Merkel U-Ring T 20: Operating Conditions

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Hydraulic Seals | Rod Seals | Merkel U-Ring T 20 1

MERKEL U-RING T 20

OPERATING CONDITIONS
PUR profile ring Pressure p 40 MPa

Running speed v 0,5 m/s

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

Single-acting rod seal for standardised housings, amongst


others, according to ISO 5597, very suitable as a secondary DESIGN NOTES
seal within a sealing system.
Please observe our general design notes in ➔ Technical Manual.
yy Good media resistance
Surface quality
yy Wide operating temperature range

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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%.

APPLICATION Admissible gap dimension


yy Earth moving equipment The decisive factor for the function of the seal is the largest gap
yy Fork-lift trucks dimension occurring during operation on the non-pressurised
yy Loading platforms side of the seal ➔ Technical Manual.
yy Agricultural machinery Profile dimension 16 MPa 26 MPa 32 MPa 40 MPa
yy Cranes <5,0 mm 0,45 mm 0,40 mm 0,35 mm –
yy Injection moulding machines >5,0 mm … ≤7,5 mm 0,50 mm 0,45 mm 0,40 mm 0,35 mm
yy Standard cylinders >7,5 mm … ≤12,5 mm 0,55 mm 0,50 mm 0,45 mm 0,40 mm

yy Support cylinders 15,0 mm 0,60 mm 0,55 mm 0,45 mm 0,40 mm


>15,0 mm … ≤20,0 mm 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,50 mm 0,45 mm
>20,0 mm … ≤25,0 mm 0,65 mm 0,60 mm 0,50 mm 0,45 mm
MATERIAL The dimensions D1 and DF are to be viewed in connection with the guide elements used.

<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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FITTING & INSTALLATION

Careful fitting is a prerequisite for the correct function of the seal.


➔ Technical Manual.
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