T-Seals
T-seals offer an excellent sealing solution for static or reciprocating dynamic applications. They can be designed to retro fit into existing O-ring grooves (both piston and rod orientations) or optimized for specific application requirements.
T-seals comprise of an elastomer T-shaped cross section and two backup rings made from an engineering grade plastic, often PTFE or PEEK.
The use of the backup rings allows the T-seal to be used in high pressure applications whilst still maintaining high sealing efficiency at low pressures. The design of the T-seal uses the system pressure to actively energize the backup rings. This ensures efficient extrusion resistance in single and bi-directional pressure applications, both in static and dynamic conditions.
Installation procedures are often simplified over other seal designs due to their symmetrical geometry.
PPE materials for T-seals
T-seals can be produced in the following high performance material types:
Perlast
expand_moreThe ultimate perfluoroelastomers for sealing applications where chemical resistance and high temperature performance are critical.
Perlast ICE
expand_moreThe ultimate perfluoroelastomers (FFKM) for sealing applications where chemical resistance and extreme low temperature performance are critical.
EnDura
expand_moreThe ultimate range of elastomers for sealing applications in the world’s most aggressive high pressure environments.
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