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The Fluid Power Association presented its activity report at the general meeting on October 9–10, 2025, in Erfurt/Germany. It summarises key priorities and activities and provides an outlook on future directions.
The Fluid Sealing Working Group of the VDMA Fluid Power Association is organizing the 23rd ISC International Sealing Conference Stuttgart on 30.09./01.10.2026. The Call for Papers has started, proposals can be submitted until Feb. 2, 2026.
This position paper of the VDMA Fluid Power Association applies to the use of mechanical seals (GLRD) in compressors subject to the ATEX directive and is intended to support compressor manufacturers in the use of GLRD.
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) are currently polarizing opinion. The EU has come out in favor of a blanket ban on around 10,000 chemicals in this group of substances. At first glance, a well-intentioned approach to protecting the environment, but the announcement puts important industries at risk.
The Fluid Power Association is an industry-related service provider for more than 220 member companies, all of them manufacturers in the field of hydraulics, pneumatics and sealing technology.
The brochure "Innovative Sealing Technology" provides an overview of VDMA activities in this field and contains a manufacturer's reference for fluid seals, gasket plates/flat gaskets and mechanical seals.
