Turcon M12, a PTFE-based material launched in 2011 by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, has received a 2011 Innovation Award from Flow Control Magazine. According to the company, the PTFE-based sealing material has unrivaled performance in key hydraulic sealing characteristics such as friction, wear, and high-pressure operation. Testing shows Turcon M12 resistant to most media, including a…
Seal material for hydraulics good to 270°F
A proprietary polyurethane compound, Zurcon Z25, has all the characteristics of the widely used Zurcon grade Z20 with an elevated operating temperature to 130°C or 270°F. Zurcon Z25 is recommended for hydraulic applications in which high-temperature performance is required due to an improved extrusion resistance and compression set. The material is ideal for use in…