Technical Library
Resources on seals and sealing technology
The Trelleborg Sealing Solutions technical library offers you a collection of webinars, whitepapers and technical articles covering various topics in the world of seals and sealing technology.
Webinars
Our webinars provide an educational resource on topics relevant to sealing technology and engineered products and applications. They cover practical, targeted topics taught by experts in their field.
Cassette Seals Webinar & Transcript
This webinar features a unique cassette seal design for challenging environments.
Lubrication Management English
This webinar takes an in-depth look at Lubrication Management technology and how it can optimize the performance of hydraulic sealing systems.
This webinar takes an in-depth look at Lubrication Management technology and how it can optimize the performance of hydraulic sealing systems.
Lubrication Management German
Dieses Webinar befasst sich eingehend mit der Lubrication Management Technologie sowie der Optimierung der Leistungsfähigkeit hydraulischer Dichtungssysteme.
Dieses Webinar befasst sich eingehend mit der Lubrication Management Technologie sowie der Optimierung der Leistungsfähigkeit hydraulischer Dichtungssysteme.
Whitepapers
In-depth reports on innovative sealing technology developments
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions experts provide an in-depth look at new technology developments related to sealing technology and engineered products.
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An Introduction to Lubrication Management
(Language: English)
This white paper is designed to be a useful overview of lubrication management through the lens of sealing solutions. It draws on the expertise both within Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and in the wider industry to provide a ‘jumping-off point’ in tribology. A point at which you can deal in the world of sealing and lubrication with a greater knowledge and grounding – from its history and development to the latest solutions and approaches.
(Language: English)
This white paper is designed to be a useful overview of lubrication management through the lens of sealing solutions. It draws on the expertise both within Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and in the wider industry to provide a ‘jumping-off point’ in tribology. A point at which you can deal in the world of sealing and lubrication with a greater knowledge and grounding – from its history and development to the latest solutions and approaches.
Flüssigsilikontechnologie (LSR) für smarte Fahrassistenzsysteme
(Language: German)
Flüssigsilikon (LSR) Spritzguss ist eine geeignete Technologie für ADAS-Komponenten. Dieses Whitepaper vergleicht die wichtigsten Materialien und fokussiert sich dabei auf die Vorteile von LSR, sowohl material- wie auch prozesstechnisch.
(Language: German)
Flüssigsilikon (LSR) Spritzguss ist eine geeignete Technologie für ADAS-Komponenten. Dieses Whitepaper vergleicht die wichtigsten Materialien und fokussiert sich dabei auf die Vorteile von LSR, sowohl material- wie auch prozesstechnisch.
LSR Technology Accelerating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding techonology lends itself to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) products. This whitepaper compares the main materials for sealing, damping and protection purposes and then focuses on the LSR benefits and processes.
Testing of HFC Fluids on Common Seal Materials in High Temperature Applications
As the oil and gas industry moves to recover more challenging reserves and enters the development of High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) fields, the risk of fire is increasing. There is therefore a move to the use of water-based hydraulic fluids, which present significant sealing challenges. This whitepaper takes an in-depth look at sealing materials and testing in HPHT environments.
As the oil and gas industry moves to recover more challenging reserves and enters the development of High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) fields, the risk of fire is increasing. There is therefore a move to the use of water-based hydraulic fluids, which present significant sealing challenges. This whitepaper takes an in-depth look at sealing materials and testing in HPHT environments.
Stick-Slip Solution - The importance of damper integration in dynamic sealing
In this whitepaper, we take a closer look at the problem of stick-slip and how dampers can combat or otherwise minimize it. It must be noted that, academically, there exists very little consensus as to the underlying principles of stick-slip – so, this paper will take a practical perspective, addressing how engineers can use dampers to reduce resultant noise and vibration; once again mastering the force of friction.
In this whitepaper, we take a closer look at the problem of stick-slip and how dampers can combat or otherwise minimize it. It must be noted that, academically, there exists very little consensus as to the underlying principles of stick-slip – so, this paper will take a practical perspective, addressing how engineers can use dampers to reduce resultant noise and vibration; once again mastering the force of friction.
Supporting the Advancement of Drug-Eluting Devices
Drug device combination products (defined as medical devices integrated with drugs) can be produced in and by a variety of materials and processes. Silicone is one of the most successful materials used for combination products, particularly for implantable products and is the focus of this whitepaper.
Drug device combination products (defined as medical devices integrated with drugs) can be produced in and by a variety of materials and processes. Silicone is one of the most successful materials used for combination products, particularly for implantable products and is the focus of this whitepaper.
Fighting Hospital Acquired Infection
- Applying antibiotic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) coatings to silicone catheters by spraying or dipping
- Addition of antibiotic APIs to raw silicone
- Impregnation of vulcanized silicone with antibiotic API through immersion
This whitepaper outlines these three techniques and presents test results proving the effectiveness of the immersion impregnation method in combining an API with silicone tubing to prevent catheter-associated infections.
Technical Articles
Expert pieces on seals and engineered products
Our collection of technical articles highlights a range of sealing technology topics. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions experts share their insights on the latest advances in seals and engineered products.
Our collection of technical articles highlights a range of sealing technology topics. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions experts share their insights on the latest advances in seals and engineered products.
How to make kink-resistant tubing work in smaller medical devices
Published in "Medical Design"
Today's
implantable medical devices require bio-friendly
silicone that keeps fluids flowing even when space is tight.
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Materials for Maximum Wear Ring Performance
Published in "Flow Control", May 2018
Read how Wear Rings can extend the life of a hydraulic system
Chemical Compatibility: Maching Fluids with Seal Components
Published on "ChemInfo", May 2018
The chemical compatibility of a seal with the fluids in a system is critical to obtaining a reliable, long-lasting seal. Here are some considerations for choosing the right material for a given chemical sealing application.
How water glycol fluids affect common seal materials - Comprehensive testing revealed temperature-related issues.
As the oil and gas industry evolves, sealing materials are required to work effectively in more challenging environments. This article details the effects of exposure to water-based hydraulic fluids and High-Pressure/High-Temperature (HPHT) fields on common sealing materials.
As the oil and gas industry evolves, sealing materials are required to work effectively in more challenging environments. This article details the effects of exposure to water-based hydraulic fluids and High-Pressure/High-Temperature (HPHT) fields on common sealing materials.
Reduce Vibration and Avoid Stiction in Seals
Stick-slip is not always a big issue, but sometimes it can significantly
We look at solutions to combat
stick-slip to lower vibration as well as to create damping solutions.
By Holger Jordan, fluid power segment
manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Stick-slip is not always a big issue, but sometimes it can significantly
degrade performance. Potentially, it can cause damage, such as cracks in
steel work and strength loss, and even health problems for operators.
We look at solutions to combat
Biolubricants & Seals: Users and their providers need to pay attention to fluid compatibilities
By Joe Savina, published in "Processing Solutions"
Biolubricant use is on the rise as companies look for more sustainable ways of doing business. Read this article to find out more about the special design considerations required due to how these lubricants may react to equipment components and seal materials.
By Joe Savina, published in "Processing Solutions"
Biolubricant use is on the rise as companies look for more sustainable ways of doing business. Read this article to find out more about the special design considerations required due to how these lubricants may react to equipment components and seal materials.
LSR Processing Technology: Shaking up leading industries
The technical possibilities with liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are endless and can be applied to numerous fields. This article demonstrates how LSR and two-component (or two-shot) injection molding technology can be used across a range of industries to produce innovative solutions.
Published in "DesignSolutions"
Getting the sealing system team right
published in "Hydraulics & Pneumatics"
Effective sealing in today’s demanding hydraulic applications requires seals and lubricant to work together. Holger Jordan, segment manager fluid power Europe for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, outlines how ‘Lubrication Management’ is helping make this happen.
published in "Hydraulics & Pneumatics"
Effective sealing in today’s demanding hydraulic applications requires seals and lubricant to work together. Holger Jordan, segment manager fluid power Europe for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, outlines how ‘Lubrication Management’ is helping make this happen.
Simple O-ring rises to new levels
By Ursula Nollenberger and Jarno Burkhardt published in "TODAY'S MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS"
O-Rings are the most popular seals used by design engineers due to their basic geometry and almost universal use. Read this article to learn more about how liquid silicone rubber (LSR) O-Rings are used for healthcare and medical applications.
By Ursula Nollenberger and Jarno Burkhardt published in "TODAY'S MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS"
O-Rings are the most popular seals used by design engineers due to their basic geometry and almost universal use. Read this article to learn more about how liquid silicone rubber (LSR) O-Rings are used for healthcare and medical applications.
Smart Engineering Solutions for Smart Appliances with LSR Processing
By Ursula Nollenberger, published in "appliance DESIGN"
The global household appliances industry is seeing a steady influx of technologically advanced appliances that deliver innovative, smart features to save the user time and make life more comfortable. This article demonstrates the role custom-engineered LSR parts have in this segment.
By Ursula Nollenberger, published in "appliance DESIGN"
The global household appliances industry is seeing a steady influx of technologically advanced appliances that deliver innovative, smart features to save the user time and make life more comfortable. This article demonstrates the role custom-engineered LSR parts have in this segment.
Microneedle Patches: Design for Superior Drug Delivery
By Luis Tissone, published in Medical Design Technology
Transdermal drug delivery systems have several benefits over traditional methods. Read this article for more information on how liquid silicone rubber can be successfully transformed into microneedle patches designed for this particular use.
By Luis Tissone, published in Medical Design Technology
Transdermal drug delivery systems have several benefits over traditional methods. Read this article for more information on how liquid silicone rubber can be successfully transformed into microneedle patches designed for this particular use.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions helps develop revolutionary subsea product
When faced with the challenge of helping to create a product to boost safety and efficiency for offshore engagement, Trelleborg went above and beyond in developing a complete sealing solution to help its partner "revolutionise" the oil industry.
When faced with the challenge of helping to create a product to boost safety and efficiency for offshore engagement, Trelleborg went above and beyond in developing a complete sealing solution to help its partner "revolutionise" the oil industry.