How can engineering and/or maintenance practices maximize seal life?
Maximum seal life can be achieved by the proper design of the seal cavity to allow adequate circulation of the fluid into and away from the seal area. All lubricating circuits should incorporate adequate filtration in order to provide clean fluid to the seal area. Incorporate sufficient lead chamfers for the o-rings to be assembled onto or into their interfacing surfaces. Adhere to the recommended axial shaft movement, shaft eccentricity, and surface finish requirements. Use assembly tooling when necessary to ensure proper handing and installation of the seal. Care must be exercised when handling any seal so that the primary seal faces are not damaged or contaminated prior to installation. Seal faces must clean and free of any foreign material. The seal cavity must be free of any foreign debris or surface defects such as burrs that could damage the seal. The seal manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures and handling and cleaning practices must be followed to ensure the proper
