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EagleBurgmann strengthens its position in Saudi Arabia
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EPDM sealing materials resist high temperatures
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new generation of EPDM materials has been introduced by Freudenberg Process Seals. These materials, which can resist temperatures up to 180°C, are much more resistant to steam and can even withstand temperatures as high as 210°C for short periods, claims the firm. Moreover, the new EPDM generation boasts exceptional resistance to CIP/SIP media. They are available in three hardness grades: 60 EPDM 290; 70 EPDM 291; and 85 EPDM 292. The 70 EPDM 291 grade is the standard elastomer designed for use in static sealing applications. For dynamic seals, a Reduced Friction by Nanotechnology (RFN) coating is applied to the material. This is used to modify it in such a way that not only reduces the coefficient of friction but also keeps this reduced level virtually constant over the entire service life of the component. The harder 85 EPDM 292 also can be used for dynamic sealing applications, while 60 EPDM 290 has been specially designed for diaphragms, where high flexibility is required. These grades meet the specifications of the European standard DIN EN 681 - 1 WB and the American standard NSF 61, while 70 EPDM 291 meets all the requirements of the most important drinking-water regulations in Germany, set by Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und Wasserfaches (DVGW) (KTW, W270 and W534), Great Britain (WRAS) and France (ACS) without restrictions. All three meet the tough requirements of the FDA and 3-A Sanitary Standard Class I.I certification.
Contact: Freudenberg Process Seals, Lorscher Strasse 13, D-69469 Weinheim, Germany. Tel: +49 6201 808919 00, Fax: +49 6201 808919 69, Email: [email protected], www.freudenberg-process-seals.com.
Deublin introduces new multi-passage rotating unions
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eublin has introduced a new series of multi-passage rotating unions for a wide range of industrial applications. Typical uses include plastics and rubber processing, machining operations for work holding and
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clamping, industrial cranes, railway transportation, de-scaling and a variety of other applications. Contact: Deublin Co, 2050 Norman Drive, West, Waukegan, IL 60085-6747, USA. Tel: +1 847 689 8600, Fax: +1 847 689 8690, Email: [email protected], Web: www.deublin.com.
Carbon-fibre material added to Greene, Tweed portfolio
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reene, Tweed and Co has expanded its WR thermoplastic composite portfolio with the addition of WR600. WR600 is a carbon-fibre reinforced compression moulded thermoplastic composite material that offers almost universal resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, and possesses excellent dry-run capabilities, reducing pump damage during start-up and upset conditions that causes costly down time. ‘WR600 provides a highly effective material for customers seeking superior chemical resistance and extended dry-run capabilities in harsh pump environments, commented Jonathan Pledger, Vice President and General Manager, Greene, Tweed’s PetroChem & Power Business.
Contact: Greene, Tweed and Co, 1510 Gehman Road, PO Box 305, Kulpsville, PA 19443-0305, USA. Tel: +1 215 256 9521, Fax: +1 215 513 9411, Email: pallienne@ gtweed.com, Web: www.gtweed.com.
Company News EagleBurgmann strengthens its position in Saudi Arabia
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o meet the rising demand for its products and services from the oil and gas, petrochemical and other industries, EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia Ltd has greatly expanded its production capacity. A sales, production and service centre, covering an area of 2000 m², have been set up in a new building in Al-Khobar, 30 km from the most important air and sea port in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
IN BRIEF Los Angeles businessman gaoled for repackaging plane parts Los Angeles businessman Duane Lepire has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling uncertified aircraft manufacturing parts for Boeing 737 planes. The offence involved selling commercial-grade rubber gaskets that were not approved for aviation manufacturing. Lepire painted and repackaged the cheaper parts with bogus certificates of conformance. Distrupol UK retains award For the third time in the nine-year history of the UK’s Plastics Industry Awards, and for the second consecutive year, Distrupol has been voted ‘Polymer Distributor of the Year’. This award is based solely on the votes of UK polymer processors, with voting done for the first time entirely on-line. James Walker New Zealand appoints new managing director Callum Barber has taken up the role of managing director for James Walker New Zealand. He has been with the firm since 2003, initially as sales manager and later, general manager, and was appointed as a director in 2006. He will now support Peter Mayhook, Managing Director, James Walker Australia, in developing the James Walker Australasian business unit. Mahle implements new brand strategy Mahle Clevite Inc, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is implementing a new brand strategy for its North American aftermarket products that is designed to streamline the brand portfolio. Re-branding initiatives include a number of product line transitions to the Mahle Original brand, as well as changes to the Mahle Original logo and packaging. These moves are designed to improve awareness and consistency among North American brands. The firm is currently transitioning all light vehicle engine parts categories, except engine bearings, to the Mahle Original brand. All engine bearings and heavy-duty products for US applications will keep the Clevite brand. James Walker makes a donation to flood recovery fund James Walker has pledged a £100 000 donation to the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund (also see page 7), following a recent visit to flood-stricken Cockermouth by the group’s chairman Peter Needham. ‘The vast majority of the 400 staff who work at our Cockermouth manufacturing plant live in the area, and we have a very close relationship with the local community. We know that all monies raised by the fund will directly help people and small businesses in the flood damaged areas,’ commented Needham.
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Crane and Hughes work together to improve rock drilling bit seals
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Tour through EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia Ltd’s new production hall with its modern machinery.
‘The opening of this new centre is confirmation of our long-term growth strategy for this region and our confidence in the strength and future of the Saudi economy,’ emphasised Christoph Mosmann, Chief Executive Officer, EagleBurgmann Germany. EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia is a joint venture between EagleBurgmann (85%) and Gas Arabian Services (15%). The two partners have been working together since 1997. Sales growth in the last four years has ranged from 20–40%. Over the same period market share has grown from 8% to 15%, and the company is aiming to increase its share of the mechanical seal market to 30% by 2015. To meet customer wishes for short delivery times, high quality and fast, expert service, the production facility has been equipped with the latest machinery, such as five-axis CNC units, lathes, grinders, lapping machines, sandblasting units and test rigs for testing seals in accordance with API 682. The company is planning to install a rig for testing DGS seals in the near future.
tise of the Eriks Group in seals, and the establishment of the Sealing Technology Centre in Dudley, offers customers established technical expertise. With the establishment of the centre, Eriks has expanded its technical expertise in sealing and now offers finite element analysis, seal testing and other services to both the OEM and MRO markets. The technical expertise created through the partnership between the two firms will seamlessly deliver cost-savings to customers. Contacts: Freudenberg Simrit LP, Simrit Service Centre Lutterworth, Unit 7, Wycliffe Industrial Park, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicester LE17 4HG, UK. Tel: +44 1455 204403, Fax: +44 1455 204466, Email: karen. [email protected], Web: www.simrit.com. Eriks Sealing Technology, Unit 24, Hereward Rise, Halesowen Industrial Park, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 8AN, UK. Tel: +44 121 501 6755, Fax: +44 121 501 3014, Email: [email protected], Web: www.eriks-sealing-technology.co.uk.
ohn Crane has signed a joint development agreement with Hughes Christensen, part of oil field services company Baker Hughes. The deal covers the development of new sealing technologies and products for use on the Tricone range of rock drilling bits manufactured by Baker Hughes. John Crane has also signed a similar ‘back-to-back’ agreement with international composite component manufacturer Greene, Tweed & Co, whose products may be incorporated into future development work. The umbrella agreement between John Crane and Baker Hughes defines the parameters under which the two companies will begin a series of development projects. These will focus on various areas, such as the creation of improved seal designs, lower friction sealing elements and a replacement for the traditional O-ring seal used on larger rock bits. ‘This is a major milestone in our 14-year long relationship with Baker Hughes. Over that time we have increased our involvement with this customer, moving through various stages of accreditation to our current standing as single source supplier to the Baker Hughes plants in both the USA and Belfast. It also strengthens our relationship with Greene, Tweed & Co, with which we already work very closely,’ commented Stuart Hall, Technical Director, John Crane Northern Europe. ‘The cost of retrieving a failed bit inside a drill hole can often be extremely high so each bit is only used for as long as the drilling operator is confident that it will perform properly.’
Contact: Burgmann Industries GmbH & Co KG, Postfach 1240, D-82502 Wolfratshausen, Germany. Tel: +49 8171 231453, Fax: +49 8171 231095, Email: ellen.klier@ de.eagleburgmann.com, Web: www.eagleburgmann.com.
Simrit and Eriks sign distributor agreement
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imrit and Eriks have formalised their partnership in the UK by signing an approved distributor agreement. Simrit relies on the expertise of an exclusive group of distributors in a number of countries worldwide, and Eriks UK, with the historical exper6
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Simrit UK Distribution Manager Dick Bird (Left) and Chris Dixon, Sealing Technology Sales Director, Eriks.
December 2009
EPDM sealing materials resist high temperatures
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new generation of EPDM materials has been introduced by Freudenberg Process Seals. These materials, which can resist temperatures up to 180°C, are much more resistant to steam and can even withstand temperatures as high as 210°C for short periods, claims the firm. Moreover, the new EPDM generation boasts exceptional resistance to CIP/SIP media. They are available in three hardness grades: 60 EPDM 290; 70 EPDM 291; and 85 EPDM 292. The 70 EPDM 291 grade is the standard elastomer designed for use in static sealing applications. For dynamic seals, a Reduced Friction by Nanotechnology (RFN) coating is applied to the material. This is used to modify it in such a way that not only reduces the coefficient of friction but also keeps this reduced level virtually constant over the entire service life of the component. The harder 85 EPDM 292 also can be used for dynamic sealing applications, while 60 EPDM 290 has been specially designed for diaphragms, where high flexibility is required. These grades meet the specifications of the European standard DIN EN 681 - 1 WB and the American standard NSF 61, while 70 EPDM 291 meets all the requirements of the most important drinking-water regulations in Germany, set by Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und Wasserfaches (DVGW) (KTW, W270 and W534), Great Britain (WRAS) and France (ACS) without restrictions. All three meet the tough requirements of the FDA and 3-A Sanitary Standard Class I.I certification.
Contact: Freudenberg Process Seals, Lorscher Strasse 13, D-69469 Weinheim, Germany. Tel: +49 6201 808919 00, Fax: +49 6201 808919 69, Email: [email protected], www.freudenberg-process-seals.com.
Deublin introduces new multi-passage rotating unions
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eublin has introduced a new series of multi-passage rotating unions for a wide range of industrial applications. Typical uses include plastics and rubber processing, machining operations for work holding and
December 2009
clamping, industrial cranes, railway transportation, de-scaling and a variety of other applications. Contact: Deublin Co, 2050 Norman Drive, West, Waukegan, IL 60085-6747, USA. Tel: +1 847 689 8600, Fax: +1 847 689 8690, Email: [email protected], Web: www.deublin.com.
Carbon-fibre material added to Greene, Tweed portfolio
G
reene, Tweed and Co has expanded its WR thermoplastic composite portfolio with the addition of WR600. WR600 is a carbon-fibre reinforced compression moulded thermoplastic composite material that offers almost universal resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, and possesses excellent dry-run capabilities, reducing pump damage during start-up and upset conditions that causes costly down time. ‘WR600 provides a highly effective material for customers seeking superior chemical resistance and extended dry-run capabilities in harsh pump environments, commented Jonathan Pledger, Vice President and General Manager, Greene, Tweed’s PetroChem & Power Business.
Contact: Greene, Tweed and Co, 1510 Gehman Road, PO Box 305, Kulpsville, PA 19443-0305, USA. Tel: +1 215 256 9521, Fax: +1 215 513 9411, Email: pallienne@ gtweed.com, Web: www.gtweed.com.
Company News EagleBurgmann strengthens its position in Saudi Arabia
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o meet the rising demand for its products and services from the oil and gas, petrochemical and other industries, EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia Ltd has greatly expanded its production capacity. A sales, production and service centre, covering an area of 2000 m², have been set up in a new building in Al-Khobar, 30 km from the most important air and sea port in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
IN BRIEF Los Angeles businessman gaoled for repackaging plane parts Los Angeles businessman Duane Lepire has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for selling uncertified aircraft manufacturing parts for Boeing 737 planes. The offence involved selling commercial-grade rubber gaskets that were not approved for aviation manufacturing. Lepire painted and repackaged the cheaper parts with bogus certificates of conformance. Distrupol UK retains award For the third time in the nine-year history of the UK’s Plastics Industry Awards, and for the second consecutive year, Distrupol has been voted ‘Polymer Distributor of the Year’. This award is based solely on the votes of UK polymer processors, with voting done for the first time entirely on-line. James Walker New Zealand appoints new managing director Callum Barber has taken up the role of managing director for James Walker New Zealand. He has been with the firm since 2003, initially as sales manager and later, general manager, and was appointed as a director in 2006. He will now support Peter Mayhook, Managing Director, James Walker Australia, in developing the James Walker Australasian business unit. Mahle implements new brand strategy Mahle Clevite Inc, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is implementing a new brand strategy for its North American aftermarket products that is designed to streamline the brand portfolio. Re-branding initiatives include a number of product line transitions to the Mahle Original brand, as well as changes to the Mahle Original logo and packaging. These moves are designed to improve awareness and consistency among North American brands. The firm is currently transitioning all light vehicle engine parts categories, except engine bearings, to the Mahle Original brand. All engine bearings and heavy-duty products for US applications will keep the Clevite brand. James Walker makes a donation to flood recovery fund James Walker has pledged a £100 000 donation to the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund (also see page 7), following a recent visit to flood-stricken Cockermouth by the group’s chairman Peter Needham. ‘The vast majority of the 400 staff who work at our Cockermouth manufacturing plant live in the area, and we have a very close relationship with the local community. We know that all monies raised by the fund will directly help people and small businesses in the flood damaged areas,’ commented Needham.
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Crane and Hughes work together to improve rock drilling bit seals
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Tour through EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia Ltd’s new production hall with its modern machinery.
‘The opening of this new centre is confirmation of our long-term growth strategy for this region and our confidence in the strength and future of the Saudi economy,’ emphasised Christoph Mosmann, Chief Executive Officer, EagleBurgmann Germany. EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia is a joint venture between EagleBurgmann (85%) and Gas Arabian Services (15%). The two partners have been working together since 1997. Sales growth in the last four years has ranged from 20–40%. Over the same period market share has grown from 8% to 15%, and the company is aiming to increase its share of the mechanical seal market to 30% by 2015. To meet customer wishes for short delivery times, high quality and fast, expert service, the production facility has been equipped with the latest machinery, such as five-axis CNC units, lathes, grinders, lapping machines, sandblasting units and test rigs for testing seals in accordance with API 682. The company is planning to install a rig for testing DGS seals in the near future.
tise of the Eriks Group in seals, and the establishment of the Sealing Technology Centre in Dudley, offers customers established technical expertise. With the establishment of the centre, Eriks has expanded its technical expertise in sealing and now offers finite element analysis, seal testing and other services to both the OEM and MRO markets. The technical expertise created through the partnership between the two firms will seamlessly deliver cost-savings to customers. Contacts: Freudenberg Simrit LP, Simrit Service Centre Lutterworth, Unit 7, Wycliffe Industrial Park, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicester LE17 4HG, UK. Tel: +44 1455 204403, Fax: +44 1455 204466, Email: karen. [email protected], Web: www.simrit.com. Eriks Sealing Technology, Unit 24, Hereward Rise, Halesowen Industrial Park, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 8AN, UK. Tel: +44 121 501 6755, Fax: +44 121 501 3014, Email: [email protected], Web: www.eriks-sealing-technology.co.uk.
ohn Crane has signed a joint development agreement with Hughes Christensen, part of oil field services company Baker Hughes. The deal covers the development of new sealing technologies and products for use on the Tricone range of rock drilling bits manufactured by Baker Hughes. John Crane has also signed a similar ‘back-to-back’ agreement with international composite component manufacturer Greene, Tweed & Co, whose products may be incorporated into future development work. The umbrella agreement between John Crane and Baker Hughes defines the parameters under which the two companies will begin a series of development projects. These will focus on various areas, such as the creation of improved seal designs, lower friction sealing elements and a replacement for the traditional O-ring seal used on larger rock bits. ‘This is a major milestone in our 14-year long relationship with Baker Hughes. Over that time we have increased our involvement with this customer, moving through various stages of accreditation to our current standing as single source supplier to the Baker Hughes plants in both the USA and Belfast. It also strengthens our relationship with Greene, Tweed & Co, with which we already work very closely,’ commented Stuart Hall, Technical Director, John Crane Northern Europe. ‘The cost of retrieving a failed bit inside a drill hole can often be extremely high so each bit is only used for as long as the drilling operator is confident that it will perform properly.’
Contact: Burgmann Industries GmbH & Co KG, Postfach 1240, D-82502 Wolfratshausen, Germany. Tel: +49 8171 231453, Fax: +49 8171 231095, Email: ellen.klier@ de.eagleburgmann.com, Web: www.eagleburgmann.com.
Simrit and Eriks sign distributor agreement
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imrit and Eriks have formalised their partnership in the UK by signing an approved distributor agreement. Simrit relies on the expertise of an exclusive group of distributors in a number of countries worldwide, and Eriks UK, with the historical exper6
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Simrit UK Distribution Manager Dick Bird (Left) and Chris Dixon, Sealing Technology Sales Director, Eriks.
December 2009