Trelleborg Acquiring HCRD Polymer Bearing

Trelleborg Acquiring HCRD Polymer Bearing Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (a division of Trelleborg, Sweden) is acquiring Hydro-Components Research and Development Corp. (HCRD; website) of Streamwood, Illinois. HCRD manufactures high-precision polymer plain bearings and sealing devices for bearings and shafts, primarily hydraulic cylinders. The company's particular specialty is large diameter applications. HCRD's bearing product line includes nylon polymer bearings in sizes from 0.5" ID through 20.00" ID (12mm - 500mm). Standard sizes are available, and radial wall and length can be made to customer specification. Wall thickness tolerances can run to +/- 0.0005". Concentricity is held to 0.002" for sizes 9" and smaller. Most bearings are available in any of four nylon polymer options. The sealing system product line is also focused on high-grade nylon-based materials, but with features such as internal lubricants and high temperature ratings. Applications include heavy-duty cylinders such as shock absorbers for earth moving equipment, dumpers and diggers. Claus Barsoe, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions President, said: "HCRD's technology and products are at the leading edge of development in the company's area of focus and will make an extremely valuable contribution to us. The products fit in ideally with our current portfolio, will expand our offerings and enable us to grow more rapidly in North America, within the segment for heavy-duty vehicles. The acquisition also offers distinct process and organizational synergies."