Earlier this month, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions set a new Guinness World Record title for the Largest O-ring. Manufactured at Trelleborg’s facility in Tewkesbury, England, using its unique FlexiMold process, the successful record attempt was the focus for a community-based project with Tewkesbury School. The culmination of the project was on … [Read more...]
Trelleborg showcasing Automated Fiber Placement technology at SPE Offshore Europe
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will showcase its expertise in advanced composites and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology at the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, September 3-6 in Aberdeen, UK. AFP is an additive manufacturing method for creating advanced composite structures using continuous-fiber tape. AFP allows for a high … [Read more...]
Trelleborg’s tensioner cylinder seals exceed 20-year lifecycle rating
Seals used in offshore rig tensioner cylinders must meet the same rigorous lifecycles as the cylinders themselves. Because offshore environments are harsh and installation and maintenance can be difficult, tensioner cylinders must have a 20-year life. That was why, more than 20 years ago, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions conducted research, determining … [Read more...]
Trelleborg launches new free Fluid Mechanics Calculator app
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has added a new app to its extensive range of apps and online tools with the introduction of the Fluid Mechanics Calculator App. Free of charge to download, the app boasts more content, formulas and calculations than other similar paid for tools. The new app covers a wide variety of topics in the field of fluid … [Read more...]
Trelleborg to showcase online seals shop at Valve World Expo
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will be showcasing its online Seals-Shop.com service at Valve World Expo, in Hall 3, Stand B71, next week November 27 to 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The e-commerce platform focuses primarily on hydraulic seals for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market and smaller OEM customers throughout Europe. More … [Read more...]
Trelleborg opens new Sealing Solutions Innovation Center in Germany
Earlier this week, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions inaugurated its newly constructed Innovation Center in Stuttgart, Germany. It houses the business area’s global headquarters, its German headquarters and various global support departments, as well as a significantly extended R&D area and an IoT lab. The center is 14,000 square meters in … [Read more...]
Trelleborg launches new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced the launch of a new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based O-ring energized single-acting rotary seal, the Turcon Roto Glyd Ring DXL. This seal is specifically designed to meet the demands of high-pressure rotary applications within the oil and gas industry. It is capable of handling pressures up to 70 … [Read more...]
Trelleborg revamps oil & gas portion of its website
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions shares its expertise with engineers, designers and students through a variety of on-line resources. One of these resources includes the new recently revamped Oil & Gas website. The new website layout is very visually appealing, using larger images and text headings it makes it easier for users to find the … [Read more...]
Trelleborg steps up its sealing innovations with expanded Stuttgart R&D facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its research and development capabilities at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Housed at the new Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Innovation Center, the facility is a critical element in the business area’s global R&D network. Substantial investment in the Innovation Center has seen usable space for … [Read more...]
Material matters: Understanding wear ring benefits
Wear rings can be an integral part of a hydraulic system, as they absorb side loads and eliminate metal-to-metal contact, extending system life. Contributed by Tom Zozokos, Product Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Streamwood and Beth Figliulo, Fluid Power Segment Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas Wear rings, whether … [Read more...]
