C. Otto Gehrckens has put its new technology center into operation, directly on the company’s site in Pinneberg, near Hamburg, therefore decisively expanding its sealing manufacturing expertis. Across an overall area of 2,000m2, the specialists at COG are developing new materials to meet industry’s challenges of tomorrow. The extensive, modern … [Read more...] about COG opens new technology center for materials R&D
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FKM special compound seal for use at high temperatures
COG’s new high performance material Vi 250 seals air at temperatures of up to 250 °C, even over the long term. Furthermore, the all-round compound also impresses thanks to its excellent media resistance, and is also resistant to chemicals such as for example all types of hydrocarbons. FKM possesses extraordinarily good resistance to numerous … [Read more...] about FKM special compound seal for use at high temperatures
Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
At the start of the Hannover Messe trade fair, seal expert C. Otto Gehrckens made its O-ring calculator available on the company’s website. The tool is especially aimed at engineers who want to quickly and easily check their designs, or determine the correct parameters for selecting O-rings. The O-ring pros at COG made their primary focus a clear … [Read more...] about Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. Often, screwdrivers or simple plastic tools are used to perform the task. These tools are often … [Read more...] about First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
C. Otto Gehrckens hosts O-ring Academy seminars
C. Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG (COG), hosts its own O-ring Academy seminars for designers, engineers and users of fluid power seals. First up is the compact seminar, "O-rings explained in detail" on March 30 at the company's headquarters in Pinneberg, Germany (near Hamburg). In addition to learning how to properly use O-rings, and … [Read more...] about C. Otto Gehrckens hosts O-ring Academy seminars
