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T relleborg Sealing Solutions has launched a new range of coloured coatings for O-rings that are designed to facilitate both identification and automated assembly.
Based on a new coating technology, these surface treatments are ultra-thin and resistant to cracking and peeling. They allow segregation of similar seals and provide almost the same properties as comparable clear coatings, facilitating both push-fit and automated assembly.
"Ideal for differentiating seals within production facilities, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions offers what we believe is the widest range of coloured coatings available as standard from one seal supplier," says Simone Frick, Product Engineer for O-rings. "Much research has been involved in the development of these surface treatments. Ultra-thin, they have no negative affect on the performance of the elastomer Oring and have the benefit of enhancing friction characteristics. Offering superior resistance against cracking, unlike some competitive products, they are virtually impossible to peel from their substrate."
The coloured coatings are as effective as clear coatings in improving the friction characteristics of elastomer O-rings. Dependent on the surface treatment, they can make once only push-fit assembly easier or facilitate automated assembly, preventing the O-rings sticking together during this process.
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