With the introduction of the 6,200 bar PRO technology, KMT Waterjet Systems brought waterjet cutting to a new level. As a result of the continuous efforts to further advance this technology, KMT developed the new optimized SUPRALIFE Seal for the intensifier of the STREAMLINE PRO-III offering the industry’s most powerful combination of horsepower and pressure with significant improvements in uptime.
Improved uptime thanks to optimized SUPRALIFE Seal design
To achieve longer uptimes and a more efficient high pressure pump, KMT revised the design of the high pressure seal construction: Instead of installing the seal package into the cylinder bore, it is integrated into a cartridge housing which seals against a chamfer at the end of the cylinder. This prevents damage from the cylinder bore. The new design significantly increases the seal life compared to the previous technology.
To benefit from a maximum seal life, a consistent pre-load needs to be applied to the assembly. Therefore, a hydraulic pre-tensioner is included in the dedicated tool kit. This facilitates the maintenance and always guarantees the exact tightening torque thus ensuring maximum seal life.