Services and Consulting

Institute of Machine Components (IMA)

Testing bench investigations, failure analysis, surface examinations, simulation, consulting and seminars of the research area sealing technology

IMA sees itself as a modern service provider for industry. Many years of experience in processing industrial orders and know-how in sealing technology ensure that orders are processed quickly. The range of services covers many areas.

Information Leaflet of Sealing Technology (in German)

Test bench investigations

  • Functional examinations
  • Fluid-elastomer compatibility test
  • Conveying value measurements
  • Measurement of frictional torque/frictional force
  • Comprehensive pre- and post-testing of sealing systems

Damage analysis

  • Analysis of damaged sealing systems at the institute or on site

Surface examination

  • 2D/3D topography measurement according to DIN
  • Tactile roughness measurement according to DIN/VDA
  • Macro/micro twist measurement
  • Twist measurement according to the thread method
  • Measurement of surface energy and wetting
  • Evaluation of surfaces

Simulation

  • FE analysis to determine the contact behavior / contact pressure
  • Optimization of geometry
  • Determination of mechanical properties of sealing materials
  • Flow and temperature simulation incl. sealing environment

 

 

Consulting

  • Consulting on sealing problems
  • Elaboration of sealing proposals
  • Conception of sealing systems
  • Preparing expert opinions

Seminars / Lectures

  • Seminars and lectures on sealing technology issues such as application, function, mode of action, limits, etc. of seals and sealing systems.

Contact Head of Sealing Technology

This image shows Frank Bauer

Frank Bauer

apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Head of Sealing Technology &
Head of StutCAD

 

Institute of Machine Components (IMA)

Pfaffenwaldring 9, 70569 Stuttgart

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