Merkel U-Ring T 20: Operating Conditions
Merkel U-Ring T 20: Operating Conditions
Merkel U-Ring T 20: Operating Conditions
MERKEL U-RING T 20
OPERATING CONDITIONS
PUR profile ring Pressure p 40 MPa
Asymmetrical sealing lip If a Merkel U-Ring T 20 is used as a secondary seal, higher running speeds may be permitted.
Medium/
93 AU V167 95 AU V142
Temperature
Hydraulic oils HL, HLP –25 °C … +100 °C –30 °C … +110 °C
HFA fluids +5 °C … +60 °C +5 °C … +50 °C
HFB fluids +5 °C … +60 °C +5 °C … +50 °C
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION HFC fluids –25 °C –30 °C … +40 °C
HFD fluids – –
Merkel U-ring with asymmetrical profile, inner lip set back and Water +5 °C … +60 °C +5 °C … +50 °C
press fit at the outside diameter. HETG (rapeseed oil) –25 °C … +60 °C –30 °C … +60 °C
HEES (synthetic ester) –25 °C … +80 °C –30 °C … +80 °C
HEPG (glycol) –25 °C … +50 °C –30 °C … +50 °C
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES Mineral greases –25 °C … +100 °C –30 °C … +110 °C
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Peak-to-valley heights Ra Rmax
yy Very good static and dynamic tightness Sliding surface 0,05 … 0,3 µm ≤2,5 µm
yy Low breakaway force (in comparison to compact seals or Groove base ≤1,6 µm ≤6,3 µm
U-rings with secondary sealing edge in corresponding material) Groove flanks ≤3,0 µm ≤15,0 µm
yy Dynamic deformation value Percentage contact area Mr >50% to max. 90% at cutting depth c = Rz/2 and reference line
C ref = 0%.
<500 mm
Material Code Hardness Colour
Tolerances
Polyurethane 95 AU V142 95 Shore A Blue
The admissible gap width, tolerances, guide play and deflec-
>500 mm tion of the guide under load are to be taken into account when
Material Code Hardness Colour designing D2. ➔ Technical Manual.
Polyurethane 93 AU V167 93 Shore A Red Nominal Ø d D
≤400 mm H11
>400 mm +0,4
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