ELGIN, Ill. (Jan. 11, 2012)—Simrit, a division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, is supplying a customized silicone seal for the emergency door application in China's first commercial aircraft.
Simrit said the seal was specifically designed for the precise requirements of the emergency door application and offers low abrasion and reduced friction characteristics.
The company said the single-piece seal met the customer's technical requirements, as well as general door requirements, which included ease of opening and accessibility during service and maintenance.