You are here: News
May 1210

Simrit Develops safe® Marking Technology for Reverse Engineering Protection, Traceability
Aerospace, General, Markets, Renewable Energy,
No Comments

To protect against product reverse engineering and enable easy identification of original and spare sealing components, 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’s safe technology marks elastomer components, such as seals, diaphragms and elastomer composite parts, with an anti-fraud designation that is invisible to the naked eye. This identification contains key product information, including an item description, model number, dimensions, material, date of manufacture and serial numbers, for reliable traceability, as well as counterfeiting protection.

“Counterfeit parts made from inferior materials and components can cause very costly, even potentially fatal, consequences,” said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president global sales aerospace, Simrit. “Simrit’s safe technology provides a simple and cost-effective solution to accurately identify both original and spare parts. The technology is an easy-to-use, durable solution with numerous safety and cost-saving benefits, including reduced warranty claims resulting from failure due to counterfeit components.”
The system consists of a laser marker with coding software and a reader that allows the customer to interpret the code located on the part. Two different safe product markings are available: a flat, rectangular code; and a rounded product marking better suited for o-rings. The markings are specific to the product (each product receives a unique code) that can only be read by the safe machines. Impervious to wear, the code is legible even if up to 70 percent of the marking has been destroyed.

Currently, Simrit can mark elastomers and thermoplastics, as well as metals, with the exception of light colored or transparent materials such as silicone rubber. A solution for light-colored / transparent materials is currently in development. Created in Europe, the safe technology is available globally and applicable to a variety of industries. The system is currently in use in a small number of highly sensitive application areas.

Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

# # #

Mar 1229

José Caro’s Design World interview at Simrit’s North American Distributor Conference
General, Markets,
Comments Off

Mar 1229

Design World tours Simrit’s Santa Ana, Calif. facility
Aerospace, General, Markets, O-Rings,
Comments Off

Mar 1226

Simrit Earns United Technologies Corp. Supplier Gold Award for Third Year
Aerospace, General, Markets,
Comments Off

ELGIN, Ill., March 26, 2012 – Simrit’s Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada facility was recently awarded United Technologies Corp.’s (UTC) Supplier Gold status for its outstanding performance in delivery, quality, lean practices and customer support. This is the third year that the facility has earned UTC’s gold status and is one of only five original Gold Supplier recipients to maintain this status for three consecutive years.

 The Supplier Gold award recognizes companies that offer superior performance. The four criteria that are used to evaluate suppliers for this award include: excellent customer service; on-time product delivery; best-in-class quality for the last 12 months; and use of lean practices throughout operations. Simrit’s Tillsonburg facility, which was awarded Supplier Gold status out of UTC’s nearly 10,000 suppliers, supplies jet engine seals to Pratt & Whitney Canada including, high temperature, fire proof, fuel and high temperature synthetic (HTS) oil seals, and air inlet screens.

 “Our Tillsonburg facility is an outstanding example of Simrit’s overall commitment to quality and lean practices,” said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president global sales aerospace, Simrit. “This honor is a testament to the Tillsonburg team. Their dedication to excellence is a key component to Simrit’s success in supplying the global aerospace industry with superior sealing solutions.”

 The Nadcap-approved Tillsonburg plant is one of the most experienced facilities in the aerospace industry. It designs and manufactures aerodynamic seals and sealing products, including engine seals, thrust reverser seals, and door and window seals, for commercial aircraft and jet engines. The facility is certified to the AS9100 Revision C quality management system including design for the aerospace industry.

 This recognition is the latest in a series of aerospace-related achievements. In June 2011, Simrit’s Santa Ana, Calif. facility earned the expanded AS9100 quality management system certification including design and in October its Lutterworth, Leicestershire, U.K. facility received the AS9120 Revision A certification.

 Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

# # #

Mar 1212

Simrit Expands Merkel Xpress Rapid Prototype Seal Service to Brazil
Markets, Specialty Sealing Products,
Comments Off

Simrit recently expanded its Merkel Xpress service to its Brazilian operations to assist customers in need of a quickly manufactured customized seals. The Merkel Xpress rapid prototype and production cell was installed at the company’s Diadema, São Paulo facility and can produce a variety of seals in a short timeframe, usually within 24 hours. The service will be supported by a team of sales, engineering, manufacturing and logistics professionals.

 “Given the success of Merkel Xpress in the European and North American markets, we anticipate the service will be positively received by our Brazilian customers,” said David R. Monaco, president, Simrit Americas, and senior vice president, Simrit Global. “In today’s competitive environment, our customers cannot risk costly downtime. The Merkel Xpress service is a great solution for customers who need custom-manufactured, quality products quickly from a company they know and trust.”

The Brazilian Merkel Xpress Computer Numeric Control machine is integrated with software to custom-produce seals with diameters ranging from 4.5 to 500 millimeters, including: o-rings; rod, piston and shaft seals; wipers; guide bands; and backup rings. Simrit will supply the domestic Brazilian market with 102 sealing profiles in the hydraulic product line and 21 in the pneumatic product line. A wide variety of materials can be used, including nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyurethane, silicone, Viton and nylon, in addition to other exclusive formulations.

 “This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing the Brazilian market with the high-quality services and technologies that meet its evolving needs from the design stage to complex maintenance,” Adriano Vargas, sales director, South America, Simrit.

In addition to superior production flexibility, the Merkel Xpress service offers other advantages, such as elimination of mold costs, inventory expenses and downtime losses. Other Merkel Xpress centers are located in the United States, Germany, France, Italy and England. To ensure the most prompt response time, price quotes are available through the region-specific websites.

Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

# # #

Mar 121

Simrit Introduces North American Preferred Distributor Program
General, Markets,
Comments Off

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 1, 2012 – Today, during its inaugural North American Distributor Conference held in Newport Beach, Calif., Simrit introduced 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.

“Simrit’s Preferred Distributor Program has been successfully operating overseas for a number of years,” said José Caro, President Simrit Global. “With the average partnership between Simrit and its international Preferred Distributors lasting more than 40 years, we wanted to bring the program’s proven benefits to its North American distributor network to create a more coordinated and efficient structure.”

Focused on partnership and commitment, Simrit’s Preferred Distributor Program offers a variety of resources to help drive distributor success. During the conference, attendees will learn about Simrit’s goal of becoming a more distributor-focused organization, through the creation of a:

  • Distributor-oriented online training tool to expand their knowledge and understanding of Simrit products, applications and materials;
  • Separate distribution management team dedicated to fostering the program and its participants;
  • Motivated sales team with clear distribution strategy;
  • Separate qualified distribution customer service team; and
  • Committed focus on better understanding distributor requirements to further support their needs.        

 

“The goal of the new program is to promote cooperation and communication between Simrit and its key distributors so they can better serve their customers,” said Michael Baxter, sales director, distribution North America, Simrit. “While Simrit offers a technically advanced product portfolio and ability to provide complex customer-specific solutions, our distributors are a crucial link to our customers and key contributors to the company’s overall success. We want to ensure that our distributor partners have the necessary tools to advise customers on the best solution for their unique needs.”  

The Preferred Distributor Program’s introduction at the North American Distributor Conference is the first step in Simrit’s development of a focused commitment on creating a more efficient distribution organization.

Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

# # #

« Older Entries