hydraulic and pneumatic

How to increase the life of piston seal that are used in pneumatic and hydaulic cylinder?

 

[pardal]

If cylenders are off the shelf, the best is use clean air or oil. Pardal

 

[nornrich]

Make sure the incoming air/oil is as free of contamination as possible. You can do this be using a filter set up in both the hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In the pneumatic system, depending on the need for a clean environment, you can also use a lubricator.

 

[butelja]

Minimize side loading of the rod also.