Seals

Cleaning up the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was a huge undertaking. Street sweepers were in great demand and used heavily to keep debris off the roads that were still passable. It was important to continually sweep nails and sharp objects that would fall off trash hauling trucks and flatbed trailers. One contractor complained that his sweepers were breaking down frequently due to their hydraulic motor shaft seals failing. The part of the circuit for the brush motors is shown. The motor on the curb side seemed to fail more often than the one on the street side....More

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches Turcon M30 sealing material is engineered to withstand and optimize performance against the hard ceramic coatings that are eco-friendly alternatives to chrome plating of hydraulic cylinder piston rods....More

Sealing involves not only preventing fluid from escaping the hydraulic system, but also keeping contaminants from entering the system. Exclusion plays a critical role in the successful function of hydraulic systems because contaminant ingression interrupts the sealing function, which can lead to system failure. The incorrect seal choice will undoubtedly decrease the life span and reliability of the entire system....More

Successful sealing involves containment of fluid within fluid power systems and components while excluding contaminants....More