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Working Conditions (Surface Finish)

Working Conditions SURFACE FINISH The surface finish is very important to provide excellent sealing performance, a low friction and a good seal life. The wear rate is a major factor in the life of a dynamic cylinder,...

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Working Conditions (Speed)

Working ConditionsSPEEDIt is very difficult to estimate the maximum speed of a dynamic seal, due to the many functions and factors involved, for example working pressure, fluid viscosity, surface finish, and the seal...
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Working Conditions (Friction)

Working Conditions FRICTIONFriction is derived from an elastic material sliding against a metal surface in a normal seal application. The theory given for two rigid surfaces sliding is elementary in comparison to the...
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Working Conditions (Pressure)

Working ConditionsPRESSURE When working pressures are too high seal extrusion can occur through the gap between the piston and the cylinder, also the rod and the gland, this would dramatically effect the life of the...
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Working Conditions (Temperature)

Working Conditions  TEMPERATURE As a consequence of machine evolution, and the fact that manufacturers are keen to utilize high pressures avoiding the degradation of the hydraulic fluid, there is a real...