Seals play an important role in hydraulic cylinders—they contain the fluid and prevent the leakage of fluid between components. They fall into two main categories: dynamic and static. Dynamic seals are used in between parts that are in relative motion. The seals for a rod sealing system protect the

Every seal manufactured at AFT Fluorotec is designed and made specifically to suit the application.Whilst we work around typical designs and groove dimensions for much of what we do, it is not a full picture of all we do. Many of the seals we design and supply are specials – the difficult applicatio

Hydraulic cylinder seals are used to seal the opening between various components in the hydraulic cylinder. shows an example of the seal and guide components of a heavy duty cylinder. There are two main types of hydraulic seals in the system:Dynamic sealsThey seal between components in relative moti

Regular hydraulic cylinder maintenance is crucial to the upkeep and performance of your systemHere we share our top tips for successful hydraulic cylinder maintenance.1. First things first – keep your hydraulic oil clean. Many hydraulic failures occur because of hydraulic oil contamination. This is i