e-Learning: Hydraulic Seals

In this lesson you will learn about the characteristics of hydraulic seals, as well as the various types of hydraulic seals.

• Basic sealing knowledge
• Requirements
• Friction
• Media
• System considerations

This lesson expands on the Hydraulic Seals Basics lesson and is designed for people with a technical background. After this lesson you will have a better understanding of the seal environment and how hydraulic seals work. 

• Oil and media
• Temperature in a hydraulic system
• Seal materials
• Surfaces
• Cause of failure

This lesson explores piston sealing in more detail. It covers the different types of systems and types of seals, as well as special characteristics, hardware, design and installation.

• Piston sealing systems from low to high pressure
• Types of piston seals
• Piston sealing material
• Hardware design
• Installation

In this lesson you will learn about rod sealing. This lesson covers the different types of systems and seals, as well as special characteristics, hardware, design and installation.

• Rod sealing system from low to high pressure
• Types of rod seals
• Rod sealing material
• Hardware design
• Installation