MOULDTEX - Research and development of sliding seals with microstructured surface
Grant Agreement: N° 768705 Horizon 2020
Academic partners:
Itainnova
Leibniz University Hannover
Foundation for Research & Technology Hellas
SMEs:
SKM Aeronautics
Optimal Optik
O.RP Stampi
ML Engraving
The project developed and demonstrated a novel methodology for the design and high volume manufacture of surface textured polymeric components. Surface textured seals reduce the friction of sliding seals by 20% and thus extend the lifetime of the seals.
http://www.mouldtex-project.eu
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGpJU3KBQSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzPJHlkxYq0