NBR is an acronym for nitrile butadiene rubber but goes by many other names, such as nitrile or buna. NBR is a synthetic rubber compound made from acrylonitrile and butadiene. Buna is renowned for its natural resistance to oils, fuels, water and many other chemicals. You may use NBR for most hydraulic applications, especially those within the … [Read more...] about When should you use NBR for fluid power seals?
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Hallite strengthens its technical team with new test engineer
Hallite recently welcomed Brenda Zang to its technical team in Hampton as a test engineer. In this role, Brenda will collaborate with other engineering staff and departments to document and monitor test results, analyze technologies, and help develop testing procedures and process improvements. Previously, she worked as a mechanical design engineer … [Read more...] about Hallite strengthens its technical team with new test engineer
Lubrication management and counter surface technology increase hydraulic sustainability, says Trelleborg
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has always focused on pushing the capabilities of sealing technology for hydraulics, with a focus on enhancing performance while making fluid power applications more sustainable. Lubrication Management not only extends seal life, minimizing scrap, but it also significantly reduces friction, lowering the energy … [Read more...] about Lubrication management and counter surface technology increase hydraulic sustainability, says Trelleborg
Trelleborg’s AS568 standard O-rings available for quick delivery in the Americas
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions now offers quick delivery of many AS568 Standard Class A Specification O-rings across the Americas in nitrile rubber (NBR) and Fluoroelastomer (FKM), assuring customer that parts meet global compliance. According to Michael Cook, Global Segment Director Off-Highway & Americas Segment Manager Fluid Power, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s AS568 standard O-rings available for quick delivery in the Americas
Trelleborg launches online ordering for North American fluid power customers
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of the Fluid Power Seals-Shop. The Seals-Shop, available to customers in North America, is an online solution for fast and easy procurement of high-performance seals and wear rings critical to the function of hydraulic components in fluid power applications. The 24/7 self-service platform for … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches online ordering for North American fluid power customers
Trelleborg’s David Hauber receives award for being a pioneer in composites
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is pleased to announce that Technology Engineer, David Hauber, is a 2021 recipient of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Pioneer Award. Created in 2019 by ACMA, the award recognizes individuals who have developed, enhanced, or created processes and/or materials that have advanced the composites … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s David Hauber receives award for being a pioneer in composites
A primer on fluid power seals in construction machinery
Understanding standards, materials, applications and fluid compatibility is critical to distributors working with hydraulic and pneumatic seals. Contributed by Ryan Webster, Vice President Sales & Marketing, anyseals Inc. Distributors and maintenance and repair companies that support the mobile machinery industry face strong demand. It stems, … [Read more...] about A primer on fluid power seals in construction machinery
What are seal extrusion gaps?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor For any seal to function well in a fluid power application, it must resist the extreme forces attempting to squeeze the material through even the smallest gap like so much Playdoh. The gaps available to a seal to squeeze through are called extrusion gaps. To understand the extrusion gap, you must first … [Read more...] about What are seal extrusion gaps?
Hallite announces grand opening of new global test house
Hallite Seals International Ltd. announced today the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art product and material test house after breaking ground in January. Located inside the global manufacturing building at 130 Oldfield Rd in Hampton, UK, the new Hallite facility combines laboratory and product testing space previously housed in separate … [Read more...] about Hallite announces grand opening of new global test house
When should you use PTFE seals?
Being the fluid power professional you are, you know that Teflon is used for more than making pans slippery. However, you may not know that Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont, discovered accidentally many decades ago and associated with non-stock coatings. PTFE is an acronym for polytetrafluoroethylene, which is also a fluorocarbon. DuPont … [Read more...] about When should you use PTFE seals?
