Parker O-Ring Handbook.pdf
Parker O-Ring Handbook.pdf
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Dynamic O-<strong>Ring</strong> Sealing<br />
5-18<br />
O-<strong>Ring</strong> Sections for Rotary Seals<br />
Speed (fpm*)<br />
Maximum Recommended<br />
“W” Dimension<br />
0 to 200 Usually not critical (Use chart 5-2)<br />
200 to 400 0.139<br />
200 to 600 0.103<br />
200 to 1500 0.070<br />
*Feet per minute = 0.26 X Shaft Diameter (inches) X rpm.<br />
Table 5-5: O-<strong>Ring</strong> Sections for Rotary Seals<br />
Rotary Seal O-<strong>Ring</strong> 80 Durometer<br />
Soft Rubber <strong>Ring</strong><br />
Soft O-<strong>Ring</strong><br />
Figure 5-21: Spring-Loading for Rotary Seal<br />
The use of O-rings as high speed rotary shaft seals is usually<br />
not recommended for applications requiring lower than -40°C<br />
(-40°F) or higher than 121°C (250°F) operating temperatures.<br />
The O-ring gland in a rotary shaft application should not<br />
be used as a bearing surface. The shaft should be contained<br />
by bearings that will permit the O-ring to operate under the<br />
lowest possible heat and load. Because of the limited interference<br />
that must be used to avoid frictional heat, the O-ring<br />
will not compensate for shafts that are out of round or rotate<br />
eccentrically. Shafts should remain concentric within .013<br />
mm (0.0005") T.I.R.<br />
<strong>Parker</strong> O-<strong>Ring</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
Bearings of all types cause considerable local heat and seals<br />
placed too close to them will fail prematurely.<br />
Provision should be made for the dissipation of any heat that may<br />
be generated because of friction. The nearer to room temperature<br />
the seal interface, the longer the O-ring will seal. There are two<br />
methods commonly used to prevent high bearing heat build-up:<br />
Preferred: Provide a clearance of 0.203 mm (0.008") on a<br />
side between the rotating shaft and the O-ring housing. Make<br />
sure that the shaft does not rub the housing. For pressures<br />
exceeding 55.2 Bar (800 psi), decrease the diametrical clearance<br />
per Figure 3-2.<br />
Alternate: The bearing length should be at least 10 times<br />
the “W” dimension of the O-ring used. This provides for a<br />
greater area for heat transfer. If the clearance must be kept to<br />
a minimum to prevent high pressure extrusion, the 10 times<br />
“W” rule also applies. A fl oating gland (see Figure 5-18) is<br />
preferred to avoid high unit load at a local point or area.<br />
Experience has proven that it is desirable to use the O-ring<br />
with the smallest “W”, or cross-section diameter, available<br />
for the ID required. It is recommended that a “W” dimension<br />
of 0.103 be considered maximum for all speeds over 600 feet<br />
per minute. (See Table 5-5.)<br />
All metals and plastics suitable for the housing or gland<br />
construction of seal assemblies requiring rotary shaft seals<br />
can be used with O-rings. However, since most rotary seal<br />
compounds contain graphite as a compound ingredient, any<br />
metal, such as stainless steel, or surface treatment that may<br />
be adversely affected by this material should be avoided.<br />
To ensure maximum O-ring life, use an O-ring compound<br />
that has been specially developed for rotary seal applications<br />
and provides the required characteristics that are necessary<br />
Problem: To design a rotary seal gland for a 76.2 mm (3") (desired) shaft running at 1750 RPM with oil pressure<br />
at 6.9 Bar (100 psi).<br />
Procedural Steps: Example:<br />
(A) Calculate surface speed. (A) Speed = 0.26 X 3 X 1750 = 1365 fpm<br />
(B) Determine O-ring cross section that may be used from Table 5-5. (B) .070 (larger cross sections are eliminated<br />
due to speed)<br />
(C) Select .070 cross section O-ring with actual ID closest to desired<br />
shaft OD from Design Table 5-4.<br />
(C) <strong>Parker</strong> No. 2-041<br />
(D) Add 0.002 to O-ring ID to determine max. actual shaft OD, B. (D) B max. = 2.969 + 0.002 = 2.991<br />
(TOL: + .000, - .001)<br />
(E) Determine gland depth, L from Design Chart 5-4. (E) 0.065 to 0.067<br />
(F) Calculate Gland Groove ID, A-1<br />
(F) A-1 min. = 2.991 + 2(0.065) = 3.121<br />
A-1 min = B max. + 2L min.<br />
A-1 max. = 2.990 + (0.067) = 3.124<br />
A-1 max. = B min. + 2L max.<br />
A-1 = 3.121 (TOL: + .003, - .000)<br />
(G) Determine diametral clearance, E from Design Chart 5-4. (G) 0.012 + 0.016<br />
(H) Calculate shaft bore D<br />
(H) D min. = 2.991 + 0.012 = 3.003<br />
D min. = B max. + E min.<br />
D max. = 2.990 + 0.016 = 3.006<br />
D max. = B min. + E max.<br />
D = 3.003 (TOL: + .003, -.000)<br />
(I) Determine groove width, G from Design Chart 5-4. (I) 0.075 - 0.079<br />
(J) Check Figure 3-2 to make sure design is extrusion safe.<br />
Table 5-6: Rotary Seal Design Example<br />
<strong>Parker</strong> Hannifi n Corporation • O-<strong>Ring</strong> Division<br />
2360 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509<br />
Phone: (859) 269-2351 Fax: (859) 335-5128<br />
www.parkerorings.com