o-ring installation
- January 08, 2024
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team.
Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Seal Technology CenterIncorrect O-ring installation can lead to assembly damage causing leakage during the first pressure test. If the system does not pressurize properly, the entire piece of equipment should be disassembled and seals must be replaced. Depending on when this test occurs, multiple manufacturing steps could be in between the seal installation and the first step where leakage can be identified. If O-ring damage happens with high frequency, you could be wasting time and money
- April 20, 2017
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
This video provides instructions on how to properly install and uninstall a Parker TechSeal's hollow O-ring. Although appearing simple, the installation process of a hollow O-ring requires a proper method in order to prevent overstretching the seal.
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The best way to install a hollow O-ring is to start at one point and work your way around the groove, pushing the seal into the groove. Once the seal is installed, lightly slide your finger around the seal to make sure that the seal is positioned and aligned correctly. Replacement is also fast and simple; gently pull the old seal out of the groove and install
- March 28, 2017
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
Dovetail grooves are a great mechanism for holding O-rings in place. The retention feature makes having an upside-down or vertical face seal groove much easier. However, installing an O-ring into these grooves can be tricky without proper technique. The most important variable for installing an O-ring into a dovetail gland is making sure the seal is sized properly.
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Start the installation by directly aligning the O-ring
- February 23, 2017
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
This is the third in a series of video blog posts showing viewers how to install an O-ring.
In December, we discussed how to install an O-ring on a face seal gland and in January we showed you how to install an O-Ring in a standard female gland. In today's post, we'll look at the best way to install an O-ring on a standard male gland.
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Typically when installing an O-ring into a standard male gland, the process is pretty straight forward. Guide the O-ring along the shaft until you reach the gland to where it snaps in place. Sounds simple enough, but here's some tips on exactly what to do, and not to do.
- January 26, 2017
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
This is the second in a series of video blog posts telling viewers how to install an O-ring. Last month, we discussed how to install an O-ring on a face seal gland. In today's post, we'll look at the best way to install an O-ring on a standard female gland.
Female glands can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for
- December 27, 2016
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
Installing an O-ring in a face seal gland is among the easiest of all installations. However, that doesn't mean that there's not potential for errors. Watch the video below from Parker to learn how to install an o-ring properly on a face seal gland.