TRELLEBORG, Sweden, Aug. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an easy-to-use glossary where engineers can find definitions for commonly used engineering and sealing terms at the click of a mouse or touch of a button. Free of charge, it is available online or via an app for both iPhone and Android, downloadable by searching for "Trelleborg" from the Apple app store or Google play.
The glossary is easily searchable by entering key words, with results displayed where the searched item is in the title or in the definition of the searched word. There is also the option of using an alphabetical listing.
Robert Zahiri, Director Global Marketing and Communications, says: "The glossary is not just about sealing; it has been designed as a general engineering tool, perfect for anyone who wants a quick and simple definition of engineering terms. We're always striving to develop new online and on-phone resources to make the engineer's life easier. And this one should be a great addition to our existing offerings."
The glossary joins a range of industry-leading e-tools for the Web and smartphones. These include:
- O-Ring Calculator: Calculates O-Ring dimension tolerances and recommends parts – iPhone, Web
- ISO Fits and Tolerance: Provides ISO fits definitions – iPhone, Android
- Aerospace Groove Selector: Covers the most important SAE aerospace groove standards – iPhone
- Unit Hardness and Converter: Quick and easy conversions of both engineering-related and general units – iPhone, Android
- Seal Configurator: Provides the most suitable solutions for your application – Web
- Electronic Catalog: Search for seals by item number, types of seal or by operating condition – Web
- CAD Service: Easy access to 2D and 3D drawings – Web
- Material Search: Quickly find suitable materials for your application – Web
- Chemical Compatibility Check: Find materials compatible with media utilized within an application – iPhone, Web
- Catalogs and brochures: Access to the full range of literature from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions -- Web
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For more information or high resolution images, please contact:
Donna Guinivan, Editor PR and Media
Telephone: +44 (0)121 746 3621 Email: donna.guinivan@trelleborg.com
Julie Eck, Marketing Communications Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas, 1-260-748-5752, Julie.Eck@trelleborg.com
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Information about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Group
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is one of the world's leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals. It supports its aerospace, industrial and automotive customers through over 20 production facilities and more than 40 marketing companies globally. Within its portfolio are some of the longest established sealing brands, including Busak+Shamban, Chase Walton, Dowty, Forsheda, GNL, Palmer Chenard, Shamban, Skega and Stefa along with a large number of proprietary products and materials such as Turcon Ò, Zurcon Ò, Orkot Ò, Isolast Ò, Stepseal Ò and Wills Rings Ò. www.tss.trelleborg.com
Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. Trelleborg develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 22 billion, with about 15,500 employees in over 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, and Trelleborg Engineered Systems. In addition, Trelleborg owns 50 percent of TrelleborgVibracoustic, a global leader within antivibration solutions for light and heavy vehicles, with annual sales of SEK 13 billion and about 8 000 employees in over 17 countries. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic List, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com
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