A poor O-ring installation can lead to assembly damage, which leads to leakage during the initial pressure test. This happens only if the system does not pressurize well, the whole piece of the system should be sealed and disassembles done immediately. Depending on how and when this particular test occurs, many manufacturing steps could be in the seal installation and the initial step where we always detect leakages. And if by any chance the O-ring damage is caused by the frequency then you do not waste your cash on the whole thing of sealing and repairing. Luckily, I am here today with some top guidelines on how to ensure a proper O-ring installation.
Lubrication
Using lubrication is a crucial step when aiming for a perfect installation. The use of friction helps to reduce friction between the O-ring r-surface and the mating surfaces. Only lubricants allow the O-ring grooves to fit and seat on the required surfaces well without any difficulties. In female and male radial seals, use of lubrication will help to reduce the installation force, and by doing this, it creates a smooth transition for the pistons to enter the bores well.
Now, here you need to choose the right lubricant keeping in mind, not all the available lubricants can be used in your system. First, before you buy a lubricant make sure that it is compatible with the O-ring and the working temperature. If you end up with the wrong type, then it might cause a problem if the lubricant is not compatible with the fluids it can lead to surface tension layer, which is responsible to clogging in the system filters.
Follow the Design Principles
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to ensure a 100% care installation is by merely following the manufacturers O-ring handbook on how to install. Make sure that the dimensions listed in the handout fit well with the system, so as the groove does not by-pass the surface. In many radial seals the parker’s application recommends the chamfer allowance of about 25 to 20 degrees with an opening of about 2cm above the groove. If you find this step more complicated then it is wise if you see someone to do it for you, it is not expensive. And if it is, results are some of the things that we cannot debate on.
Proper Sizing
Using the right O-ring in the correct applications is also very important as the installation procedure is natural no forcing. The produced size always fit in the predetermined place, coming with something that does not belong to that particular palace will cause not only problems but a mess. Therefore, before anything else make sure you have the right type and fitting the same to the correct position. You can confirm if what you have is the right out by verifying the registration numbers with your system.
By following these o-ring installation tips, you will ensure that your work is properly done. Take your time and have a good installation procedure, you may fail to do this at first but the guidelines above will help ensure that is not the case.