Archive for the ‘Specialty Sealing Products’ Category
Simrit Supplies Emergency Door Seal to China’s First Commercial Aircraft |
Jan 129 |
Simrit – the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies – is supplying a customized silicone seal for the emergency door application in China’s first commercial aircraft. Specifically designed for the precise requirements of the emergency door application, the seal offers low abrasion and reduced friction characteristics to meet the demanding needs of the global aerospace industry. These requirements were critical to the success of the seal, as they result in increased durability when opening and closing of an emergency door is necessary.
“The technology resources at our Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada facility and Malaysia Technology Center did an excellent job in designing and validating the customer’s proposed design,” said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president global sales aerospace, Simrit. “Not only did this global collaboration develop a solution that met the customer’s final requirement, but the seal design also outperformed the competition’s seal.”
The single-piece seal met the customer’s technical requirements, as well as general door requirements, which included ease of opening and accessibility during service and maintenance. Additionally, the seal provides low temperature capability and successfully satisfied the customer’s load deflection and closure force conditions.
The Tillsonburg plant – Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies’ oldest manufacturing facility – designs and manufactures aerodynamic seals and sealing products, including engine seals, thrust reverse seals and door and window seals, for commercial aircrafts and jet engines. The facility was named a United Technologies Corp. Supplier Gold Award winner for three consecutive years (2009 – 2011). Opened in 2005, the Malaysia Technology Center is an engineering development facility that provides vital technical around the clock support to improve turnaround times both locally and globally.
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.
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Windpower Engineering highlights “The big impacts of small components” |
Dec 1119 |
No component should be overlooked in the quest to increase energy captured by wind turbines. For example, if the seal for a blade pitch bearing—which many consider a commodity—is unreliable, designed improperly, or made with poor material, it will leak grease and eventually prevent the blades from pitching. The whole turbine will under-perform. Hence, small components can have a big impact when not properly designed or tested.
Read more on what Simrit has to say on ”The big impacts of small components” in the latest issue of Windpower Engineering.
Read about Simrit’s sealing solutions for the Aerospace industry in this month’s Aerospace Manufacturing |
Nov 1114 |
Visit Aerospace Manufacturing’s website or pick up the November issue to discover what Simrit’s Vinay Nilkanth has to say in the Technology Feature: Engines.
For more information visit the Aerospace market section of Simritna.com or contact your Sales Representative!
Simrit Unveils Solar Retaining Clip at Solar Power International 2011 |
Oct 1120 |
To reduce installation time and number of components, Simrit will debut a theft-proof solar retaining clip for use with frameless photovoltaic thin film modules. The innovative design provides for faster and easier assembly, while also reducing damage typically incurred by movement, installation or environmental conditions. Simrit will showcase the solar retaining clip solution at Solar Power International held at the Dallas Convention Center from Oct. 17 to 20 at booth #6831.
“Our new solar retaining clip design offers an elegant, durable, simplicity and ease that makes it the superior installation device on the market,” said Reddy Tudi, sales director, energy, Simrit. “We developed and incorporated many unique features into the design that provide greater savings, lower labor costs and better security then similar offerings.”
The state-of-the-art structure ensures homogeneous surface pressure, combined with tolerance-compensating silicone layers, to reduce module damage caused by movement. This results in an overall balance of systems (BOS) cost reduction due to the longer service life of the frame, as well as reduced warranty costs and labor savings.
Simrit’s new solar retaining clip requires no mounting hardware and only two essential parts, providing a noteworthy advantage over standard market solutions that require six parts. The ergonomic solution includes a bolt-free fastening clamp that is attached to an aluminum profile to help prevent theft, a typical challenge with solar panel installations. Additionally, the solution offers fast “two-hand” assembly, is compatible with industry standards and certifications, and doesn’t require electrical grounding.
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.
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New Material Debut: Simrit Unveils UL 1703 Certified Solar EPDM Compound at Solar Power International 2011 |
Oct 1120 |
Simrit, the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, will introduce its latest ethylene propylene diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber compound during Solar Power International held at the Dallas Convention Center from Oct. 17 to 20. The 70 EPDM 135151 material – which has garnered the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) 1703 certification – is applicable for o-rings used in sealing applications of photovoltaic (PV) connectors and junction boxes used in solar energy systems.
“As a leader in customized material development, we created our 70 EPDM 135151 material specifically for the unique needs and requirements of the solar market,” said Reddy Tudi, sales director, energy, Simrit. “One of our key accomplishments was garnering the UL 1703 certification for the material, as it assures our customers that they’re using a superior material for their solar sealing needs.”
Additionally, according to UL, manufacturers are able to achieve end product certification more efficiently and cost effectively if the critical components that are used in PV modules are already tested and certified by the organization. UL has set minimum requirements for superstrates, substrates, encapsulants, adhesives, sealing materials and potting compounds used for fabricating PV modules or components based on the following criteria: flammability; resistance to ignition; thermal endurance; and electrical properties.
For more information about Simrit’s 70 EPDM 135151 compound – or any of the company’s solar sealing innovations – visit the Simrit booth (#6831) to speak to a solar expert.
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.
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Simrit’s Sealing Solutions for Wind featured in the October issue of Wind Systems magazine |
Oct 115 |
Check out this month’s Wind Systems for an in-depth article on Sealing Solutions for Wind.
For more information, visit the Renewable Energy section of our website or view Simrit’s Industry Solutions for Wind Turbines brochure.