- Email: [email protected]
Simrit's E454 compound achieves NAS specification
NEWS Vernikovsky spearheaded its development during 1999, leading to SEMI’s publication of the guideline in 2000. Contacts: Applied Seals NA Inc, 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 368, Newark, CA 94560-5355, USA. Tel: +1 510 623 8307, Fax: +1 510 623 8723, Email: [email protected], www.appliedsealsna.com SEMI, 3081 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95134, USA. Tel: +1 408 943 6900, Fax: +1 408 428 9600, Email: [email protected], www.semi.org SEMI (Europe), Rue Joseph II, 20 Brussels, B-1000, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 609 5334, Fax: +32 2 416 6448, Email: [email protected]
EnPro Industries agrees to acquire PSI
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n the USA, EnPro Industries Inc has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Pipeline Seal and Insulator Inc (PSI) and its affiliates, a privatelyowned group of companies that manufactures products which ensure the safe flow of fluids through pipeline transmission and distribution systems worldwide. PSI primarily serves the global oil and gas industry, and water and wastewater infrastructure markets. The business manufactures flange sealing and flange isolation products; pipeline casing spacers and isolators; casing end seals; the original Link-Seal modular sealing system for sealing pipeline penetrations into walls, floors, ceilings and bulkheads; hole-forming products; manhole infiltration sealing systems; and safety-related signage for pipelines. It has facilities in the USA, Germany and the UK, and will be included in EnPro’s Garlock family of companies. The transaction is being consummated by a number of domestic and international EnPro subsidiaries not involved in Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc’s asbestos claims resolution process. ‘PSI will be a significant addition to the Garlock family of companies and to their expertise in industrial sealing,’ commented Steve Macadam, President and Chief Executive Officer, EnPro. ‘The acquisition will expand these companies’ manufacturing capabilities, increase their participation in global oil and gas markets and provide them with a larger and well established presence in water and wastewater markets, where substantial demand is likely
to be created by infrastructure improvements in coming years. At the same time, the acquisition will provide PSI with access to many new markets and improved opportunities for growth.’ Contacts: EnPro Industries Inc, 5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209-4674, USA. Tel: +1 704 731 1500, Fax: +1 704 731 1511, Web: www.enproindustries.com Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc, 1666 Division Street, Palmyra, NY 14522-9383, USA. Tel: +1 315 597 4811, Fax: +1 315 597 3216, Web: www.garlock.com
Novus Sealing appoints distributor in New Zealand
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ovus Sealing Ltd has appointed Better Industrial Ltd as its official distributor in New Zealand. Better Industrial covers both the North and South Island and will expand the Novus brand in to this region. Based in the Waikato, the company is 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and can supply gaskets and seals to suit most industrial applications. Its products are widely used in the dairy, process engineering, oil, gas, refining, powergenerating, electronics and petro-chemical industries, and in a wide range of general engineering applications. The firm is able to work with customers from the concept and design stage of a project right through to final manufacture and supply of custom-made gaskets and seals. One-off items, along with small or large production runs are available through an “express gasket service”.
Contact: Novus Sealing Ltd, Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 4EJ, UK. Tel: +44 1274 878787, Fax: +44 1274 862588, Web: www.novussealing.com Better Industrial Ltd, 24 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton, New Zealand. Tel: +64 7 847 9269, Fax: +64 7 847 8752, Email: [email protected], www.betterindustrial.co.nz
IN BRIEF Hardide Coatings appoints non-executive director Hardide Coatings Ltd has appointed Bruce Robinson as a non-executive director. He will serve on both the audit committee and the combined remuneration and nomination committee. Robinson has extensive experience of the international oil and gas industry and growing technology-based businesses, says the firm. Graham Hine, Chief Executive Officer, Hardide Coatings, commented: ‘Bruce’s experience of growing small technology-based businesses will assist our strategy to develop new and diversified applications for the Hardide coating technology. His engineering background and commercial understanding of the oil and gas industry is particularly relevant as we capitalise on opportunities for growth in this sector.’ Techlok sealring colour coding system abandoned Vector International Ltd reports that after many years of applying a colour code system to its polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coatings on Techlok sealrings, these products will be now coated black, irrespective of the material grade. By removing colour coding, it will become mandatory for all users to formally identify the sealring material grade by inspecting the marking data which are hard-stamped on the parts. While formal marking data have always been present, there is evidence that “casual” identification, using colour, has become accepted in the market place, and this has led to confusion as not all suppliers have followed the original colour coding scheme, says the company. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions opens sales office in Buenos Aires Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has opened a sales office in Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires. ‘This is an important step to expand our activities in this key Latin American market,’ explained Flavio Marques, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Brazil. ‘Argentina is a fast-growing economy and has the third largest gross domestic product in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico.’
Simrit’s E454 compound achieves NAS specification
Practical guide to using adhesives published Bob Goss, a senior technology specialist at Henkel Ltd – the maker of Loctite brand products – is the author of a new book entitled ‘Practical Guide to Adhesive Bonding of Small Engineering Plastic and Rubber Components’. Published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing, it includes sections that cover an introduction to adhesives, selecting an adhesive, joint design and troubleshooting. A number of case studies are also included.
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More information: www.ismithers.net/publishing
imrit reports that its E454 ethylene-propylene rubber (EPDM) compound now meets the National
5 March 2011
Sealing Technology
NEWS Aerospace Standard (NAS) 1613 Revision 5 Specification. The certification, which establishes the specifications for elastomer seal elements that are used in hydraulic systems using phosphate ester fluids, applies to all commercially available phosphate ester hydraulic fluids. The firm’s E454 black compound is intended for NAS-1611-XXXA and NAS-1612-YYA (A-code) series O-rings. Developed by Simrit in 2005, the compound is used in the following applications: commercial aircraft hydraulic flight-control units (primary and secondary); power units and pumps; and aircraft braking systems. According to the company, certification was achieved after a major manufacturer of flight-control power units asked for the material to be tested to the NAS 1613 Specification. As a result, it was tested on all type 5 fluids. ‘Our latest certification highlights Simrit’s dedication to developing and manufacturing sealing materials that meet our customers’ and the aerospace industries’ demanding needs,’ said Dr Robert Keller, Materials Development Manager, Simrit. ‘In the case of our E454 compound, the material’s test results were one of the key reasons a leading aerospace manufacturer chose to work with us.’ The NAS 1613 specification covers elastomeric seals used in phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, which are widely used in aircraft for hydraulically boosted primary and secondary flight controls and hydraulic brake systems. The seals involved are especially critical, since leakage of the phosphate ester hydraulic fluid is flight safety critical for hydraulic controls in all stages of an aircraft’s operation – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, landing and braking. The NAS-1613 specification is one of the most rigorous and extensive in the sealing industry, says Simrit. It was written to assure long-term seal performance through a wide temperature range – from the frigid air of high-altitude cruise flight to the extremely high temperatures experienced by anti-lock braking during landing. Contact: Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership, Simrit Service Center Plymouth, Industrial Sector, 47690 East Anchor Court, Plymouth, MI 48170-2455, USA. Tel: +1 734 451 0020, Fax: +1 734 451 5500, Email: [email protected], www.freudenberg-nok.com
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Dana’s power-train technologies used in seven of Ward’s 10 Best Engines
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ana Holding Corp is supplying power-train technologies that are being used in seven of Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2011. The annual awards – a list of the ten ‘best’ car engines available in the US market that are selected by Ward’s AutoWorld magazine – were presented at the North American International Auto Show, which was held recently in Detroit, Michigan. ‘Dana supplies automakers with key powertrain technologies, offering cost-effective products for the market’s varying needs,’ said Dwayne Matthews, Vice President and General Manager, Dana Power Technologies Group. ‘The vehicles included in Ward’s 10 Best Engines reflect the industry’s commitment to advancing engine efficiency and quality, a goal that Dana enthusiastically shares.’ The products that Dana is supplying help to improve durability, engine performance and efficiency; reduce oil consumption, emissions, part count and vehicle weight, and enhance installation flexibility. Winning engines and the Dana technologies include: cylinder-head gaskets for the Audi S4 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6, BMW 335i 3.0L N55 Turbocharged DOHC I-6 and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L DOHC I-4; exhaust system gaskets for the Dodge Avenger 3.6L Pentastar DOHC V-6; and oil-pan gasket, exhaust manifold gasket and valve stem seals for the Ford Mustang GT 5.0L DOHC V-8.
Contact: Dana Holding Corp, 3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH 43537, USA. Tel: +1 419 887 3000, Fax: +1 419 887 5200, www.dana.com
Publications of Interest UK seals and gaskets industry – what is in store for 2011?
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s the UK seals and gaskets sector emerged from the depths of recession in 2010 a fragmented industry appeared from the chaos, says market
industry analyst and research company Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. According to new research by the firm, the market is polarised between those getting it right and those struggling to recover. David Pattison, senior analyst and author of the analysis, explained: ‘Now that the storm is lifting we have been able to assess the damage left behind. There are 35 companies that are in parlous state and starting the new year clinging on for dear life. We have rated them as ‘danger’ accordingly.’ ‘Falling demand was the final nail in the coffin for many. The mistake they made though was to not make those painful cuts early enough to protect their business.’ However, with economic recovery under way the number of companies rated as ‘strong’ is rising to 126. Pattison continued: ‘We rated these companies as strong in our latest report. In fact, many of them retained a strong rating throughout the recession. They have managed to be commercially successful without jeopardising their financial stability. While others fail around them, they are in pole position to capitalise in 2011.’ The ‘Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Seals & Gaskets’ gives an instant performance rating on the top 230 companies in the market. Each firm has been rated as ‘strong’, ‘good’, ‘mediocre’, ‘caution’ or ‘danger’ according to its latest performance. A graphical and written analysis explains which companies are in trouble and which ones are succeeding. Contact: Christopher Evans, Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, Scotswood House, Teesdale South, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 5EF, UK. Tel: +44 1642 626400, Fax: +44 1642 626410, Email: [email protected], Web: www.plimsoll.co.uk
Editor’s note: Readers of Sealing Technology newsletter are entitled to a discount of £50 when purchasing this study. Call the company for further details and quote reference PR/EG60.
Meetings Update Seminar discusses reliability of reciprocating compressors
T
he Fluid Machinery Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is organising a one-day
March 2011
EnPro Industries agrees to acquire PSI
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n the USA, EnPro Industries Inc has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Pipeline Seal and Insulator Inc (PSI) and its affiliates, a privatelyowned group of companies that manufactures products which ensure the safe flow of fluids through pipeline transmission and distribution systems worldwide. PSI primarily serves the global oil and gas industry, and water and wastewater infrastructure markets. The business manufactures flange sealing and flange isolation products; pipeline casing spacers and isolators; casing end seals; the original Link-Seal modular sealing system for sealing pipeline penetrations into walls, floors, ceilings and bulkheads; hole-forming products; manhole infiltration sealing systems; and safety-related signage for pipelines. It has facilities in the USA, Germany and the UK, and will be included in EnPro’s Garlock family of companies. The transaction is being consummated by a number of domestic and international EnPro subsidiaries not involved in Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc’s asbestos claims resolution process. ‘PSI will be a significant addition to the Garlock family of companies and to their expertise in industrial sealing,’ commented Steve Macadam, President and Chief Executive Officer, EnPro. ‘The acquisition will expand these companies’ manufacturing capabilities, increase their participation in global oil and gas markets and provide them with a larger and well established presence in water and wastewater markets, where substantial demand is likely
to be created by infrastructure improvements in coming years. At the same time, the acquisition will provide PSI with access to many new markets and improved opportunities for growth.’ Contacts: EnPro Industries Inc, 5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209-4674, USA. Tel: +1 704 731 1500, Fax: +1 704 731 1511, Web: www.enproindustries.com Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc, 1666 Division Street, Palmyra, NY 14522-9383, USA. Tel: +1 315 597 4811, Fax: +1 315 597 3216, Web: www.garlock.com
Novus Sealing appoints distributor in New Zealand
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ovus Sealing Ltd has appointed Better Industrial Ltd as its official distributor in New Zealand. Better Industrial covers both the North and South Island and will expand the Novus brand in to this region. Based in the Waikato, the company is 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and can supply gaskets and seals to suit most industrial applications. Its products are widely used in the dairy, process engineering, oil, gas, refining, powergenerating, electronics and petro-chemical industries, and in a wide range of general engineering applications. The firm is able to work with customers from the concept and design stage of a project right through to final manufacture and supply of custom-made gaskets and seals. One-off items, along with small or large production runs are available through an “express gasket service”.
Contact: Novus Sealing Ltd, Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 4EJ, UK. Tel: +44 1274 878787, Fax: +44 1274 862588, Web: www.novussealing.com Better Industrial Ltd, 24 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton, New Zealand. Tel: +64 7 847 9269, Fax: +64 7 847 8752, Email: [email protected], www.betterindustrial.co.nz
IN BRIEF Hardide Coatings appoints non-executive director Hardide Coatings Ltd has appointed Bruce Robinson as a non-executive director. He will serve on both the audit committee and the combined remuneration and nomination committee. Robinson has extensive experience of the international oil and gas industry and growing technology-based businesses, says the firm. Graham Hine, Chief Executive Officer, Hardide Coatings, commented: ‘Bruce’s experience of growing small technology-based businesses will assist our strategy to develop new and diversified applications for the Hardide coating technology. His engineering background and commercial understanding of the oil and gas industry is particularly relevant as we capitalise on opportunities for growth in this sector.’ Techlok sealring colour coding system abandoned Vector International Ltd reports that after many years of applying a colour code system to its polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coatings on Techlok sealrings, these products will be now coated black, irrespective of the material grade. By removing colour coding, it will become mandatory for all users to formally identify the sealring material grade by inspecting the marking data which are hard-stamped on the parts. While formal marking data have always been present, there is evidence that “casual” identification, using colour, has become accepted in the market place, and this has led to confusion as not all suppliers have followed the original colour coding scheme, says the company. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions opens sales office in Buenos Aires Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has opened a sales office in Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires. ‘This is an important step to expand our activities in this key Latin American market,’ explained Flavio Marques, General Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Brazil. ‘Argentina is a fast-growing economy and has the third largest gross domestic product in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico.’
Simrit’s E454 compound achieves NAS specification
Practical guide to using adhesives published Bob Goss, a senior technology specialist at Henkel Ltd – the maker of Loctite brand products – is the author of a new book entitled ‘Practical Guide to Adhesive Bonding of Small Engineering Plastic and Rubber Components’. Published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing, it includes sections that cover an introduction to adhesives, selecting an adhesive, joint design and troubleshooting. A number of case studies are also included.
S
More information: www.ismithers.net/publishing
imrit reports that its E454 ethylene-propylene rubber (EPDM) compound now meets the National
5 March 2011
Sealing Technology
NEWS Aerospace Standard (NAS) 1613 Revision 5 Specification. The certification, which establishes the specifications for elastomer seal elements that are used in hydraulic systems using phosphate ester fluids, applies to all commercially available phosphate ester hydraulic fluids. The firm’s E454 black compound is intended for NAS-1611-XXXA and NAS-1612-YYA (A-code) series O-rings. Developed by Simrit in 2005, the compound is used in the following applications: commercial aircraft hydraulic flight-control units (primary and secondary); power units and pumps; and aircraft braking systems. According to the company, certification was achieved after a major manufacturer of flight-control power units asked for the material to be tested to the NAS 1613 Specification. As a result, it was tested on all type 5 fluids. ‘Our latest certification highlights Simrit’s dedication to developing and manufacturing sealing materials that meet our customers’ and the aerospace industries’ demanding needs,’ said Dr Robert Keller, Materials Development Manager, Simrit. ‘In the case of our E454 compound, the material’s test results were one of the key reasons a leading aerospace manufacturer chose to work with us.’ The NAS 1613 specification covers elastomeric seals used in phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, which are widely used in aircraft for hydraulically boosted primary and secondary flight controls and hydraulic brake systems. The seals involved are especially critical, since leakage of the phosphate ester hydraulic fluid is flight safety critical for hydraulic controls in all stages of an aircraft’s operation – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, landing and braking. The NAS-1613 specification is one of the most rigorous and extensive in the sealing industry, says Simrit. It was written to assure long-term seal performance through a wide temperature range – from the frigid air of high-altitude cruise flight to the extremely high temperatures experienced by anti-lock braking during landing. Contact: Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership, Simrit Service Center Plymouth, Industrial Sector, 47690 East Anchor Court, Plymouth, MI 48170-2455, USA. Tel: +1 734 451 0020, Fax: +1 734 451 5500, Email: [email protected], www.freudenberg-nok.com
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Dana’s power-train technologies used in seven of Ward’s 10 Best Engines
D
ana Holding Corp is supplying power-train technologies that are being used in seven of Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2011. The annual awards – a list of the ten ‘best’ car engines available in the US market that are selected by Ward’s AutoWorld magazine – were presented at the North American International Auto Show, which was held recently in Detroit, Michigan. ‘Dana supplies automakers with key powertrain technologies, offering cost-effective products for the market’s varying needs,’ said Dwayne Matthews, Vice President and General Manager, Dana Power Technologies Group. ‘The vehicles included in Ward’s 10 Best Engines reflect the industry’s commitment to advancing engine efficiency and quality, a goal that Dana enthusiastically shares.’ The products that Dana is supplying help to improve durability, engine performance and efficiency; reduce oil consumption, emissions, part count and vehicle weight, and enhance installation flexibility. Winning engines and the Dana technologies include: cylinder-head gaskets for the Audi S4 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6, BMW 335i 3.0L N55 Turbocharged DOHC I-6 and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L DOHC I-4; exhaust system gaskets for the Dodge Avenger 3.6L Pentastar DOHC V-6; and oil-pan gasket, exhaust manifold gasket and valve stem seals for the Ford Mustang GT 5.0L DOHC V-8.
Contact: Dana Holding Corp, 3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH 43537, USA. Tel: +1 419 887 3000, Fax: +1 419 887 5200, www.dana.com
Publications of Interest UK seals and gaskets industry – what is in store for 2011?
A
s the UK seals and gaskets sector emerged from the depths of recession in 2010 a fragmented industry appeared from the chaos, says market
industry analyst and research company Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. According to new research by the firm, the market is polarised between those getting it right and those struggling to recover. David Pattison, senior analyst and author of the analysis, explained: ‘Now that the storm is lifting we have been able to assess the damage left behind. There are 35 companies that are in parlous state and starting the new year clinging on for dear life. We have rated them as ‘danger’ accordingly.’ ‘Falling demand was the final nail in the coffin for many. The mistake they made though was to not make those painful cuts early enough to protect their business.’ However, with economic recovery under way the number of companies rated as ‘strong’ is rising to 126. Pattison continued: ‘We rated these companies as strong in our latest report. In fact, many of them retained a strong rating throughout the recession. They have managed to be commercially successful without jeopardising their financial stability. While others fail around them, they are in pole position to capitalise in 2011.’ The ‘Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Seals & Gaskets’ gives an instant performance rating on the top 230 companies in the market. Each firm has been rated as ‘strong’, ‘good’, ‘mediocre’, ‘caution’ or ‘danger’ according to its latest performance. A graphical and written analysis explains which companies are in trouble and which ones are succeeding. Contact: Christopher Evans, Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, Scotswood House, Teesdale South, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 5EF, UK. Tel: +44 1642 626400, Fax: +44 1642 626410, Email: [email protected], Web: www.plimsoll.co.uk
Editor’s note: Readers of Sealing Technology newsletter are entitled to a discount of £50 when purchasing this study. Call the company for further details and quote reference PR/EG60.
Meetings Update Seminar discusses reliability of reciprocating compressors
T
he Fluid Machinery Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is organising a one-day
March 2011