It matters where you put a seal. Every part of a cylinder has seals, and they're in there for a reason. The rod wiper is the one that is most exposed to the elements in any hydraulic cylinder application. It has a groove that pushes against the rod itself. Anytime the cylinder retracts, anything on the rod wants to be scraped off of it. You can … [Read more...] about Why are the location of seals important in fluid power?
Seals
What are some applications for seals in fluid power?
Seals are simple objects, but obviously very critical to fluid power applications. Without a seal, there would be no way to contain one, two, three or four psi, let alone 4,000, 5,000, 6,000 to 10,000 psi or more that you tend to experience in fluid power applications—and that's regardless of air, water, hydraulics, etc. They're the unrewarded … [Read more...] about What are some applications for seals in fluid power?
Parker unveils Resilon 4350 Polyurethane with high temperature nanotechnology
The Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the launch of Resilon 4350 Polyurethane delivering unmatched high temperature seal performance and reliability for a wide range of applications. This new material extends the high temperature sealing range of … [Read more...] about Parker unveils Resilon 4350 Polyurethane with high temperature nanotechnology
Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
Freudenberg Xpress, the company’s service for manufacturing replacement parts, prototypes and small production runs of seals, can produce large and small one-off components in as little as a day. Using a variety of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, Freudenberg Xpress can provide industrial customers with fast, economical, tailor-made … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
COG O-ring tool kit available
Professional O-ring tool kit is essentially first aid for technicians. Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. C. Otto Gehrckens now … [Read more...] about COG O-ring tool kit available
Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
At this week’s OTC (Offshore Technology Conference), the keyword was probably cautious optimism for the oil and gas market. The event—which has been down since its record-breaking year in 2014 as gas prices plummeted—continues to get smaller, but fluid power manufacturers and show organizers are still preparing for a slow and steady ramp-up. In … [Read more...] about Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
How do backup rings help to prevent O-ring migration?
Backup rings are used for both static and dynamic fluid power applications and prevent the migration or extrusion of an O-ring in the gap as pressurization and de-pressurization/pressure cycling occur. The profile shape of the backup rings is usually rectangular but may also be concave at the face mating with the O-ring. Manufactured in various … [Read more...] about How do backup rings help to prevent O-ring migration?
Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe
Among the announcements coming out of Hannover this week, Argo-Hytos introduced the new CFP compact filter pack. It’s a multi-purpose off-line filtration unit dedicated for servicing compact power packs on a daily basis, not just during start-up or breakdowns. It’s designed for tanks ranging from 1 to 100 l in size. According to the company, … [Read more...] about Small, big and fast products at Hannover Messe
Trelleborg’s seal materials tested for optimum performance based on fluid type
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has carried out a series of tests to show the importance of fluid type and seal material choice in “ensuring optimum seal performance and service life.” The company worked with fluid producer MacDermid to test the effect of water glycol fluids on common seal materials. Together the engineers for both companies tested … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s seal materials tested for optimum performance based on fluid type
First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. Often, screwdrivers or simple plastic tools are used to perform the task. These tools are often … [Read more...] about First aid for technicians: Professional O-ring tool kit from COG
