Amsted Seals, a global provider of wheel-end and sealing solutions, has launched the Pro-Lock axle fastener for commercial vehicles. The precision of the Amsted Seals Pro-Lock axle fastener limits wheel-bearing adjustment variability, extending the life of the tire and the wheel seal. The patent pending design makes for quick and easy installation, reducing the likelihood…

XLCS Partners, Inc., a middle market investment bank, announced that it served as exclusive advisor to HST Materials in its sale to JBC Technologies, a portfolio company of River Associates. Headquartered in North Ridgeville, Ohio, JBC is a full-service, vertically integrated ISO 9001:2015 certified 3M Preferred Converter with cleanroom processing capabilities. The acquisition strategically expands JBC’s geographic footprint while…

Primus Wind Power is positioning itself to meet heightened demand for its wind turbines. The Colorado-based manufacturer received funding from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to optimize wind-turbine system designs and contribute to deployment efforts in the U.S. Part of the process includes prototyping and testing hardware and components that are resilient and can outperform in…

Schreiner ProTech, a global provider of developing and manufacturing services, has developed a nameplate-integrated pressure compensation seal (PCS) solution for actuators produced by Küster Automotive, a prominent auto parts supplier. The new PCS solution is applied to the company’s reliable, often customized actuators — motion-control technology units that convert electrical signals into mechanical motions, or…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and screws, and the interface between an engine block and cylinder head. Adhesives and gaskets are…

Bemis Healthcare Packaging recently launched Insura, an innovative seal verification technology designed specifically for medical device packaging. This technology is a real-time, non-destructive visual indicator of seal quality that’s imbedded into the sterile barrier system. A blue color is generated under only proper seal conditions – chemistry, heat, and intimate contact. “Collaborating with our customers and…

A new era is arising for suppliers of dynamic sealing systems as three main factures will change for e-mobility: higher linear speed, low-viscosity oils containing a high percentage of additives, and bi-directional shaft rotation at the gearbox entrance shaft. Those requirements are relevant wherever electric drives are used like in hybrid or electric cars. Compared…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched the HiSpin PDR RT and HiSpin HS40, two seals specifically developed for e-mobility applications. Engineered to operate at high velocity, they make a significant step in overcoming issues related to sealing at high rotary speeds that limit electric cars being able to meet the ultimate goal of traveling the same…

In fuel cells, gas diffusion layers from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies ensure that hydrogen (as an energy carrier) and oxygen (as a reactant) are distributed across the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) as evenly as possible. The more homogeneously the gases flow into the membrane, the more electric current is generated onboard a fuel cell vehicle. These…

A fleet of zero-emission buses in Oakland, Calif., have reached a major operational milestone thanks in large measure to fuel cell technology supplied by Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies. The company runs the business operations for global sealing expert Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas. Thirteen zero emission fuel cell electric buses equipped with fuel cell systems…