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Chesterton Introduces New High Performance Polymer Seal Material for Hydraulic Systems
​​Provides Enhanced Sealing Performance

​​Groveland, Massachusetts, USA – October 7, 2013

Chesterton is pleased to announce AWC850, a new, differentiated thermoset polyurethane seal material designed for use in hydraulic systems using ethylene glycol fluids (HFC hydraulic fluids).

The International Organization for Standardization Classification has defined ISO HFC, or a waterglycol hydraulic fluid, as a fire-resistant hydraulic fluid consisting of water and glycol. Some hydraulic systems incorporate hydraulic fluid consisting of water and glycol as a fire retardant media (non-hydrocarbon based, nonflammable). Chesterton's high glycol-tolerant AWC850 exclusive thermoset polyether urethane (EU) material is not only compatible in these fluids but offers superior abrasion resistance and enhanced sealing performance when compared to other elastomer-based seal materials.

​About Chesterton
A.W. Chesterton Company operates in over 100 countries around the world and is recognized as a leading international provider of knowledge-backed solutions, customized programs, and hands-on expert service for Rotary, Stationary, and Fluid Power equipment platforms, supported by a comprehensive line of industrial fluid sealing systems, high performance protective coatings, and specialty industrial lubrication.

For more information please visit our website at www.chesterton.com or call Douglas Ell, Product Line Manager at +1 978-469-6727.

Chesterton AWC850 Polymer Sealing Material