Battery Show Europe 2025: Trelleborg to present e-mobility solutions and debut CellXPro material Trelleborg AB (Trelleborg) will present its e-mobility solutions at the Battery Show Europe 2025, from June 3 to 5. The company will debut the CellXPro material range, offering sealing solutions for battery cells in EVs. It includes ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), fluoroelastomer (FKM), and perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) compounds. It is designed to w...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

ely pumps fluid back to the oil side during shaft rotation, ensuring superior sealing even in highly lubricated conditions. It has been tested at speeds of 20,130 rpm for 240 hours with no leakage or wear and proven in 1,000-hour endurance trials. This seal uses a specially formulated fluorocarbon (FKM) material compatible with various e-axle fluids. Its symmetrical design allows bidirectional use across multiple EV applications and simplifies va...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Freudenberg develops new elastomer sealing material for EV batteries Freudenberg SE (Freudenberg) announced that Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new elastomer sealing material for EV battery applications. It provides an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastics and FKM seals. Processed by injection molding, it improves sealing performance, ensures battery life, and meets increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

re between NOK Corp. and Freudenberg SE, achieved mass production of the Simmerring reducer oil seal at its Changchun Plant. This will enhance the cost performance of the product, cut maintenance costs, and have customer demand rapidly fulfilled. The Simmerring shaft seal adopts: 72 NBR 902 and 75 FKM 585, two advanced materials with low friction, high durability, and long service life; a unique design for easier installation; and high-compatibi...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

rated using stack plates. Gaskets that keep gas from escaping into other parts of the electrolyzer are an essential component of the plates. Freudenberg has been using a portfolio of proprietary rubber-based gasket materials, such as Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber Monomer (EPDM) and Fluoro rubber (FKM) formulas, to meet the unique performance requirements and electro-chemistries found in different types of electrolyzers. In addition, Freudenberg...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/30

Solvay introduces breakthrough patented polymerization technology On June 15, Solvay introduced a new portfolio of high-performance Tecnoflon peroxide curable fluoroelastomers (FKM) produced without the use of fluorosurfactants (a type of PFAS used as process aids). The proprietary new technology, called NFS (non-fluorosurfactant), marks a breakthrough in FKM polymerization and aligns with the company’s sustainability roadmap. In July 2022 S...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/20

ffers a more effective alternative to O-Rings for sealing hydraulic cylinders. Replacing the O-Ring with a D-Seal maintains leak-tight contact throughout the operation, stopping cavitation damage entirely and improving overall engine longevity. It is made of E7T41 (EPDM) for cooling side and V7T40 (FKM) for oil side, VCT42 (GFLT) can be used both for the cooling side, as well as for the oil side as a premium option. The inner diameter is 120 – ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/30

he latter is very important, especially in the event of a crash. The newly developed alloy will be available officially in a few months under the brand name CustAlloy. The processing and process development in powder-based laser beam welding (LBM) was carried out at Fraunhofer IAPT, GE Additive and FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. A simulation of the quick cooling of the welded material in the process was explored by Fraunhofer ITWM and MAGMA Giessereitec...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/19

Solvay increase fluoroelastomer (FKM) production in China and Italy On October 24, Solvay informed that it is set to increase the company’s fluoroelastomer (FKM) production to support global customers’ continuing strong demand for high performance sealing applications. End-use applications in hybrid and low emission internal combustion engines (ICE) and in the semiconductor industry are the key drivers of solid growth. The recent addition ...

News  Updated at: 2018/10/26

rg) unveils 10-speed transmission program, which incorporates a number of unique processes and components that will drive new technologies across the organization. -Front cover modules with integrated seals: Freudenberg’s Gaskets Lead Center facility supplies plastic carrier gaskets onto which a FKM elastomer seal is molded. -Automated Visual Control (AVC) system: Using automated visual inspection and laser etching to automatically check part...

News  Updated at: 2017/01/09