Dana Neu-Ulm (REINZ-Dichtungs-GmbH) put three exclamation points on seal quality, environmental protection and health at the ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt, the world's leading trade fair for the process industry.
The gasket material AFM 80 possesses enhanced performance characteristics for difficult sealing situations in industry and is also PFAS-free. Specifically developed for the drinking water sector, AFM 34/2 already meets the KTWBWGL approval criteria which will go into effect in March 2025 in accordance with the TrinkwV. KTW-BWGL stands for “Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water”; TrinkwV for “Drinking Water Ordinance”.
AFM 80 – Even Stronger and More Adaptable
Gaskets made of AFM 80 make the perfect sealing solution for natural gas and hydrogen applications, refrigerating and air compressors as well as transmissions, pumps and fittings. AFM 80 shows its stuff under high pressure and vibration stress combined with narrow sealing lands. The material unites three of the most important properties of sealing technology: adaptability, strength and gas-tightness.
Dana makes AFM 80 without the use of any PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at all. Many PFAS are toxic and cause widespread environmental pollution. The harmful chemicals can also be found in fish, milk and many other foodstuffs worldwide – and even in human blood and breastmilk. For that reason, Dana makes all of its AFM seals in line with PFAS Free, a central requirement from the industry.
AFM 34/2 – Even Better for Drinking Water
AFM 34/2 is a tried-and-true gasket classic from Dana for the drinking water sector and is approved under the Drinking Water Ordinance (or TrinkwV for short). Starting in March 1, 2025, plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water will have to meet heightened requirements for drinking water hygiene. Customers from Dana who use seals made of AFM 34/2 can lean back and relax: the Victor Reinz® gasket material AFM 34/2 is already certified according to the KTW-BWGL guideline under the TrinkwV, which will enter into effect in March 2025. And that goes for all required temperature ranges (cold, warm and hot water).
Dana and Victor Reinz® at the Achema
After a break for the pandemic, Dana rejoined the exhibitors at the ACHEMA in Frankfurt this year. The world forum for chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology counted a total of 2,842 exhibitors from 56 nations. 106,001 participants from 141 countries attended the fairgrounds to find out about innovative new processes for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. Thanks to the new developments in AFM 80 and AFM 34/2, Dana had a full stand every day of the fair.
The company has already scheduled its next major trade fair appearance in Germany: Dana will once again be presenting its product portfolio in Frankfurt, this time at the Automechanika, from September 10 to 14, 2024.
You can find more detailed information on Dana’s industrial sealing solutions at www.reinz-industrial.com.
The gasket material AFM 80 possesses enhanced performance characteristics for difficult sealing situations in industry and is also PFAS-free. Specifically developed for the drinking water sector, AFM 34/2 already meets the KTWBWGL approval criteria which will go into effect in March 2025 in accordance with the TrinkwV. KTW-BWGL stands for “Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water”; TrinkwV for “Drinking Water Ordinance”.
AFM 80 – Even Stronger and More Adaptable
Gaskets made of AFM 80 make the perfect sealing solution for natural gas and hydrogen applications, refrigerating and air compressors as well as transmissions, pumps and fittings. AFM 80 shows its stuff under high pressure and vibration stress combined with narrow sealing lands. The material unites three of the most important properties of sealing technology: adaptability, strength and gas-tightness.
Dana makes AFM 80 without the use of any PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at all. Many PFAS are toxic and cause widespread environmental pollution. The harmful chemicals can also be found in fish, milk and many other foodstuffs worldwide – and even in human blood and breastmilk. For that reason, Dana makes all of its AFM seals in line with PFAS Free, a central requirement from the industry.
AFM 34/2 – Even Better for Drinking Water
AFM 34/2 is a tried-and-true gasket classic from Dana for the drinking water sector and is approved under the Drinking Water Ordinance (or TrinkwV for short). Starting in March 1, 2025, plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water will have to meet heightened requirements for drinking water hygiene. Customers from Dana who use seals made of AFM 34/2 can lean back and relax: the Victor Reinz® gasket material AFM 34/2 is already certified according to the KTW-BWGL guideline under the TrinkwV, which will enter into effect in March 2025. And that goes for all required temperature ranges (cold, warm and hot water).
Dana and Victor Reinz® at the Achema
After a break for the pandemic, Dana rejoined the exhibitors at the ACHEMA in Frankfurt this year. The world forum for chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology counted a total of 2,842 exhibitors from 56 nations. 106,001 participants from 141 countries attended the fairgrounds to find out about innovative new processes for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. Thanks to the new developments in AFM 80 and AFM 34/2, Dana had a full stand every day of the fair.
The company has already scheduled its next major trade fair appearance in Germany: Dana will once again be presenting its product portfolio in Frankfurt, this time at the Automechanika, from September 10 to 14, 2024.
You can find more detailed information on Dana’s industrial sealing solutions at www.reinz-industrial.com.
