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.
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
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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
Further information
- Simulation process
How do we proceed?
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
Frank Bauer
apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing.Head of Sealing Technology &Head of StutCAD