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EN 10204 Certificates

More and more frequently, companies include among their corporate information, or next to their name and logo, the seal of the quality certificates they have. The quality certificate certifies that a company complies with current regulations in the production or execution of a product or service. The certificate is an added value and distinctive guarantee and security to its customers and gives prestige to the market. What is a standard? It is a document of voluntary application that contains technical specifications based on the results of experience and development...

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Creep in flat joints

Creep is a phenomenon that occurs in the materials used for the manufacture of flat gaskets and which is not given enough importance. To understand what the creep of a flat gasket means, let's suppose that you have installed a gasket like the one in the image above, with the recommended tightening torque, which in this case is 100 N-m on each bolt. Two days later and before starting up the installation, following the plant safety protocol, you proceed to verify the tightness of the gaskets. To your surprise, the bolts of the flange where you installed the...

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EN 45545-2 certified profiles for rail transportation

In buildings with large numbers of people, such as rail transport buildings, safety and functional resistance in fire situations are the first priority. For this reason, this sector has implemented very strict regulations and certifications on the materials used. Among other characteristics, low smoke formation, low combustibility and high flame resistance are absolute prerequisites for high-performance composites. As the exclusive distributor of Compounds AG for Spain, Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology offers in the market...

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New large wind turbine shaft seal from Freudenberg

Reliability and service life are top priorities for turbine manufacturers. This is especially true for main shaft seals, which are exposed to high forces. In addition, larger shaft diameters have driven the adoption of new, more stringent operating requirements. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has succeeded in developing a new seal that prevents leakage from grease-lubricated main bearings used in conjunction with these shafts while tolerating severe shaft misalignment. The new solution from...

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