The HUNGER slide ring piston seal type GD1000K
is used to seal and guide pistons on double-acting
hydraulic cylinders. The seal design and materials
used make it particularly suitable for the most vigorous
applications e.g. construction machine cylinders.
Depending on material version all kinds of hydraulic
fluids can be sealed.
The seal can be used in standard form with mineral oils
and water based fluids. Modified versions are available
for use with other fluids.
The GD1000K consists of 6 parts, a special shaped elastic
ring of a modified NBR, a slide ring of abrasion resistant
PTFE-Bronze-Compound which acts as the sealing
ring, two lateral support rings of modified PUR and two
bearing rings of pressure-resistant POM-Compound.
The elastic ring energises the slide ring to press it
against the cylinder wall, providing a sealing function
at zero working pressure. The onset of pressure compresses
the elastic ring which increases the radial force
pressing the slide ring against the cylinder wall, thereby
increasing the sealing effect.
The two support rings prevent gap extrusion of the
slide ring at high pressures. The special profile of the
support rings encourages uniform fluid and pressure
distribution to the elastic inner ring.
The bearing rings positioned on the support rings,
make contact with the cylinder wall; there is no metallic
contact between the piston and the cylinder tube.
When combined with a surface roughness of Ra 0.1 -
0.3 μm of the cylinder, minimum friction is achieved.
The seal has excellent efficiency. Even at low speeds
there is no stick-slip effect allowing good positioning
control.