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News
Utility tunnel in China relies on Roxtec sealing technology for vital protection 1
Material provides durable sealing for light- and medium-duty applications 2
KSB uses IFAT to highlight its mechanical seal for large water pumps 2
Cartridge seal simplifies overhaul of wastewater pumps 3
Spray-applied insulation adhesive cuts installation times and reduces costs 14

Company News
Smiths Group divests John Crane’s bearings business for $35 million 3
Sulzer acquires JWC Environmental 4
COG celebrates being in business for 150 years 4
Dana upgrades e-commerce platform and seal installation tool kit 4
Conferences and Meetings News Tribology Frontiers Conference set to be held in October 4

Publications of Interest
STLE report maps future trends in tribology and lubricants 4

Feature
Heat-transfer augmentation techniques to improve seal life 5

Recently Published Papers 9
Regulars
In Brief 3
Patents 12
Events Calendar 14