HOW DO YOU DO MECHANICAL SEAL SETTING COMPRESSION?

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HOW DO YOU DO MECHANICAL SEAL SETTING COMPRESSION?

• The compression set test is the rubbers ability
  to come back to its original thickness or shape.
• It is tested after squeezing it for a long time.
• These tests are conducted at high temperatures
  because they want to simulate real working
  conditions.
• Performance of the end rubber part is recorded
  after the test.
• Each rubber type has to be tested under a
  specific temperature and for a particular time.
• There could be a variation if it is a specific
  need.

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HOW DO YOU DO MECHANICAL SEAL SETTING COMPRESSION?

• Due to constant compression load, physical change
  happens in elastomeric material.
• It cannot return to its original size after
  release.
• The amount of material that cannot return to its
  original size is called a compression set.

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HOW DO YOU DO MECHANICAL SEAL SETTING COMPRESSION?

• Both static and dynamic seals find this kind of
  failure.
• Due to the compression set failure flat surfaces
  produce on both sides of the O-rings
  cross-section.
• It reduces the sealing potential and efficiency.

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What is the reason behind compression set
failure?  Here are some of the causes.

• The choice of elastomer is incorrect. It has poor
  compression set properties.
• The material shows low heat resistance.
• There is excessive swelling of material in the
  system fluid
• Excessive squeeze is needed to achieve the seal
• Vulcanization or incomplete curing of O-ring
  material during production

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What could be the solutions if you experience a
compression set. Here are some solutions.

• Use of low set elastomer
• Use of O-ring material that resists heat
  generated due to operation and friction
• Check the compatibility of the material with
  system fluid and chemicals
• Reduction in O-ring squeeze as much as possible
• Checking O-rings for right physical properties

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What could be the solutions if you experience a
compression set. Here are some solutions.

• It is essential to set formulas for calculating
  the minimum and maximum O-ring compression.
• When you are stuck somewhere, the best thing is
  to ask some expert.
• Nowadays, it is easy to get help online.
• Enroll into some authentic site and get the
  desired information.

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Choosing the right material is the key for seal
setting

• You should understand how the elastomeric
  material will behave when you select the
  material.
• There are several elastomers in cellular and
  solid formats.
• You can pick one by picking the most appropriate
  methods and by knowing the fundamental properties
  of the material.

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What could be the solutions if you experience a
compression set. Here are some solutions.

• The process of selection can be made easy by
  reducing the choices based on the above research.
• Once it happens then a solution development
  process can be initiated around the particular
  application.
• It involves mating surfaces that are supposed to
  be sealed.
• Other parameters are airflow, pressurized air,
  gases, fluids, and so on.
• The surfaces will affect the choices.

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What could be the solutions if you experience a
compression set. Here are some solutions.

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