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.
Tech Talks
We've asked our sealing technology experts share their know-how. These lectures give you an in-depth look into the latest innovations in the industry.
High Speed Rotary Seals for Electric Drive Units
Learn how HiSpin® seals increase the performance of e-Axles
Rubore® Cap Seal – How to Seal a Hole
Find out more about our cost-effective composite sealing cap
Slydring Sealing System Performance
Speaker: Nancy Getz
Speaker: Johannes Kunze von Bischoffshausen
Megatrends in the Sealing Industry
Speaker: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Saur, Ph.D
Speaker: Jan Zumbach
Speaker: Uwe Hähnel
Speaker: Soeren Roepstorff
Speakers: Giuseppe Pezzulla & Neal Borg
Speakers: Carolin Grandt, Joe Dawber, Manuel Funk
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.
This webinar takes an in-depth look at Lubrication Management technology and how it can optimize the performance of hydraulic sealing systems.
Dieses Webinar befasst sich eingehend mit der Lubrication Management Technologie sowie der Optimierung der Leistungsfähigkeit hydraulischer Dichtungssysteme.
Questo webinar approfondisce la Tecnologia “Lubrication Management” e mostra come essa può ottimizzare la performance dei Sistemi di Tenuta Idraulici.
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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(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: 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.
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.
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.
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
Fight friction and reduce costs with lubrication management
By Beth Figliulo and Michael Cook, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas, August 2019
Reduction in compression set behavior with new hydraulic sealing systems reduces friction and creates a better environment for seals.
Smart catheter system: A new bladder control management solution
By Michelle Jacobson, published in Today's Medical Developments Magazine, July 2019
With component sourcing and supply chain management support from Trelleborg, Spinal Singularity developed the Connected Catheter to offer improved quality for users.
Trelleborg's tensioner cylinder seals exceed 20-year lifecycle rating
By Mary Gannon, June 2019
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 that its seals could last this necessary lifecycle.
Trelleborg's 2K technology enhances options for medical device manufacturers
By Ursula Nollenberger, published in "Rubber & Plastics News", May 2019
When it comes to the safety and efficiency of medical devices, lives could literally be on the line.
Whether it's a wearable pump for insulin or implantable delivery devices, proper dose regulation and biocompatibility are crucial.
By Eric Bucci, published in "Rubber & Plastics News", May 2019
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently launched XploR S-Seal and XploR FSSeal, extrusion-resistant elastomers the company developed for demanding high temperature and high-pressure sealing environments in the oil and gas industry.
Understanding Key Processes for Mixing API's with Silicone
published in "ECN", April 2019
The Power of Combination Medical Products
By Mark Gordon and Andrew Gaillard; published in "MDT-Medical Design Technology", March 2019
By Michael Cook and Kelly Volpenhein; Published in "Fluidpower Journal", February 2019
Advancements in Double-Acting Rotary Seals Prove More Effective
By Beth Figliulo, Fluid power segment manager, published in "Electronic Component News", Dec. 2018
Matching Seals to Dynamic Sealing Applications
By Beth Figliulo, published in "Hydraulics & Pneumatics", Dec. 2018
How you can keep Bacteria from colonizing Silicone
Published in "MDO", Nov. 2018
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.
Stick-slip is not always a big issue, but sometimes it can significantly
We look at solutions to combat
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.
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.
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.
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.
Materials for Maximum Wear Ring Performance
Published in "Flow Control", May 2018
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 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 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.
