Hydraulic Rod Seal
Hydraulic Rod Seal
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Hello
What is the difference between a rod seal and a buffer seal?
Also, what is a wiper seal?
What is the difference between a rod seal and a buffer seal?
Also, what is a wiper seal?
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RE: Hydraulic Rod Seal
A buffer seal does the same, but also offers some insurance against side load on the rod.
The wiper does what it says, it wipes the crap off the rod to stop the crap from getting into the rods seals.
RE: Hydraulic Rod Seal
RE: Hydraulic Rod Seal
A buffer seal is not a suitable replacement for wear strip or guide ring, the contact area is not as big. They are described as being meant for heavy duty applications.
Some have a PTFE ring set into them, some are made of a harder polymer.
Either way, for high pressure or aggressive applications, some folks like to fit buffer seals.
Google it, there are lots of videos and images about
RE: Hydraulic Rod Seal
It is a low pressure application. Just 200 psi
I am having trouble with an oil leak at the rod seal. That the rod is wear beyond the seal`s ability to close the gap
RE: Hydraulic Rod Seal
Lots of people will tell you to pack it out, but the only long term solution is to replace the rod or get it re-chromed.