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O-Ring Problem

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koopai

Nuclear
Feb 26, 2003
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I have some problem for O-ring seal.
It used under condition syntetic oil and high temperature.I found it like a mud or soming like that.
my quesion is what happen ?
 
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What grade of o' ring are you using, grade of oil and temperature? EPDM will disintergrate very quickly in oil. Viton can be used up to 180 Deg C max. Above that you will require Kalrez or Isolast.
 
I agree with DonBallantyne, it sounds like a compatability problem with the fluid and o-ring material.
 
you can also visit simrit.com and find some tools about how to choose the proper material and design a adequate groove for your application. The small "mud" particles are burned oil parts "thanks" to very high tepmerature or an inadequate oil-quality or just simple dirth according to poorly flitered oil in the system.

 
Soory!! That I too late to reply.
I used it for Gas Turbine, material is Viton ,Temperatur about 180 C.
 
Viton will deteriorate because of alcohol based liquids.
 
Use a PTFE based seal with an metal spring energizer. PTFE is compatible with most chemical and has higher service temperature, up to 450F.
 
FEP (teflon encapsulated Viton) is better & cheeper solution for your problem

try this, good luck



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