- Tight leakage control
- Hydrodynamic back pumping effect maximizes leakage control
- Avoids the trapping of pressure between tandem seals or between seals and scrapers
- Low friction due to a reduced contact area between seal and mating surface
- Continuously lubricated
- Long service life
- Simple design
- Uses standard size O-Ring as an energizer
The Turcon® VL Seal® was developed as the next generation unidirectional rod seal. The sealing mechanism of Turcon® VL Seal® is based on the hydrodynamic properties of the seal.
The specially formed seal edge has a steep contact pressure gradient on the high-pressure side and a shallow contact pressure gradient on the low-pressure side. This ensures that the fluid film adhering to the piston rod is returned to the high-pressure chamber on the return stroke of the rod. The micro-fluid layer that is carried out of the high-pressure chamber when the piston rod is extended is therefore prevented from causing leaks.
The return delivery property of the Turcon® VL Seal® prevents the build-up of the inter-stage pressure that is normally associated with tandem seal configurations. Inter-stage pressure depends on system pressure speed, stroke length and groove design.
The presence of hydraulic oil around the seal ensures a very long service life, as the seal will always be adequately lubricated.Turcon® VL Seal®
Typical Oil & Gas Applications Include:
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
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Operating Pressure |
5,800 psi / 60 MPa |
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Speed |
Up to 50 ft/s / 15.0 m/s with reciprocating movements |
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Temperature Range |
-54 °C to +260 °C / |
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Media |
Mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids, flame-retardant hydraulic fluids, environmentally-safe hydraulic fluids (bio-oils), water and others, depending on the elastomer material |