International Newsletter IDT | Issue 3 in 2025
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Fluoropolymers: Durable, safe, recyclable.
The current debate about PFAS has created a lot of uncertainty in industry and society. But not everything that lasts forever is automatically harmful.
For us, sustainability means distinctions, responsibility, and progress. Not imposing blanket bans or turning a blind eye.
In our new podcast episode, Dr. Achim Ilzhöfer, Global Circular Economy Manager at Covestro, and Dr. Marc Langela, Head of Central Technology at Stasskol, discuss how durability, recycling, and innovation can go hand in hand.
The conversation was technical, practical, and refreshingly concrete:
- Why fluoropolymers are not only indispensable, but part of the solution
- How recycling processes can open up new opportunities
- What kind of rules are needed to keep innovation moving forward
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Hydrogen: Material choice as a driver of sustainability.
80,000 operating hours, oxygen compatibility, cost efficiency – hydrogen systems demand a lot from every component and every gasket. Here, sustainability means reliability that lasts, not just short-term functionality.
Our first trials show that recycling sealing materials for PEM electrolysis is a promising approach. The basics are in place, now it's time for real-world testing. Only practical trials can provide a solid foundation for sustainable solutions and sound decisions about long-term performance.
Interested in becoming a development partner?
Meet us at the Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg. October 21–23 | Hall 5, Booth E35
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Tailored instead of standard.
Butterfly valves make special demands on sealing technology. There’s no one-size-fits-all. With our butterfly valve seals, we ensure reliability even under extreme temperatures, in aggressive media, or with oxygen.
Our latest developments at a glance:
- Tailored designs: stainless steel, special alloys, or BAM-tested graphite layers
- LE-SAFE: Maximum resistance, fewer leakage paths, no adhesives
- Measurability and quality: New testing methods make hidden tolerances visible. For greater transparency and safety
Want to learn more?
We deliver the details at DIAM & DDM in Bochum. November 12–13 | Booth FF21
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Process reliability from the start.
No two flange connections are ever the same – even with standards. Mistakes often happen long before the first bolt is tightened. That’s why our service starts well before installation.
- Training courses with the flange.Pilot competence test: practical and site-specific
- On-site support with quality assurance for smooth installation
- Digital documentation via the qs.Pilot app: structured, transparent, and always accessible
Together, we create reliable processes tailored to your plant, your industry, and your team.
Want more than an off-the-shelf solution?
Visit us at Maintenance in Munich. October 29–30 | Booth 106
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Precision in quality.
Dimensional testing used to be time-consuming, error-prone, and hard to reproduce. Today, state-of-the-art testing technology is setting new standards:
- CNC image processing captures complex geometries in seconds
- Climate-controlled measuring rooms deliver micrometer-level precision
- A mobile 3D measuring arm provides laser scans and comparison models, enabling new types of collaboration with customers
The result: more features tested in less time, greater transparency, and even more confidence in every measurement.
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Sourcing strength. Reliable supply.
The recent discussions about dependency on global supply chains highlight a shared challenge across many industries. As one pharmaceutical manager recently warned: “If one small stone tips over, we could face six months without supplies.”
Overly long supply chains make companies vulnerable – not only in the pharmaceutical sector, but also in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, and sealing technology.
At IDT, we rely on strong sourcing and efficient logistics to keep supply chains stable and reliable. Our approach includes:
- Strategic stockpiling of critical materials
- Continuous review and optimization of procurement channels
- Streamlined processes from raw material to finished product – and ultimately to our partners
In figures:
- 400 tons of raw materials across 200 material types: steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, aramid, graphite, rubber, mica, yarns, and plastics
- 2.5 million standard gaskets in stock
- 7,500 different gasket types
Short supply routes, efficient processes, and a strong European network ensure stable supply chains, fast response times, and a lower environmental footprint. Our goal is to build reliable and flexible supply chains together with you.
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