Hydraulic accumulators provide improved energy efficiency by allowing manufacturers to install smaller hydraulic systems to actuate transmission gears. But their installation is complicated by the fact that the steel piston in the accumulator requires installation of an elaborate sealing package. In response, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has … [Read more...] about Plastic pistons for hydraulic accumulators in dual clutch transmissions
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Freudenberg showcases latest high-tech sealing technologies at OTC2018
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is highlighting its latest products and technologies specifically designed for oil and gas customers at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) through tomorrow, May 3 in Houston. The company will also introduce customers to its new accumulator manufacturing and service facility in Houston during the … [Read more...] about Freudenberg showcases latest high-tech sealing technologies at OTC2018
Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
‘Green Future—Smart Technology’—that is the central theme of AGRITECHNICA 2017, which opens its doors Sunday in Hannover, Germany. The leading global trade fair for agricultural technology is focusing on forward-looking technologies and development trends that make sustained increases in agricultural productivity possible. That is the exactly the … [Read more...] about Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
Fluid-power engineers who design sealing systems always have to weigh the trade-off of minimizing leaks versus shorter operating life. In hydraulic applications, seals made from two polyurethane components could resolve the conflict between sealing tightness and strength. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim, Germany, is now conducting … [Read more...] about Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
Day 2 IFPE: Innovations in hydraulic sealing technologies
Mobile hydraulics, and those shiny clean cylinders that abound in them, could not function without good, quality hydraulic seals. That’s why I’ve already spent a fair amount of time chatting with some of the major sealing companies throughout the past two days of IFPE 2017. Here’s a brief round-up of some of the innovative sealing technologies … [Read more...] about Day 2 IFPE: Innovations in hydraulic sealing technologies
Freudenberg-NOK’s Troy, Milan Ohio facilities win Supplier Gold, Bronze from Caterpillar
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies’ Troy and Milan, Ohio manufacturing facilities have been awarded Gold and Bronze level Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) certification from Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar created the SQEP to recognize those suppliers that demonstrate their commitment to excellence and drive a "zero defects" culture … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK’s Troy, Milan Ohio facilities win Supplier Gold, Bronze from Caterpillar
Freudenberg Xpress introduces new capabilities, materials
On the 10-year anniversary of its establishment in Milan, Ohio, Freudenberg Xpress has upped its game on behalf of customers through a growing investment in new process capabilities and the use of an exclusive, new high- performance polyurethane material. Freudenberg Xpress is Freudenberg’s unique rapid service for replacement parts, prototypes … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Xpress introduces new capabilities, materials
Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
If you evaluate seals by cost, they are C-parts. But if you look at the role sealing plays in machine reliability, seals quickly turn into A-parts. And as requirements and environments progress, sealing designs and technologies must as well. Given the latest trends, sealing of the future has the potential to dramatically improve the overall … [Read more...] about Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies doubles production capacity in Hungary
In just ten months, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, one of the leading seal manufacturers worldwide, has completed and officially celebrated its major plant expansion in Kecskemét, Hungary. With an investment of about 4 million euros, the company has doubled its production space for innovative sealing solutions to about 6,000 square meters. With … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Sealing Technologies doubles production capacity in Hungary
New Freudenberg plant opens in Bursa
The Freudenberg Business Group Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, one of the world's leading seal manufacturers, has invested about $11 million, in Bursa, Turkey and has inaugurated a new plant today. "We offer advanced technologies in line with customers' needs. This step will allow us to engage in even closer partnership with a large number of … [Read more...] about New Freudenberg plant opens in Bursa