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Maintenance and management of rubber sealing rings

Rubber seals

Rubber seals are widely used in various types of equipment and machinery. They undertake important functions such as sealing, isolation, and shock absorption. In order to ensure the long-term effectiveness and reliability of rubber seals, proper maintenance and management are essential. This article will explore the maintenance methods, common problems and their solutions, and effective management strategies for rubber seals.

1. Maintenance methods of rubber seals

Regular inspection

Perform visual and physical inspections of rubber seals regularly to find any cracks, aging, wear, or other signs that may cause leakage. Especially for equipment working in high temperature or high pressure environments, the frequency of inspection should be increased.

Clean the seals and their mating surfaces

During maintenance, the rubber seals and their mating surfaces should be cleaned to remove dust, oil stains, and other contaminants. Use appropriate detergents (such as neutral detergents) to clean, and avoid using strong acids, strong alkalis, or organic solvents to avoid damaging the seal material.

Avoid excessive extrusion

During the assembly process, ensure that the seal is not over-extruded during installation. Excessive compression will cause the seal to age or deform, affecting the sealing effect.

Proper lubrication

Some types of rubber seals may require appropriate lubrication during installation to reduce wear and installation difficulties. Use special lubricants and avoid lubricants that will corrode the sealing ring material.

Prevent the influence of high and low temperatures

Rubber sealing rings are sensitive to temperature and should be avoided from being exposed to extreme temperatures for a long time. It is recommended to consider the operating temperature range during design and use, and take corresponding protective measures, such as the application of thermal insulation materials.

2. Common problems and solutions

Aging and embrittlement

Rubber sealing rings will age and embrittle over time, resulting in reduced sealing performance. Regularly check the service life of the sealing ring and replace it in time after a certain period of time.

Leakage

If the sealing ring is found to be leaking, the machine should be stopped immediately to check the cause. Possible reasons include improper installation, physical damage, material mismatch, etc. Replace or reassemble according to the specific situation.

Deformation and extrusion

Under high pressure or high flow operating conditions, the sealing ring may deform or extrude, resulting in sealing failure. To prevent such problems, the appropriate size and material should be selected, and the sealing structure should be reasonably designed.

Abnormal temperature

If the sealing ring has abnormal temperature (too high or too low) during use, the application conditions need to be re-evaluated to ensure that the operation is within the designed temperature range.

3. Effective management strategy

Establish maintenance plan

Develop a detailed maintenance plan for each equipment, including a schedule for regular inspection, cleaning and replacement to ensure that all seals receive timely attention.

Record and track

Keep detailed records of each maintenance and replacement, track the use of rubber seals, help identify common problems, and facilitate future maintenance and management.

Training and awareness

Train relevant staff to enhance awareness of the importance of rubber seals, improve maintenance skills and safety awareness.

Reserve spare parts

Based on usage and historical replacement records, reasonably reserve commonly used rubber seals to cope with emergencies and reduce downtime.

Work with suppliers

Establish a good relationship with rubber seal suppliers, communicate regularly, and obtain information about new materials, technologies and best practices in a timely manner to ensure the use of the latest rubber seal products.

4. Summary

Maintenance and management of rubber seals is an important part of ensuring efficient and safe operation of equipment. Through regular inspections, reasonable use of cleaning and maintenance techniques, attention to common problems and their solutions, and effective management strategies, the service life and reliability of seals can be significantly improved. Applying these practical methods to actual work will provide guarantees for the stable operation of equipment, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

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