About the ESA

The European Sealing Association e.V. (ESA) was established in 1992, and is registered in Neu-Ulm (Deutschland) as a non-profit making trade association. Member Companies are involved in the manufacture, supply and use of sealing materials, crucial components in the safe containment of fluids during processing and use. The ESA has more than 40 Member Companies, representing over 85% of the fluid sealing industry in Europe.

The ESA has been established to work towards:
            harmonisation of appropriate standards
            harmonisation of appropriate legislation
            development of sealing technology
            environmental protection
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Much of today's industrial technology relies heavily on being able to function safely at the extremes of pressure and temperature, often associated with high speed and vibration. This represents the everyday performance envelope for modern sealing materials, which ensure the safe containment of fluids, reliably and over an extended time frame. Consequently, sealing materials play a fundamental role in assisting mankind to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Sealing materials are employed in a wide cross-section of business, including:
       mineral extraction industry
       chemical and petrochemical industries
       power generation and supply industries
       automotive industries
       aerospace industries
       marine industries
       potable and waste water industries
       valve, pump and fluid hydraulics industries

The ESA is a market-led organisation, committed to better servicing its customers and their needs. The Association operates in an entirely democratic fashion, the Executive Committee submits appropriate recommendations as required, with decisions for action then agreed by voting of the membership at the General Meetings.

It is the clear intention of the ESA to maintain high standards in all of its operations, and to encourage all Members to be so bound, monitored when necessary by a Membership Standards Committee.

Sealing technologies
The ESA has established a series of Divisions to focus on specific areas of sealing technology (click on the image to go directly to the appropriate Division page):