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The role of FFPM O-rings in the chemical industry

Written by Marketing Digital on 24/03/2021. Posted in Información técnica.

There are still some professionals who ask us if we work with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) O-rings; an option that we discard in any case. Find out why O-rings made from FFPM are, without a doubt, our recommended option. The speed with which the industry is advancing leaves a trail that is very difficult to follow. In order not to be left behind, all players involved in the process industry must respond in unison to the pace of an ever-changing market. It is in this reality of transformations and ever-increasing needs that...

The different facets of FKM

Written by Marketing Digital on 22/07/2020. Posted in Información técnica.

Fluoroelastomer, FKM, FPM, Viton®... the name alone, whose commercial reference has become more common than the official designation, is already a mess, so we have decided to write a small educational guide on this material that is so common in our markets: First, let's put some order with the nomenclature: Fluoroelastomer: a synthetic rubber based on fluorocarbon compounds containing carbon-fluorine bonds. FPM: European designation according to DIN/ISO 1629. FKM: American designation according to ASTM D1418. Viton®: is a registered trademark of Chemours. Aflas®: is a...

EN 45545-2 certified profiles for rail transportation

Written by Marketing Digital on 10/01/2019. Posted in Estanqueidad estática, Formaciones, Fuelles, membranas, ventosas y perfiles.

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 compounds. As the exclusive distributor of Compounds AG for Spain, Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology offers in the market...

New large wind turbine shaft seal from Freudenberg

Written by Marketing Digital on 29/11/2018. Posted in Estanqueidad para equipos rotativos.

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 the grease-lubricated main bearings used in conjunction with these shafts while at the same time tolerating severe shaft misalignment. The new solution from...