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Experimental Research on Polymer-Based Coaxial Sealing Systems of Hydraulic Cylinders for Small Displacement
Tudor Deaconescu1, Andrea Deaconescu1
1Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania.
Abstract:
Reducing friction in the coaxial sealing systems of hydraulic cylinders is one of the solutions for increasing the energy efficiency of industrial actuations. This is a requirement, particularly in the case of small velocities that carry the risk of eigen-vibrations and/or stick-slip. The authors discuss the experimental research conducted on three coaxial sealing systems made from thermoplastic polymer and polyurethane type materials. The paper presents the equipment and method used for the experimental determination of static and kinematic friction coefficients and discusses the subsequent results obtained to test different working parameters. The experimentally determined friction coefficients yielded a range of materials recommended for coaxial seals such as to minimize the occurrence of jerky operation.
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