In pneumatic cylinders, cushioning seals are part of a design that provides for controlled final position retardation. Up on approaching the final position, a tapered sleeve, firmly located on the piston rod, progressively closes off the open passage toward the line connection of the cylinder. In this phase of motion, the defluent medium is led via a, usually adjustable, needle valve, the adjustment of which controls the degree of stroke movement retardation. During reverse operation, the cushioning seal designs provide a non-return valve functionality and ensure free flow. Parker offers robust seal profiles, suitable for the harshest operating conditions and showing extreme wear and high-temperature resistance.
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Parker piston seals for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and actuators are designed to separate applied pressure between the piston and the rod side during the stroke movement. They are available as single-acting and double acting seals in a wide range of compound and profile configurations to meet diverse applications: high and low temperatures and pressures, a wide variety of media, harsh operating conditions, various friction requirements, etc. Parker piston seals can cover working temperatures from -50°C to 230°C and working pressures up to 800 bar. Some seal profiles are insensitive to extreme pressure peaks. There are piston seals available that comply with ISO 6020, ISO 5597 and ISO 7425-1 standards.
Flange seals provide the front-face static sealing function within flange connections. There are two major design principles available, either for internal or external pressure. Various designs in a broad range of compounds provide individual features. Parker’s flange seals offer enhanced sealing performance from pressure-free to high-pressure conditions. Designs can be optimized to be insensitive to pressure peaks, show high extrusion resistance or media resistance.
The PDE is a symmetric double-acting piston seal for alternative linear movements. Is it designed for oleodynamic applications made in NBR rubber with a hardness of 85 Shore A. It is fitted with expansion garter springs to ensure the correct pressure on the radial contact.
Parker has the skills and experience to offer custom seals that are completely unique and designed exclusively for a specific application profile. Parker’s application engineers are on hand to ensure you get the best solution for your application needs, whether those be functional requirements, gland limitations, installation improvements, etc. Our advanced material know-how and design expertise is at your fingertips whenever you require a bespoke sealing solution.
