Manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions made of PTFE and elastomers as well as valves for the process industries
Garlock GmbH
Neuss (41468), GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Garlock GmbH
Garlock GmbH, based in Neuss, is the European site of the Garlock group, a global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and part of the Enpro Corporation. The company manufactures in Neuss static seals made of restructured and modified PTFE (including GYLON®, GYLON EPIX®, GYLON BIO-LINE®), dynamic seals such as PS-SEAL® shaft seals, KLOZURE® oil seals and labyrinth seals as well as components such as the GAR-SEAL butterfly valves developed in Europe, gland packings and rubber expansion joints. The manufacturing scope includes custom injection-molded or die-cut seals, welded GYLON® large-format seals without size limitation as well as individual conversion in special sizes. Fields of application include, among others, chemicals, petrochemicals, power generation, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, semiconductor manufacturing, hydrogen technology and battery production. The portfolio is complemented by Application Engineering, training courses and a webshop with over 21,000 products.
- Site
- Neuss
- Processes
- Design, manufacture and distribution of seals, sealing systems and valves, Manufacture of static PTFE seals (GYLON®, GYLON EPIX®, GYLON BIO-LINE®, fiber gaskets,, Manufacture of dynamic seals (PS-SEAL®, KLOZURE® shaft seals, KLOZURE®, Manufacture of components: valves/butterfly valves (GAR-SEAL, TA-Luft-compliant, SIL 3 according to, Welding of GYLON® seals (Welded Gaskets) for oversized seals, no size limitation, Custom injection-molded or die-cut seals (custom-molded or die-cut gaskets), Application Engineering / application engineering consulting and development of custom, Application Engineering / application consulting
- Materials
- GYLON® / GYLON EPIX® (modified PTFE, Styles 3501-E, 3504, 3510, 3522, 3545), GYLON BIO-LINE® / BIO-PRO® / BIO-ASEPT® / BIO-ECO® (restructured PTFE), MILL-RIGHT® N / ES / V (elastomers, including FKM with max. 205 °C), Silicone (lip material), PTFE (THERMa-PUR® fiber core, sealing tapes Type 3535, Multi-ST), Steel (housing of KLOZURE shaft seals), Stainless steel (finger spring/worm spring, labyrinth seals), Bronze (GUARDIAN labyrinth seal)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Quality assurance system in accordance with Directive 2014/68/EU (Pressure, Directive 2014/68/EU (Pressure Equipment)
- Industries
- Chemical processing, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas, Power generation, Pulp & Paper, Metals industry
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Application Engineering / application consulting
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Manufacture of static PTFE seals
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Manufacture of dynamic seals
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Welding of large-format seals (Welded Gaskets)
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Injection molding and die-cutting of custom seals
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Assembly of components (valves)
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Distribution via webshop and sales partners
Materials & Processes
GYLON® / GYLON EPIX® (modified PTFE)
Restructured PTFE with fillers such as silicate or barium sulfate for chemically resistant flange seals, among others tested by BAM for hydrogen applications.
GYLON BIO-LINE® / BIO-PRO® / BIO-ASEPT® / BIO-ECO®
Restructured PTFE for pharmaceutical and hygiene applications with FDA, EC1935 and USP compliance, manufactured in Neuss.
MILL-RIGHT® N / ES / V (elastomers, FKM)
High-temperature-resistant elastomer materials (up to 205 °C) for KLOZURE® shaft seals and oil seals.
Microcellular PTFE (GYLON® 3545, THERMa-PUR®, sealing tapes)
Multilayer PTFE with a pressure-resistant core for semiconductor and ultra-high-purity applications at temperatures from −268 °C to +260 °C.
Silicone
Lip material for dynamic shaft seals.
Steel
Housing material for KLOZURE® shaft seals.
Stainless steel
Finger springs and worm springs in PS-SEAL® seals as well as labyrinth seals.
Bronze
Material for GUARDIAN® labyrinth seals and Bearing Isolators.
Rubber
Material for expansion joints and compression packing seals.
Locations
Neuss
DEHeadquarters, production (GYLON BIO-LINE®, PS-SEAL®, valves) and sales
- Materials
- PTFE, elastomers, silicone, steel, stainless steel, bronze, rubber
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design, manufacture and distribution of seals, sealing systems and valvesJoining | – | – | – | – | PTFE, elastomers (MILL-RIGHT N/ES/V, silicone) |
| Manufacture of static PTFE seals (GYLON®, GYLON EPIX®, GYLON BIO-LINE®, fiber gaskets,Plastics | – | – | – | – | restructured PTFE, modified PTFE (silicate, aluminum silicate, barium sulfate), microcellular PTFE, PTFE-bonded rubber membranes, fiber gasket materials |
| Manufacture of dynamic seals (PS-SEAL®, KLOZURE® shaft seals, KLOZURE®Plastics | – | – | – | – | PTFE, MILL-RIGHT® N, MILL-RIGHT® ES, MILL-RIGHT® V, silicone, bronze (GUARDIAN), steel (housing), stainless steel (springs) |
| Manufacture of components: valves/butterfly valves (GAR-SEAL, TA-Luft-compliant, SIL 3 according toAssembly | – | – | – | – | rubber, PTFE, compression packing materials |
| Welding of GYLON® seals (Welded Gaskets) for oversized seals, no size limitationJoining | – | – | – | – | GYLON® 3504 (blue), GYLON® 3510 (white) |
| Custom injection-molded or die-cut seals (custom-molded or die-cut gaskets)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GYLON® 3504, GYLON EPIX® 3504 |
| Application Engineering / application engineering consulting and development of customEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
The quality assurance system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV Rheinland) and covers the design, manufacture and distribution of seals, sealing systems and valves; in addition, there is a certification to ISO 14001:2015 as well as a quality assurance system in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
| Evidence | Neuss |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| Directive 2014/68/EU (Pressure Equipment) |
History
- 1887
Origin of Garlock's history, which is stated on the company website as spanning more than 130 years
Garlock GmbH becomes part of the Enpro Corporation; European production site in Neuss for GYLON BIO-LINE®, PS-SEAL® and valves