American High Performance Seals

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Hydraulic Seals

Step 3 - Identify by Seal Type or Seal Profile


 

SYMMETRICAL SEALS:


Symmetrical Seals are seals whose cross section, when viewed from a cut away, is symmetrical or the same on each side of the center line.


The symmetrical design allows for interchangeability between rod and piston applications. This permits direct substitution in the same grooves when unexpected problems arise.

(More information on Symmetrical Seals)

 

S18 K18 S06 S1012 S06A S06B
     
S06C S19B S22      

 

 

ROD SEALS:


All AHP Seals Rod seals are Non-symmetrical.

Non-symmetrical rod seals are seals whose cross section, when viewed from a cut away, is not symmetrical or the same on each side of the center line.

A Non-Symmetrical rod seal can only be used as a rod seal and not as a piston seal. For more information and to check availability, click on the seal profile.

(More information on Rod Seals)

 

S1 S17 S17A S17B R50 S20
S01A S02A S01B S02 S03 S04
S05 S08 S16 S19 S17C S17D
R51 R52 R53 R54 R55 R56

 

PISTON SEALS:


All AHP Seals Piston seals are Non-symmetrical

Non-symmetrical piston seals are seals whose cross section, when viewed from a cut away, is not symmetrical or the same on each side of the center line. A Non-Symmetrical piston seal can only be used as a piston seal and not as a rod seal. For more information and to check availability click on the seal profile.

(More information on Piston Seals)

 

K01 K02 K03 K04 K08 K81
K82 K16 K19 K20 P50 P51
P52 P53 P56 P57 K35 P54
           
P55 K08C K08D K08E K08F K01A
     
K01B K02A K05      

 

 

BUFFER SEALS :


Buffer Rings buffer the pressure spikes of hydraulic systems, they act as a primary Rod Seal, and at the same time, allow trapped fluid sealed by the secondary seal to be pumped back into the system.

(More information on Buffer Seals)

 

S92 S98 S93 S09 S91 S92C
S22          
F02B          

 

 

WIPERS, EXCLUDERS:


The function of a wiper is to prevent dirt from penetrating the system, cylinders valves, etc. The wiper has a wiping lip to scrape off the rod contaminants. For more information and & to check availability, click on the seal profile.

(More information on Wipers, Excluders)

 

A09 A11 A15 A03 A25 A01
A07 A8 A20 A21 A21E2 A23
A01A A02 A02A A02B A02C W51
 
A04 A05 A06 A13 A25  

 

 

WEAR RINGS (Wear Bands, Guide Rings):


The sliding movements, i.e. a piston in a tube, risk metal to metal contact that will damage the surface and the seals; Therefore piston and rod need to be supported by precision guiding elements such as wear rings, wear bands or guide rings.

(More information on Wear Rings)

 

F01 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07
         
F08          

 

 

BACK-UP RINGS, WASHERS:


Back-up rings are mounted on the non-pressure side of O-Rings or seals to help them withstand high pressure without extruding and getting damaged.

(More information on Back-up Rings)

 

F02 ST09

 

 

STATIC SEALS:


When there is no motion of the mating assembly parts upon the seal, a static condition exists. A Static seal is a seal to prevent the loss of a fluid or gas.

(More information on Static Seals)

 

OR OCT F02 P58 QR01 SS01
   
FLA01A FL02B OR1 OR2    

 

 

 

Contact Information
Toll Free: (800) 283-7140
Fax: (412) 788-8816
Email: ahpseals@ahpseals.com

 


American High Performance Seals, Inc.
408 High Tech Dr.• Imperial Business Park•Oakdale, PA 15071
Phone: 412-788-8815 • FAX: 412-788-8816 • Email: ahpseals@ahpseals.com

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