Sealing Insights for Efficient Industrial Automation Applications

Efficiency and reliability are crucial in industrial automation, where precision matters. Advanced sealing technology and engineered polymers prevent leaks, protect components, and ensure low-friction performance. With innovative materials and designs, these solutions enhance operations and support a more sustainable future for industrial processes.

Watch the videos on energy management and linear actuator considerations with David Kaley, Global Segment Manager Industrial Automation. 
Explore what Pascal Freund, Sales Account Manager, has to share about energy efficiency, gear boxes, and capability highlights in the video interviews.
 
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Energy Management

Challenges in industrial automation #energymanagement
There are very many benefits associated with industrial automation but there are challenges as well.
IE and NEMA ratings #energymanagement
What are they and what do they mean?
Parasitic loss #energymanagement
Seals are responsible for small amounts of energy loss accumulating over time due to friction. However, parasitic loss can be measured and managed.
The customer cost #energymanagement
Did you know a simple seal could cost a factory over $5,000 a year which get passed on to customers in their utility bills?
Testing #energymanagement
Trelleborg is a leader when it comes to testing seals for electric motors and has various in-house test methods to help customers understand the total expected cost of using a specific sealing solution.
Energy management and maintenance #energymanagement
An added benefit to selecting a low friction, energy efficient seal, is that they typically last longer in the application. Lower energy equals lower friction, which ultimately equals less wear and maintenance.
The future #energymanagement
Automation through robotics and AI has been transformative. Seal manufacturers can help OEMs reduce the weight of robotics by creating mini and nano radial oil.
Selecting the right seal #energymanagement
Efficient seals, advanced materials, proper maintenance, technological advancements, and automation all contribute to high levels of efficiency in industrial automation.

Linear Actuator Considerations

What is a linear actuator
Let’s start with the basics. What’s a linear actuator and what does it do?
Achieving high speeds
Speed is a balancing at that is dependent on several factors.
Failing points
Learn about side load and stick slip and how they cause linear actuators to fail.
Sealing design and material
U-cups and double acting scrapers are frequently used due to their ability to keep necessary fluids in and contaminants out.
Zurcon® DA22
The Zurcon® DA22 is a double-acting seal with a scraping lip made of injection-molded polyurethane.
The critical conversation
Many factors influence the speed of a linear actuator but properly selecting a high-performing seal can significantly reduce friction, heat build-up, and wear.

Energy Efficiency, Gear Boxes, Capability Highlights 

Industrial Automation Capability Highlights
Discover a solid toolbox of customization options. For instance, lip load and specialized geometries according to customer specific needs, as well as dirt and dust protection.
Industrial Automation Gear Boxes
Service life demands of gear boxes have increased rapidly in recent years. Our state-of-the-art engineering and our toolbox of capabilities ensure the best possible sealing solutions.
How We Contribute to Energy Efficiency
Discover a brand-new generation of radial shaft seals with reduced friction. We put the products to the test globally, to minimize service intervals and push the limits of energy efficiency.
Why Energy Efficiency is Important
Electric motors contribute significantly to global energy consumption. That’s why it is key to make them more efficient and hit the latest efficiency classes.
Sealing design and material
Radial shaft seals often face different conditions of operation. Mostly in low levels of lubrication.