There are two industry challenges a new Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) committee being launched by Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies will likely tackle in the future. This new working group will focus on the evolving technical needs of seals and gaskets manufacturers throughout the world, said Joseph Walker, global director, Advanced Materials Development for Freudenberg-NOK. […]
Seals / Leakage
Conserving energy and reducing leakage with hydraulic fluids
Leakage and system efficiency are always at the top of fluid power users’ minds. This is why several CCEFP researchers are focusing on how to optimize system sealing and fluids at the Center’s second annual Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference 14 at the Marriott at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Kicking off a track on […]
Do’s & Don’ts of seal validation
by Larry Castleman, Technical Director of Product Development, Martin Franz, Product Development Engineer, John McLaughlin, Manager of Product Testing and Mark Sitko, Product Development Engineer Based on practical experiences, these 12 do’s and don’ts can help confirm a sealing system will perform as designed. When designing and developing equipment that uses sealing systems, confirming the […]
Tobul Accumulator acquired by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, sealing division of Freudenberg Group, Weinheim, Germany, has acquired Tobul Accumulator Inc., as of July 31. Tobul develops and manufactures piston and bladder hydraulic accumulators. The family-owned company has sites in Bamberg, S.C. and Houston, Texas, and employs some 120 people. “With the acquisition of Tobul, we strengthen our established accumulator business and continue to develop […]
High-performance hydraulic seal for extreme conditions
An innovative materials combination consisting of two distinct polyurethanes provides Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) new HDR-2C rod seal with special extrusion stability at high pressures and great flexibility at temperatures down to -50 °C. This innovative materials combination is particularly well suited to address environmental challenges encountered in the fluid power industry. Seals in hydraulic […]
Why are durable seals important?
Without seals we would have fluids leaking all over the place and contaminants infiltrating countless machines and forcing companies to spend heaps of cash on maintenance. So it is important for seals to be durable enough to withstand all the stresses an environment can throw at them long enough for the user to get their […]
Leak Detection Kit Reveals Leaks in Water/Glycol-Based Industrial Systems
The new Spectroline® OLK-402 Industrial Leak Detection Kit accurately and efficiently pinpoints leaks in water- and water/glycol-based industrial systems. It allows inspection of the entire system under all operating conditions! At the heart of the kit is the OPTI-LUX™ 400 high-intensity, violet light LED leak detection flashlight. Its high-output violet light causes dyes to fluoresce […]
KVT-Koenig is Now SFC KOENIG
In April 2014, KVT-Koenig became SFC KOENIG. This is the result of the sale of our Fastening Division to the Bossard Group in October 2012. Our name and logo are different, but our focus and commitment to provide the highest quality engineered solutions for sealing and flow control remains unchanged. The SFC KOENIG name and […]
UV LED Leak Detection Flashlight Spots All Industrial Fluid Leaks!
The Spectroline® OPTI-LUX™ 365 is a powerful yet compact leak detection flashlight that provides UV light for optimal fluorescent dye response. It’s ideal for all industrial fluid system applications. The OPTI-LUX 365 works with all oil- and water-based fluorescent dyes: OIL-GLO® 22 (yellow), OIL-GLO® 30 (white), OIL-GLO® 33 (green), OIL-GLO® 40 (bright blue), OIL-GLO® 44 […]
Trelleborg launches online learning modules on sealing
If there’s one thing the fluid power industry needs, it is as many opportunities for users of its technologies and components to have chances to learn about them. And while more universities are offering fluid power courses and a fair number of companies offer on-site training, there is still room for growth. That’s why I […]
