Welcome to this edition of the ESA newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed the European summer, whether that meant going on holiday to recharge your batteries or perhaps bingeing on the Olympics. Either way, I hope you are all well and ready for the second half of the year.

The US Department of Energy has commissioned a comprehensive study looking specifically at Fluoropolymers, a subgroup of the much larger class of fluorinated chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We have summarised the key points covered in this report.

The ESA is actively participating in shaping essential regulations for the sealing industry. Find out more about our projects in the Standards and Legislation Update.

ESA’s Technical Director Ralf Vogel reports on the past and ongoing projects and activities of the separate divisions within the ESA.

We are pleased to share an end-of-year report from our scholarship student, Ms. Ilya Gladkikh, who has successfully completed her second year in the MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering program.

The European Sealing Association is pleased to announce that Suebel Seals and Latty Group have been approved to become members of the ESA.

Our website statistics for September 2024: insights on visitor numbers, page views, average visit duration, and top countries driving traffic.

Valve designers and manufacturers know the choice of spring type within valve seals is critical to optimal performance and reliability. Clifford Springs explores the advantages offered by the different spring types and what works best for specific seal application requirements.

ERIKS announces that they will present their hydrogen-safe components at the Hydrogen Tech Expo in Hamburg from 23 to 24 October 2024. Visitors will be able to discover their wide range of products and innovative solutions at Stand 3D50 in Hall A3.

Fugesco Inc., the center of excellence for hydropower sealing applications of Meccanotecnica Umbra S.p.A., has completed the acquisition of all the strategic assets relating to the hydropower mechanical sealing business of Fematics Canada Inc.

Why B2B Companies Need a CRM Tool Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are more than just contact management tools. A CRM is a comprehensive solution that improves customer understanding, optimises sales processes, fosters collaboration, and drives growth. When integrated with inbound marketing strategies, it helps B2B companies guide customers from initial interest to final purchase.

The Mechanical Seal Division proposed using Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to quantify the lifecycle footprint of sealing products. EPDs provide transparent, third-party verified data on products’ environmental impact, driving eco-friendly innovation across industries.