FST: Requirements for seals in renewable energy applications

Weinheim, Germany – Hydrogen is considered a key component of the energy transition – and at the same time places the highest demands on the sealing solutions used.

In a new whitepaper, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) offerss a concise and practical overview of the materials, designs, and standards that are critical throughout the H? value chain: from electrolysers through compression, transport, and storage to fuel cells and hydrogen internal combustion engines.

FST’s paper examines the key technical challenges associated with hydrogen applications, including permeation, explosive decompression, and media and temperature resistance.

In addition, it shares practical recommendations for selecting suitable sealing systems, along with a useful checklist, an overview of relevant applications and materials, and expert perspectives from across the hydrogen industry.

Read the FST white paper