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What Are Hydraulic Cylinder Seals?

What Are Hydraulic Cylinder Seals?

Hydraulic Cylinder Seals are designed according to the cylinder working pressure, cylinder speed, operating temperature, working medium and application. Piston seals are dynamic seals which can either be single acting or double acting. Generally, Elastomer seals made from nitrile rubber, Polyurethane or other materials are best in lower temperature environments, while seals made of Fluorocarbon Viton are better for higher temperatures.

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The Shipping Saga Continues…

The Shipping Saga Continues…

At this point, the TP trade lane is progressively becoming more challenging for importers. Ships are full, containers are scarce, and ports are suffering with train/rail car shortages. In addition to this, the trucking industry is unable to keep up.

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