Which Rubber Technologies Work Best for Robots?

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has released a white paper that explores the key requirements for seals and damping elements in robotics applications. The study focuses on the performance needs of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and emerging humanoid robots, and examines which materials, sealing profiles, and surface solutions are best suited to meet these needs. The white paper highlights the critical role that sealing and damping solutions play in ensuring reliability, durability, precision, and overall system performance in demanding operating environments. FST’s research aims to provide insights into the performance requirements of future generations of robots and identify the most suitable rubber technologies for these applications.