Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is celebrating the opening of its 1,000 square-feet hydrogen testing lab in Fort Wayne, Indiana to expand its existing and future hydrogen testing capabilities.
The development is part of Trelleborg’s goal to be a leader in hydrogen sealing and testing to help customers navigate the challenges of the entire hydrogen value chain — generation, storage and transportation, end use and future applications.
“There are limited polymer options that can be confidently recommended to seal hydrogen,” says James Simpson, global segment director of energy. “There is also a lack of defined industry standards specifying how materials should be properly tested and verified to work effectively with hydrogen. Trelleborg is investing in its own approved hydrogen test rigs. Our experts design proprietary test programs to prove the performance of materials. We can help customers create custom solutions to meet application requirements.”
Testing capabilities offered at the facility are hydrogen leak detection, rapid gas decompression, compatibility, dynamic testing and permeation testing, which are all critical criteria for sealing hydrogen.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. It focuses on meeting the most demanding needs of aerospace, automotive and general industrial customers.
