Fort Wayne, IN โ Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announce specialized sealing materials tested for biofuel applications. These formulations enhance integrity and long service life based on the development of specialized formulations of typical Fluorocarbon (FKM) and Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) compounds. Applications include diesel and gasoline fuel connectors and injectors, either high or low pressure, as well as […]
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Recirculating Spray Marking System
The new 781RC MicroMarkยฎ Recirculating Spray System from EFD features an innovative design that will help manufacturers in a wide variety of industries eliminate the costly maintenance and downtime associated with conventional marking systems like felt pads and standard spray valves. Manufacturers often use pigmented marking inks and paints to: โขColor-code components that look alike […]
Two Compounds from Trelleborg Achieve NSF Listing
FT. WAYNE, IN – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions now has two compounds that are listed by NSF International as conforming to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 51 – Food Equipment Materials. Turconยฎ MF5 compound has recently achieved this status, joining Turconยฎ MF6 in the listing. Turconยฎ MF5 and MF6 are part of the Turconยฎ MF range […]
Secondary Process Seal Assembly with Rupture Indication Sensor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. โ Cooper Crouse-Hinds has developed a smart, more user-friendly version of its Secondary Process Seal Assembly. Designed to prevent the passage of pressurized gases through conduit, cables and conductors, the new and improved Secondary Process Seal provides increased protection over the original, plus a new Rupture Indication Sensor that provides an immediate notification […]
Hydraulic Replacement Seals from ExpresSealยฎ
Lancaster, NY – ExpresSealยฎ can replace your existing hydraulic or pneumatic seal with near replicas or replacements of theย original manufacturer seal in 24-48 hours. Popular materials include Polyurethane, Buna, EPDM, Viton, HNBR, Teflon, filled-Teflon, Silicone and engineered plastics (special compounds are available). As the fastest way to get the seal you need, ExpresSealยฎ delivers off-the-shelf […]
The Right Material Aids Magnetic Drain Plug Redesign
For years, greasy handed mechanics have been dropping magnetic drain plugs and shattering the brittle magnets. Sintered magnetic materials, which are normally used to make these plugs, crack and chip easily. The AlNiCo and ceramic magnets might not even survive the manufacturing crimping processes that secure them in place. Engineers from General Plug and Manufacturing […]
Simrit Debuts Bi-Component Polyurethane Rod Seal
PLYMOUTH, Mich. โ Simrit will debut its Bi-Component Polyurethane Rod Seal HDR-2C at the 2008 International Exposition for Power Transmission (IFPE). With the new HDR-2C rod seal, Simrit has designed a simple, one-piece component that combines outstanding low temperature flexibility โ down to minus 50 degrees Celsius (minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit) โ with exceptional extrusion […]
Vane Seal Design Advances from Trelleborg
FT WAYNE, IN– Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces advances in vane seal design and manufacturing that have helped make viable the possibility of using rotary vane actuators across a wide range of engineering applications. These include contemporary engineering designs such as the control of aircraft wing flaps, anti-roll suspension systems on high-performance premium cars and machine […]
Seal Materials Fortify Hydraulic Cylinders Against Temperature, Pressure, and Fluids
Written by Joel Johnson, VP Technology, Ben Westbrook, Sr. Application Engineer Simrit Division of Freudenberg-NOK, and Noriyuki Matsui, Mgr., GI Design Section NOK CorporationExcessive temperature and fluid incompatibility often tax hydraulic cylinder seals. New materials and designs are necessary to meet the increasing requirements of smaller cylinders with higher pressures and hotter ambient temperatures. The […]
Simrit Facility Wins Schlumberger Award
PLYMOUTH, Mich. โ In recognition of its outstanding performance in service and product quality, Simritโs Nisku, Alberta, Canada facility recently received the first performance award ever given by the Edmonton Product Center of Schlumberger Limited. Part of the Simrit Division of Freudenberg-NOK, the Nisku facility was unanimously selected as the only recipient for this award. […]