Benefits

Outstanding dry-running characteristics
Low wear
Low friction
Variable friction conditions through choice of spring characteristics
Extremely low breakaway forces even after prolonged down times
No stick-slip even with low sliding speeds
High dimensional stability
High chemical and thermal resistance
No volumetric change by swelling or shrinkage
Compact seal, suitable for O-ring assembly spaces acc. to ARP 568 A, DIN 3771 and ISO 3601/1
Good cost-benefit ratio
Dimensions from Ø 2 to Ø 3000 mm available
Very good wiping effect with abrasive media such as paints and lacquers

Fields of Application

Automotive industry, e.g. direct fuel injection systems
General manufacturing/mechanical engineering, e.g. CNC machines, compressors and vacuum pumps as well as tank systems
Aerospace industry, e.g. in landing gear systems
Food processing industry, e.g. in packaging machines and metering systems
Medical and laboraty/analytical technology, e.g. in chromatography and endoscopy
Painting technology, e.g. in paint valves
Adhesives industry, e.g. as needle valve seals
Hydraulics/pneumatics, e.g. in valves, solenoid valves, cylinders and pumps of all types
Offshore technology, e.g. as petroleum and natural gas seals
Chemical plant and equipment technology, e.g. in apparatus and container engineering

Spring energized seals

Spring-energized seals are single-acting sealing elements primarily used for sealing reciprocating pistons and rods. Other uses include rotary, swiveling and static applications.

Types for reciprocating rotary application