How do successful companies sustain their organizations through decades of changing business demands? If you ask Dr. Ted Duclos, vice president and general manager of the Global Fluid Power Division for Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK), this complex question has a clear answer. Duclos, who spoke at today’s Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in…
Seals Rise to the Challenge of Churning Heavy Dough
Commercial mixers can make easy work of producing huge quantities of bread dough and batters. But the mechanical forces created by the those mixers as they churn through heavy, sticky, voluminous ingredients can cause agitator and motor stress, seal failures and even shaft leakages – unacceptable risks in the highly regulated food and beverage industry.…
Simrit Gives Airbus A350 XWB a Lift with Aerospace Seals
As the Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) aircraft completed its flyover at the Paris Air Show last week, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Simrit contributed essential components to the commercial aircraft. Freudenberg-NOK worked with a key manufacturer of high-lift systems to support the new A350 XWB aircraft. The A350 XWB aircraft utilizes a mechanical high-lift system to effectively and efficiently assist…
Simrit Introduces Low-Friction Dual-Material Seal
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Simrit has developed a new friction optimized seal that fits in existing standard sealing grooves. Designed to provide more consistent performance, the combined elastomer/polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) system offers low break away force, improved durability and temperature resistance for dry running piston type systems such as air brakes or pneumatics. According to Freudenberg-NOK, an elastomeric seal…
Simrit Facility Earns 3M Supplier Excellence Award
In recognition of its commitment to quality and service excellence, Simrit’s Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada facility was recently recognized by 3M for its superior performance in 2011. This is the second time Simrit – a sealing specialist for industrial applications and part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies – has received this honor, which is based on 3M’s…
Simrit Introduces North American Preferred Distributor Program
Simrit introduces its Preferred Distributor Program aimed at further developing and fostering the company’s partnership with key distributors. During the two-day conference, participants from approximately 20 companies will be introduced to Simrit’s new program created to better support distributors in the North American market. Focused on partnership and commitment, Simrit’s Preferred Distributor Program offers a…
Simrit Insight
Simrit Insight customer magazine covers all of Simrit’s latest product developments, application case studies and current news within the organization to help our customers stay up-to-date. This issue of focuses on technological advancements Simrit’s materials experts have been working on, from nano technology for improved seal performance to new FKM compounds for truly harsh environments.…
Simrit Facility Wins Schlumberger Award
In recognition of its outstanding performance in service and product quality, Simrit’s Nisku, Alberta, Canada facility recently received the first performance award ever given by the Edmonton Product Center of Schlumberger Limited. Part of the Simrit Division of Freudenberg-NOK, the Nisku facility was unanimously selected as the only recipient for this award. “It’s a great…