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Introduction to Sealing Technology

18.01.2021 F. Xavier Borras 313 Views

Let’s start from the beginning: what is a seal? A device or material that is used to close off or fasten an opening or connection, especially to prevent the escape of a liquid or gas. […]

20th International Sealing Conference Review

15.10.2018 F. Xavier Borras 684 Views

This week the 20th edition of the biannual International Sealing Conference (ISC) took place in Stuttgart. Around 200 assistants showed up to the 2-days sealing conference. Well-known companies such as Bosch, SKF, Trelleborg, Parker, Shell, […]

Green sealing: 17th EDF-PPRIME Workshop Review

05.10.2018 F. Xavier Borras 438 Views

Every second year the EDF-PPRIME Workshop is dedicated to sealing technology. This week the 17th edition of this event was held at the EDF Lab Paris-Saclay focusing on minimizing both leakage and friction of rotary […]