FLUID MEDIA AND PTFE SEALS:
You may not be aware of the fact that the fluid media has a significant effect on seal wear. In this article, we are going to explore exactly how fluid media can affect the performance of your PTFE spring-energized seal.
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When designing a component that includes a spring-energized PTFE seal, its not enough just to specify all the seal parameters; another key part of the design is the surface finish of the mating surface. In this article, we are going to review what surface finish is, discuss the effects of surface finish on seal life, and then go over recommended surface finishes for spring-energized PTFE seals.
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