No industrial production facility can run without seals. The number of sealing points and media to be controlled is correspondingly large. So there are many system components that need to be sealed. Pumps, agitators and compressors, instruments, fittings and flanges, not to mention pipes and ducts carrying gases and liquids. The reliability of the entire plant depends on many individual parts. The seals, as key components, play an important role. They protect systems and components against external influences and contamination, and help prevent emissions. Sealing technology also often offers considerable potential for reducing costs - through process-compatible design, or customized solutions, for example.