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…
Simrit Names Six Companies to First Aerospace Preferred Distributor Program
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Simrit (Freudenberg-NOK) further expanded its distribution program at its inaugural Aerospace Preferred Distributor Conference held in Irvine, Calif. Building on the success of its global distributor program, the company is focusing on the aerospace distribution market by identifying six companies as Preferred Distributors at an awards ceremony this evening. The goal of the aerospace-focused…
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 adapts to fluid market with FFKM Diaphragm Design
To improve the ability of a metering pump to resist absorption of media, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Simrit developed a unique diaphragm design for fluid handling applications, such as inkjet printers used in offices and homes. Freudenberg-NOK’s design replaces the traditional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) foil with a perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) layer that is bonded onto fluoroelastomer (FKM) pump diaphragms to…
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’s F273 Fluorosilicone Rubber Approved for Qualified Product List
Simrit announced that its F273 fuel resistant fluorosilicone material has been approved for the aerospace Qualified Product List (QPL). Simrit is the first and currently the only company approved by the Society of Aerospace Engineers and the Performance Review Institute (PRI) to manufacture the AMS7273-approved material on the QPL. The aerospace-focused approval allows original equipment manufacturers,…
Simrit Initiates Distribution Program in North America
Simrit launched its North American Distribution program at its inaugural Preferred Distributor Conference held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Although the Preferred Distributor program has…
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 announces distribution, certification, other aerospace-related sealing news
Simrit, the general sealing products business of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, has made several announcements in the aerospace arena in conjunction with this week’s Farnborough Air Show in England. O-ring distribution agreement with Pattonair Simrit announced that it has finalized a global distribution agreement with Pattonair, a leading supply chain service provider. Simrit’s Lutterworth, Leicestershire, U.K. […]
New seal marking technology allows for traceability
Simrit, the industrial sealing products business of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, has developed a sophisticated safety technology. The safe (secure adaptive Freudenberg encryption) laser technology, which was recently granted a European patent (EP 2 096 580 B1), is suited for industries with high safety and traceability requirements, such as energy or aerospace.
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…
Best Practices for Mobile Hydraulic Design
With ever-rising fuel prices, designing efficient hydraulic systems can pay big dividends for users of mobile hydraulic vehicles. Join Design World as we take an in-depth look at three critical areas of mobile hydraulic system design: filtration, sensors and sealing. Our expert panel presents critical design tips and answering your questions. Attendees will learn: *…
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…