● BD SEALS is for low to medium duty applications where there are limited radial forces, is for medium to heavy duty applications and BD SEALS materials are for heavy duty applications where there are high radial forces. The function of a wear ring, wear band or guide ring is to absorb the side load forces of the rod and/or the piston and to prevent metal-to-metal contact that would otherwise damage and score the sliding surfaces and eventually cause seal damage, leakage and component failure. Wear rings should last longer than the seals as they are the only thing stopping expensive damage to the cylinder.Our non-metallic wear rings for rod and piston applications offer great benefits over traditional metal guides:
● High load bearing capabilities
● Cost effective
● Easy installation and replacement
● Wear-resistant and long service life
● Low friction
● Wiping/cleaning effect
● Embedding of foreign particles possible
● Damping of mechanical vibrations
● Typical Application
● Linear, reciprocating dynamic applications
● Surface Speed: up to 13ft/s (4m/s) depending on material
● Temperature: -40°F to 400°F (-40°C to 210°C) depending on material
● Materials: Nylon, POM, filled PTFE (bronze, carbon-graphite, glass fiber)