Technology Sales at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies explains that in reality, the simple physics and the … [Read more...] about How do O-rings work?
SealPro Machine 558 available to manufacture hydraulic seals
MSO Seals and Gaskets has launched a complete turn-key systems that allows you to make millions of seals. This advanced seal manufacturing system is an advanced CAD/CAM based CNC turning center especially designed to manufacture hydraulic seals, oil seal, shaft seals, o-rings, back-up rings, wiper rings, wear rings and other seals, components easy … [Read more...] about SealPro Machine 558 available to manufacture hydraulic seals
Bal Spring canted coil springs for EMI shielding
Global demand for EMI/RFI shielding solutions is on the rise due to the need to prevent equipment failure in end-use products in aerospace, defense, automotive and many other industries. Shielding from such interference is vital to preventing damage to critical systems and components. Bal Spring canted coil springs have been tested and proven to be … [Read more...] about Bal Spring canted coil springs for EMI shielding
