Common oil seal types and installation locations on excavators

There are many kinds of oil seals used in excavators, which are mainly divided into the following categories according to their structure and function:
I. Classification by movement state
Static sealing: used between two bonding surfaces without relative motion.
O-ring: the most commonly used, used for end covers, flanges, threaded joints, etc.
Gasket: used for oil sump, valve block and other bonding surfaces.
Sealant: used to make up for the slight unevenness of the bonding surface.
Dynamic seal: used between two parts with relative motion. This is the most complex and easily damaged seal on the excavator.
Rotating seal:
Oil seal: usually refers to the skeleton oil seal, which is used for rotating shafts, such as the output shaft of the walking motor and the rotary motor.
Mechanical seal: pump shaft for high-speed rotation, etc.
Reciprocating seal:
Hydraulic cylinder seal group: This is the core dynamic seal on the excavator, including:
Main seal: withstand the main pressure of the system to prevent oil leakage.
Dust ring: It is located on the outermost side to prevent dust and sand from scratching in and protect the internal seal.
Guide belt: Support the piston rod to prevent metal contact and partial grinding.
Steve, grid ring, etc.: special seals for pistons and piston rods, with the characteristics of low friction and high pressure resistance.
II. Classification by structural form (common brands and names)
B+SZZ seals: Chinese brands enjoy a high reputation in the field of construction machinery, and many main engine factories are equipped with original factories.
PMC, BSCP, etc.: well-known German brands with excellent performance.
Common structural types:
O-ring, Y-ring, U-ring, V-ring
Combination seals: such as Gley ring and ster seal, which are composed of elastomers (such as O-rings) and wear-resistant rings (such as polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE), with excellent performance.
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