From airplanes to spacecraft, prosthetics to wind turbines, and almost everything in between, Turcon performs well for a broad range of applications. This material is a part of—and has made possible—some of the most innovative engineering advancements in the last half-century. Now, on the eve of the PTFE material’s 50th anniversary, its developer, Trelleborg Sealing…
PTFE seal wins 2011 innovation award
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…