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
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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?
Trelleborg signs Applied Power Products as Authorized Distributor for sealing
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has signed Applied Power Products as an authorized Trelleborg distributor. The partnership establishes Applied Power Products as Trelleborg’s sole distributor in the Midwest United States, laying the foundation for growth in this region for both companies in various industrial markets. According to Heather Castleman, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg signs Applied Power Products as Authorized Distributor for sealing
Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of Ontario, Calif. sealing facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Ontario, California, on August 18. The Ontario site houses the West Coast warehouse for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, as well as new aerospace and industrial ServicePLUS Centers, to serve the sealing needs of Trelleborg’s aerospace and industrial customers in Ontario … [Read more...] about Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of Ontario, Calif. sealing facility
Polyurethane seals from Freudenberg: Not afraid of extreme conditions
The environmental demands placed on the hydraulic systems in large, heavy equipment can be extreme. Pressure, abrasive fluids, extreme temperatures, and dirt can all impact the reliability and performance of the seals used to protect their mechanics. Fortunately for manufacturers producing construction, agricultural, and mining machinery – among … [Read more...] about Polyurethane seals from Freudenberg: Not afraid of extreme conditions
New EPDM eliminates fluid leaks in slow-moving drones, cargo planes
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has begun manufacturing seals made from a new Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) material that successfully addresses a significant challenge in the aerospace industry — hydraulic seal leakage at high altitudes and low temperatures. The new material, 80 EPDM 426288, successfully seals hydraulic systems … [Read more...] about New EPDM eliminates fluid leaks in slow-moving drones, cargo planes
When should you use Viton seals?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Viton is actually a registered trademark of Chemours Company (previously of DuPont) and is a synthetic rubber used in seals. Viton is a family of fluoropolymer elastomers also identified as FKM, but the family offers various copolymers. Often green or brown, Viton finds itself used in various hydraulic … [Read more...] about When should you use Viton seals?
Elastomer seal material complies with all major global food regulations and standards
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launched a new elastomer sealing material, FoodPro E75F1. Demonstrating compliance with most comprehensive global food contact material regulations, it is specifically engineered for universal use in food and beverage processing applications. For manufacturers of food and beverage equipment, FoodPro E75F1 saves time … [Read more...] about Elastomer seal material complies with all major global food regulations and standards
Trelleborg launches an enhanced website presence
Trelleborg Group has upgraded its online presence over its more than 70 global websites. This monumental task has resulted in visual updates, but more importantly, it offers an improved and more responsive user experience and a platform that will allow further enhancements with even more interactive elements in the future. According to Richard … [Read more...] about Trelleborg launches an enhanced website presence
What are the benefits of urethane seals?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Urethane (or polyurethane) seals are among the most versatile and durable materials used in fluid power sealing. Urethanes are cast into billets or molds to create the seals used in many of the hydraulic components you see every day, such as pump shaft seals, cylinder pistons and rod seals. The material … [Read more...] about What are the benefits of urethane seals?