Project description DEENESFRITPL Optimising polymeric seals through laser surface texturing of moulds Polymeric seals in industrial components ensure the containment and flow of liquids and gases under extreme environmental conditions. However, they are susceptible to damage and leakage caused by friction. Surface texturing techniques applied to other materials have successfully reduced friction. Thus, the EU-funded MouldTex project proposes to develop and demonstrate an innovative method to design and manufacture textured polymeric seals. The method involves the use of modelling software to determine suitable texturing patterns, allowing for customisation according to the component’s specific use and properties. Patterns will then be transferred onto the surface of a mould using an automated laser and will include optical inspection and quality control. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Polymeric seals are essential components in almost every industrial and mechanical process enabling the effective containment and movement of liquids and gases under extremes of environment. Friction is intrinsically related to seal performance. High friction accelerates wear of the seal leading to leakage and/or premature failure, and increases the energy consumption of industrial processes. Surface (micro-) texturing is a proven technique for reducing friction across lubricated rigid materials such as metal and ceramic materials. Within recent years this technique has been applied and demonstrated for polymeric and elastomeric materials at laboratory level. The project will develop and demonstrate a novel methodology for the design and high volume manufacture of surface textured polymeric components tailored to the (friction) environment within which the component operates, achieving a friction reduction of >20% at a cost premium of <10%. The novel methodology combines:•advanced modelling software for the identification of surface texture patterns that lead to significant friction reduction for target rubber and plastic seals and applications•software for the design of mould tools that enable the reliable transfer of texture patterns onto the seal surface•novel automated laser system for the application of hierarchical laser induced micro- texture patterns to the mould tool surface •best practice for moulding and de-moulding using surface textured moulds•inline optical inspection for surface texture pattern quality controlThe project will establish three pilot lines for demonstration of: 1) mould tool design and manufacture; and the design and manufacture of 2) rotary seals for engine applications; and 3) reciprocating seals for industrial processes. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsnatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometrynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.5. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Advanced manufacturing and processing Main Programme H2020-EU.2.1.5.1. - Technologies for Factories of the Future Topic(s) FOF-06-2017 - New product functionalities through advanced surface manufacturing processes for mass production Call for proposal H2020-IND-CE-2016-17 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-FOF-2017 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE ARAGON Net EU contribution € 717 062,50 Address Maria de luna 8 50018 Zaragoza Spain See on map Region Noreste Aragón Zaragoza Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (9) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITAET HANNOVER Germany Net EU contribution € 472 230,00 Address Welfengarten 1 30167 Hannover See on map Region Niedersachsen Hannover Region Hannover Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 TECNOLOGIAS AVANZADAS INSPIRALIA SL Participation ended Spain Net EU contribution € 4 813,00 Address Calle manuel tovar 49 28034 Madrid See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS Greece Net EU contribution € 595 500,00 Address N plastira str 100 70013 Irakleio See on map Region Νησιά Αιγαίου Κρήτη Ηράκλειο Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ORP STAMPI SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 567 766,25 Address Via colognola 1/b 24060 Viadanica See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Bergamo Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ML ENGRAVING SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 731 425,00 Address Via presolana 114 24020 Onore See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Bergamo Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 OPTIMAL OPTIK OPTIKAI KFT Hungary Net EU contribution € 561 262,50 Address Dayka gabor utca 6b 1118 Budapest See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Közép-Magyarország Budapest Budapest Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 SKM AERONAUTICS LTD Israel Net EU contribution € 953 750,00 Address 24 nachshon st. segula industrial estate 49277 Petach tikva See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 POLYMERIS France Net EU contribution € 210 500,00 Address 180 rue pierre et marie curie maison des entreprises 01115 Bellignat See on map Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Ain Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 FUNDACION TECNOLOGICA ADVANTX Spain Net EU contribution € 319 562,00 Address Paseo castellana num 141 planta 18 edificio cuzco iv 28046 Madrid See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
