Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ newest production facility in Parets del Vallès, Spain (near Barcelona) is a fully carbon-neutral plant. The facility manufactures automotive components and replaces an existing plant at the same location. The company said it is boosting its production capacity by 15%. In all, more than  11 million euros have been invested in the…

The number of electric cars on the roads is growing significantly. By 2030, more than 100 million electrically powered vehicles are expected to be running worldwide. To make sure drivers can enjoy their electric vehicles (EVs) for as long as possible requires a well-protected battery system. In normal operation, splash water must be prevented from…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has expanded its material testing capabilities to include performance and compatibility evaluations of the rubber, elastomers and thermoplastics used to seal and safely maintain lithium-ion batteries. The company has installed sophisticated equipment and adopted new testing protocols in its Plymouth, Mich., Central Laboratory that will provide conclusive data on which materials optimally…

By providing seals for electrolyzers, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is contributing to sustainable hydrogen production based on solar and wind power. The seals are designed for automated production, enabling a rapid buildup of high manufacturing capacities. The global production capacity for green hydrogen could increase to more than 250 gigawatts by 2030, according to a study…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is introducing a new generation of electrically conductive seals at the virtual 2021 Vienna Motor Symposium. In addition to preventing bearing damage caused by electrically induced corrosion, the seals also increase electromagnetic compatibility. With these products, the supplier is making an important contribution to high-performance electric drives. Electric cars with drive systems…

The Freudenberg Group’s lithium-ion battery operation, XALT Energy, is supplying high-performance battery pouch cells to Commeo GmbH. Commeo, a German energy system specialist, is using the cells in stationary energy storage systems and a wide range of system applications that will provide an uninterruptible, flexible energy supply. Due to the growing private and industrial demands…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed an advanced testing procedure and simulation methodology that, in combination with the company’s Ventoguard portfolio of elastomeric materials, offers performance improvements and better longevity in offshore wind energy component applications. The material simulation process helps to identify optimal materials and designs for wind applications by analyzing how materials behave and…

By Dr. Robert Rotzoll and Christian Geubert, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Food production and processing requires a high degree of cleanliness and hygiene in industrial operations. The materials used in food processing equipment must be impervious to ingredient and flavor-absorption and prevent leaks and other malfunctions that could expose the product to contamination. Standards regulating which…

With the introduction of a new single-seated valve, Italian valve manufacturer Bardiani Valvole has launched the first and only high-pressure valve available for hygienic applications certified according to global 3-A® Sanitary Standards. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies worked closely with Bardiani Valvole to engineer a unique seal that supports this new valve design. Valves are indispensable components…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has launched series production of a modular sealing unit that combines a classic radial shaft seal with a plastic outer case. The design promotes better long-term seal performance and longevity, is easier to assemble, and significantly lowers manufacturing costs in comparison with traditional metal-encased radial shaft seal units. Freudenberg has developed the…

In the midst of a pandemic, a helping hand can change the world. No one knows this better than the engineers working at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ Morristown and Shelbyville manufacturing facilities in Indiana. When the region’s local hospital, MHP Medical Center, sent out a desperate request for protective glasses for doctors and nurses working with…

When a regional Indiana hospital, MHP Medical Center, sent out a desperate request for protective glasses for doctors and nurses working with COVID-19 patients, the engineers at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ Morristown and Shelbyville manufacturing facilities stepped in. Shelbyville Engineering Manager, Gary Burton, reached out to Morristown Growth Engineer, Jacob Clark, to collect as many glasses […]

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit. The design offers significant weight, cost, and friction advantages over separate bearings and seals and also improves the properties of the mated bearings and seals. Freudenberg has validated the advantages of this […]

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduced several new material and sealing innovations at the 2019 International Paris Air Show, products designed to help aerospace customers address ever increasing safety and performance requirements in the industry. The company showcased a new high-temperature, fireproof material; a new Omegat OMS-CS cap seal; and new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and…

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) has awarded top supplier excellence awards to seven vendor locations for outstanding performance and support during 2018. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas. The company also presented Janice Jones, a senior account manager with R.D. Abbott Company Inc., with its top customer service award for…

E-fuels are expected to improve the climate footprint of conventional powertrains. New findings in material research by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies show the impact that OME (oximethylene ether), a substitute for diesel fuel, has on the long-term stability of seals. The research has found that seals made from an already widespread material, fluoro rubber (FKM), are…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies CEO Claus Moehlenkamp will speak at the annual Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars (CAR MBS) conference in Traverse City, Mich., Aug. 1, sharing his perspective on automotive industry disruption and his company’s strategy for embracing successful change. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is one of the world’s largest sealing solution providers and…

For the second year in a row, visitors attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be able to experience some of the newest developments in Mobility and E-Mobility at the Automobili-D exposition at Cobo Center. The event offers confirmation that groundbreaking changes are taking place in the automotive industry, and as advanced…

Type 1 diabetics are dependent on the steady flow of insulin. Portable insulin pumps allow an active, mobile life and can increase the quality of life of patients. The Swiss medical technology specialist Ypsomed is introducing a new pump known as the “mylife YpsoPump” into the European market. With a weight of just 83 grams—including…

Equipped with magnetic properties or electric conductivity, seals in the future will be expected to monitor their own wear, measure forces and perform other functions. Seals are mostly…

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