Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Designs Essential Materials for Extreme Requirements

Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

Excellent materials – the foundation of product development

The quality and performance of seals largely depends on the choice of the right materials. Continual research and development generate new material solutions enabling even higher resistance and better adjustment to specific applications. Teamwork is always involved in the development of innovative materials for challenging operating conditions: In 2019, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies launched a strategic program in which six of its subsidiaries did research together on new materials for extreme operating conditions. Thanks to this close cooperation in research, development and production, it was possible to make substantial progress in a short time. This interplay of technical expertise, experience and creative engineering is paving the way for future groundbreaking material solutions.

Stress tests – how materials are tested out

First comes the engineering – then comes the testing: New industrial applications require new sealing materials, and they are typically designed to function reliably under extreme conditions and over long maintenance intervals. Meanwhile, the efficiency and safety of industrial applications are maximized with the help of innovative product lines. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has integrated a state-of-the-art test lab into its production environment where the durability and suitability of new sealing materials are put to the test in comprehensive test series. The test processes simulate real-life operating conditions over time and allow a precise evaluation of a material’s characteristics. These intensive test series make it possible to validate a product’s performance and optimize it when necessary.

Standard and high-performance seals – geared to the operation

The application areas for seals know nearly no limits. Whether in the food and beverage industry, in fuel cells or in the world of energy technology, the applications are just as diverse as the materials and material combinations available for them. For applications where moderate mechanical, chemical or thermal loads prevail, a wide variety of tried-and-tested standards seals are available. For example, they are used in water supply systems, machine-building and general industrial applications. High-performance seals, on the other hand, are required where the conditions are extreme. They can be found in the aerospace and chemical industries, the electric mobility field, and in high-temperature processes. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers customers a wide range of materials that withstand extreme temperatures, aggressive chemicals or high pressures over the long haul.