Particulate Ingression past Elastomeric Viscoelastic Linear Motion Seals
Abstract
This study is concerned with the problem of particulate ingression past linear elastomeric seals of the type used in hydraulic linear actuators. The primary objective of this study was to identify and explain the mechanism whereby particulates are able to be carried past the interface of an elastomeric seal and its metal mating surface. The main parameters determining this particulate transport past the elastomer-mating-surface interface are identified and the mechanism of these parameters on particulate transport are explained. A theory of particulate transport past elastomeric linear seals has been developed and experimental evidence is offered of its correctness.
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