Monthly Archives: February 2026
- February 26, 2026
Mobile cranes perform a wide variety of tasks, typically of the heavy-duty kind. The work they do and the locations at which they operate are frequently exposed to harsh climatic conditions in places with insufficient infrastructure. This means that the sites at which the cranes are positioned and the environment in which they move is often not entirely suitable for this kind of heavy construction equipment.
Accordingly, there are high loads acting on the components, which
- February 23, 2026
The Backup ring likely found its roots in the use of leather packings,
- February 19, 2026
Thermoplastics and Rubber: Understanding Which Material Fits the Job
- February 16, 2026
Diaphragms Designed to Precisely Fit Different Gas Meter Designs
In the safety-driven natural gas industry, system leaks are a dangerous and costly issue. Residential gas meters and regulators, in particular, are at risk when crucial components such as diaphragms are not optimally designed and manufactured for the environment in which they will work.
An advanced polymer technology, trademarked by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ Metflex Precision Moulding organization, addresses these challenges with fiber-reinforced materials that improve the reliability, functionality and longevity of critical gas system components. Diaphragms made using Metflex Dispersed Fibre Technology (DFT)™ offer better sealing performance, longer flex life, improved low temperature resilience and enhanced design capabilities than standard diaphragms made from fabric coated polymers. To date, more than 40 million DFT diaphragms have been used in medium and low-pressure application, primarily in North America but also in other regions of the world.
Safety concerns and costs associated with gas leaks and equipment failures
- February 12, 2026
Why Hardware Surface Finish Can Make or Break Polymer Seal Performance
- February 09, 2026
Sustainable Liquid Strategies for Modern Data Centers
As digital transformation drives surging demands for cloud, AI, and high-performance computing, data centres must deliver at new levels of efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
- February 05, 2026
What Cryogenic Testing Actually Proves (and What It Doesn’t)
Cryogenic testing carries a certain authority. When a component survives exposure to extreme cold, it’s tempting to treat that result as definitive proof of performance in service. Passed the cryo test? Good to go.
In reality, cryogenic testing is far more nuanced. While it can provide critical insight into material behavior and system response at low temperatures,
- February 02, 2026
GYLON EPIX™ Distributes Load Evenly
GYLON EPIX™ is a newly developed family of PTFE gaskets. It is manufactured using a patented, profiled surface based on our proven Fawn, Off-White, and Blue GYLON® to create highly conformable materials for optimum sealing performance.
THE EPIX™ DIFFERENCE
GYLON EPIX™ and a traditional full face gasket were installed in a 3”-150# flat face flange at 120 ft.lbs. with pressure sensitive film. The film revealed that the traditional material saw heavier loading-near and around the bolts, and lighter loading at the points furthest from the bolts. The GYLON EPIX™ was able to distribute the load more evenly and prevent the low loading phenomenon.
The pressure sensitive film was then analyzed with special software that translate the various shades of red into a full color spectrum that provides a better visualization of the stresses that were developed on each of the gaskets. Again, while the traditional gasket saw areas of lower stress (green and blue areas), the hexagonal pattern in the GYLON EPIX™ concentrated and distributed the stress more evenly across the entire gasket.
