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The benefits of unitized sealing products in hydraulic cylinders

August 14, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

A comparison between traditional gland seals and unitized sealing designs. Image courtesy of Hallite

Unitized sealing solutions feature over-molding and precision machining to eliminate challenges inherent in standard piston and gland designs. Contributed by Andrew Iddeson, Product Technology Director, Advanced Sealing Technologies and Chuck White, Global Product Development Manager Hydraulic cylinders are a key component in efficiently … [Read more...] about The benefits of unitized sealing products in hydraulic cylinders

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Simulations serve as valuable tools for sealing fluid power components

July 17, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Simulation showing compression set after 37 years.

Contributed by Alan Astbury, Simulation Methods Developer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions To achieve optimal efficiency, fluid power applications and their sealing components need good friction characteristics and long life to reduce maintenance. Engineering simulations and the experts to interpret them can result in better sealing and material … [Read more...] about Simulations serve as valuable tools for sealing fluid power components

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Greene Tweed extends reach with completion of South Korea manufacturing facility

June 14, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Greene Tweed South Korea

Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed's global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed extends reach with completion of South Korea manufacturing facility

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Juergen Bosch Business Area President

June 11, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Juergen Bosch, Business Area President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Trelleborg has named Juergen Bosch Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Bosch will be responsible for leading Trelleborg’s largest business area. He will work with Trelleborg experts to continually strengthen the company’s presence in the markets and industries it serves. Bosch will ensure the business area utilizes … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Juergen Bosch Business Area President

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands capabilities through new Innovation Center

June 7, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Trelleborg Innovation Center

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of its Innovation Center in Plymouth, Minnesota, providing its global industrial customers with a single partner for design, rapid prototyping, development and serial production, ensuring cost control and scalability of customers’ solutions. Trelleborg created the Innovation Center to … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands capabilities through new Innovation Center

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Where are buffer seals used on hydraulic cylinders?

May 23, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

This AI-generated image from Adobe stock is a example of a buffer seal used in hydraulic cylinders. Buffer seals commonly use a lip seal or O-ring combined with a back-up or glide ring seal.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, there’s a practical and propitious device that’s been around forever, only to be discovered by happenchance, yet it provides immense value and serendipity. I have been known to use hyperbole in my writing, and maybe so here. Still, if this article convinces just one reader to use this simple … [Read more...] about Where are buffer seals used on hydraulic cylinders?

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Wear rings get no respect in cylinder function

April 25, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Compaction Hydraulic cylinder wear rings Seals,-sealing-rings.-Wipers,-guide-rings,-protective-rings.-Polyurethane-AdobeStock_257470674

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When buying a cylinder repair kit, you generally expect to open a plastic bag filled with O-rings, rod seals, end seals and other synthetic rubber bits used to freshen up an old air or hydraulic cylinder. Often, we call such an assembly of parts a seal kit, which completely forsakes a family member necessary … [Read more...] about Wear rings get no respect in cylinder function

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Greene Tweed names industry veteran Justine Franchina as COO

April 25, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Justine Franchina, COO, Greene Tweed

Greene Tweed proudly announces that Justine Franchina has joined Greene Tweed as Chief Operating Officer. An accomplished leader, Franchina brings a strategic perspective and over two decades of experience in driving operational excellence, improving safety and quality culture, supporting organizational and talent development, and fostering … [Read more...] about Greene Tweed names industry veteran Justine Franchina as COO

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12 tips for leakage prevention through proper sealing design and selection

April 17, 2024 By Mary Gannon 2 Comments

seal leakage prevention AdobeStock_126727025

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Seals used for fluid power applications are highly varied and specific to each component and application. From simply sealing pressurized air from atmospheric air for pneumatic valves to preventing hydraulic oil from leaking into waterways from the rudder cylinder on watercraft, there are few conditions in … [Read more...] about 12 tips for leakage prevention through proper sealing design and selection

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Trelleborg promotes Kaley to Global Segment Manager for Industrial Automation

March 5, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

David Kaley, Global Segment Manager for Industrial Automation, Trelleborg

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions promotes David Kaley to Global Segment Manager for Industrial Automation. Kaley will be responsible for expanding Trelleborg’s presence and product offerings in Industrial Automation. Early efforts will focus  on developing customer products to meet ever-increasing energy saving, performance and longevity targets. His … [Read more...] about Trelleborg promotes Kaley to Global Segment Manager for Industrial Automation

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