Storage and maintenance tips for rubber seals to extend service life

Rubber seals play an important sealing function in industrial and mechanical equipment and are crucial to ensuring the normal operation and safety of the equipment. To extend the service life of rubber seals, proper storage and regular maintenance are essential. Here are some tips for storing and caring for rubber seals:

Storage environment:

Rubber seals should be stored in a dry, ventilated environment away from direct sunlight and away from high temperature and humidity.

Try to avoid placing the seal in a highly acidic and alkaline environment to avoid corrosion of the seal surface.

Avoid crushing and deformation:

When storing rubber seals, avoid stacking or squeezing to avoid deformation or permanent damage to the seal.

Soft material can be placed between seals to separate them and avoid direct contact and pinching.

Periodic inspection:

Regularly check the appearance of rubber seals, including whether there are cracks, aging, deformation, etc. If any abnormalities are found, replace the seals in time.

Check whether the hardness of the seal meets the requirements to ensure that its sealing effect and elasticity are good.

Regular lubrication:

For some rubber seals that need lubrication, such as O-rings, special rubber lubricants can be used for lubrication to reduce friction and wear and extend service life.

The lubricant should be compatible with the rubber material. Avoid using lubricants containing petroleum, solvents or phenolics to avoid damage to the seal.

To prevent squeezing:

When installing seals, avoid excessive stretching or squeezing to avoid damaging the surface of the seal and affecting the sealing effect.

Use special installation tools or methods to ensure that the seal is correctly installed and stressed evenly.

Through correct storage and maintenance, the service life of rubber seals can be effectively extended, ensuring the sealing performance and safety of the equipment, reducing the frequency of repairs and replacements, and reducing maintenance costs.

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