Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a leading supplier of advanced materials and products for customers working on automotive, industrial and alternate drivetrain applications. The company applies more than 150 years of engineering and materials expertise to its strategy of researching, developing and introducing innovative product and process solutions. It is focused on serving its customers’ most progressive (or cutting-edge) industrial opportunities and needs.  Founded on its development of the Simmerring® Radial Shaft Seal in 1929, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has continuously expanded its industrial seals and component portfolio to include a range of technology solutions that address critical issues like performance, power, friction, emissions and material compatibility. In addition to offering a broad range of high quality, engineered sealing solutions, the company also works collaboratively with customers on the design and validation of custom sealing systems.

A Growing Power in Alternate Drivetrain Technology

Beginning in the 1980s, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies began exploring alternate drivetrain technologies for automotive and commercial transportation applications. The company embraced research and development of fuel cell developments and has recently expanded its expertise and manufacturing capabilities in lithium ion battery and fuel cell production with strategic acquisitions in Europe and North America.  Today, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is focused on offering complete electric system solutions for alternate drivetrain customers. In addition to its vertically integrated, in-house production of premium, heavy-duty lithium-ion batteries, the company is broadening its fuel cell expertise and applying it to the development of battery-fuel cell hybrid drivetrains capable of powering heavy industry and commercial transportation vehicles across challenging terrain and long distances. An entire portfolio of E-Mobility components for both automotive and commercial industry applications insures that Freudenberg customers are receiving state-of-the-art solutions for their alternate energy needs.

A Global Citizen with a Regional Focus

Together with its partners NOK Corporation, Japan, Sigma Freudenberg NOK, India, and NOK-Freudenberg Group China, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has forged a global network of material and product experts, manufacturing facilities and sales teams that provide regional access to high-quality, standardized sealing and drivetrain solutions.  In particular, the company specializes in addressing material ingredient standards that insure its seals and components meet all regional material specifications while optimizing performance and power.

Fuel Cells from Freudenberg:

Intelligent Drivetrain Solutions Fuel cell technology from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is being used to power some of the most demanding transportation applications – from cruise liners, tankers and cargo ships to buses, trains and heavy transit semi-trucks. When optimal power, performance and long-term reliability are required, fuel cells from Freudenberg fit the transportation bill.  fuel cell assembly Freudenberg launched research and engineering efforts to develop advanced fuel cell technology more than two decades ago. Through a high degree of vertical integration, Freudenberg is capable of offering solutions, that address the complex needs of heavy-duty applications. This applies to system relevant components as well as fully integrated systems including services. Among the options are low-temperature PEM fuel cells (LTPEM) and high- temperature PEM fuel cells (HTPEM).  Hybrid systems – which combine the advantages of fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries in a cost-effective, power- efficient transportation solution – are a unique Freudenberg specialty. The company is the only alternative drivetrain supplier capable of offering both advanced battery and fuel cell expertise and technology to customers. As a single source supplier, Freudenberg can optimize these dual energy drivetrains by ensuring that both systems work properly when being combined.  In short: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers a variety of electric drivetrain solutions for future mobility applications. These environmentally friendly energy choices offer reliable, long-term performance at a lower weight and cost and are particularly capable of supporting the high payload needs of long-haul buses and trucks.