The Future of Hydrogen in Fluid Power Applications

This episode features James Simpson & John Mclaughlin of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.

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On today’s show, our guests are James Simpson and John Mclaughlin. James is the Global Segment Director Energy, and John is the Director of R&D Services Americas, both at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Trelleborg is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components.

Trelleborg is actively addressing the challenges of sealing hydrogen applications, offering advanced materials and testing facilities to ensure reliability and safety in high-pressure and extreme temperature environments. Today, we invited John and James into our forum to learn how hydrogen may impact the hydraulics of the future.


Next Upcoming Episode: May 20: Cross Company to Provide Hydraulic Solutions that Extend Battery Life in Electrified Vehicles at iVT EXPO USA 2024 | Mike McVay, Cross Company

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