Name: Turcon® MC1 & MC2
Brand: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Turcon® MC1 and MC2 in action

Turcon® MC1 and MC2 compounds were developed in response to a strong market demand to support electrification of drives, eMobility, sensing and IoT solutions. With them, designers can take advantage of using a range of advanced PTFE-based sealing geometries and all the benefits that they offer in applications that require electrical conductivity through a hydraulic system or electric motor, for instance.

Electrically conductive sealing materials have some important applications:

In aircraft, a worst-case scenario is that a plane is hit by lightning but less traumatic is the static buildup that occurs as a plane flies through the air. Electrically conductive seals in the landing gear, for instance, will ensure that electricity or static is safely dissipated.
Electric charge transfer through the gap between two components can cause sparks or stray current in machinery and systems, for example in electric motors. This can result in hardware pitting and carbonization of lubricant or grease. Use of an electrically conductive seal or bearing grounds the system by creating a clear path between two components, avoiding corrosion issues.
Sometimes intentionally a signal needs to be sent to or from a sensor in a system. This signal transfer can be achieved by utilizing electrically conductive seals or bearings that will create a clear path for the signal, enabling system manufacturers to develop more complex systems incorporating aspects of artificial intelligence without adding electrical circuitry.