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Breaking limit of labyrinth fins. Myth or Fact ?

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Why engineers talk about not supplying excessive pressure to labyrinth seal as it will break the fins.
Is this a myth or a fact ?

What I know is too much pressure may cause instabilities.
The fins are rigid.

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