Rod Seal

MERKEL
OMEGAT OMS-MR
Merkel Omegat OMS-MR is a two-piece seal set for sealing piston VALUE TO THE CUSTOMER
rods, consisting of a PTFE Profile ring and an O-ring as a pre-stress-
ing element. y Very high stability under pressure

y Good thermal conductivity

O-Ring
y Very good extrusion safety

y High resistance to abrasion

PTFE Profile Ring
y Low friction, stick-slip free

Application
Rod seal especially suitable for use within a sealing system.

Material

PTFE Profile Ring

Material Designation Color

PTFE-bronze Compound PTFE B602 Brown

PTFE-glass-fiber-MoS2 Compound PTFE GM201 Light Gray

PTFE-carbon-fiber-compound PTFE C104 Dark Gray

O-Ring
Material Designation

Nitrile Rubber NBR

Fluoroelastomer FKM

Other material combinations available on request.

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TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Operating Conditions

PTFE GM201/NBR PTFE GM201/FKM

Material PTFE B602/NBR PTFE B602/FKM
PTFE C104/NBR PTFE C104/FKM

Hydraulic Oils, HL, HLP –30 … +100 °C – 30 ... +100 °C –10 … +200 °C –10 … +200 °C

HFA Fluids –   +5 ... +60 °C –   +5 ... +60 °C

HFB Fluids –   +5 ... +60 °C –   +5 ... +60 °C

HFC Fluids – – 30 ... +60 °C – – 10 ... +60 °C

HFD Fluids – – –10 … +200 °C –10 … +200 °C

Water –   +5 ... +100 °C – –

HETG (rape-seed oil) –30 … +80 °C – 30 … +80 °C –10 … +80 °C –10 … +80 °C

HEES (synth. ester) –30 … +80 °C – 30 … +80 °C –10 … +100 °C –10 … +100 °C

HEPG (glycol) –30 … +60 °C – 30 … +60 °C –10 … +80 °C –10 … +80 °C

Mineral Greases –30 … +100 °C – 30 … +100 °C –10 … +200 °C –10 … +200 °C

Pressure 40 MPa 40 MPa 40 MPa 40 MPa

Running Speed 5 m/s 5 m/s 5 m/s 5 m/s

The figures given are maximum values and must not be applied simultaneously.

Surface Finish Surface finish of the sliding surfaces

Peak-to-valley heights Ra Rmax Characteristic Value Limit

Sliding Surface 0,05 … 0,3 µm ≤2,5 µm Ra >0,05 µm <0,30 µm

Groove ≤1,6 µm ≤6,3 µm Rmax <2,5 µm

Groove Sides ≤3,0 µm ≤15,0 µm Rpkx <0,5 µm

Material content Mr > 50 % to max. 90 %, with cut depth c = Rz/2 and Rpk <0,5 µm
reference line Cref = 0 %%
Rk >0,25 µm <0,7 µm

The long-time behavior of a sealing element and its dependabil- Rvk >0,2 µm <0,65 µm
ity against early failures are crucially influenced by the quality of Rvkx >0,2 µm <2,0 µm
the counter surface. A precise description and assessment of the
surface is thus indispensable. The limit values listed in the table do not currently apply for ceramic or
Based on recent findings, we recommend supplementing the semi-ceramic counterfaces. Please also consult our Technical Manual.
above definition of surface finish for the sliding surface by the
characteristics detailed in the table below. With these new char-
acteristics derived from the material content, the hitherto mere-
ly general description of the material content is significantly
improved, not least in regard to the abrasiveness of the surface.
Please also consult our Technical Manual.
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GLAND DESIGN
Gap Dimension Tolerances
The dimension D2 is determined by factoring in the maximum
permissible extrusion gap, the tolerances, the guide clearance and Diameter D [mm] Tolerance
the deflection of the guide under load. The maximum permissible
extrusion gap with a one-sided position of the piston rod is signifi- <500 H8
cantly determined by the maximum operating pressure and the
>500 H7
temperature-dependent dimensional stability of the seal material.
Please also consult our Technical Manual.
The tolerance for the diameter d and D2 is specified in connection
Profile dimension Max. permissible gap dimension with the gap dimension calculation. In Typeical hydraulic applica-
tions up to a nominal dimension of 1.000 mm, the tolerance fields
L [mm] Profile 16 MPa 26 MPa 32 MPa 40 MPa f7 and f8 or H7 and H8 are usually chosen.
3,2  3,65 0,4 0,35 – –
Installation & Assembly
4,2  5,35 0,5 0,4 0,3 – Flawless functioning of the seals is conditional on meticulous in-
stallation. Please also consult our Technical Manual.
6,3  7,55 0,55 0,45 0,35 0,3

8,1 10,25 0,6 0,5 0,4 0,4

8,1 12 0,7 0,6 0,55 0,5

9,5 13,65 0,75 0,65 0,6 0,55

At an operating temperature of above 90 °C, and simultaneous

exposure to an operating pressure of more than 26 MPa, we rec-
ommend the use of the material compound PTFE B602.

Installation Diagram

+0,2
L
H rounded and burr-free R2 < 0,2

R1
rounded and burr-free

20°

ØD Ø D2
C
Ød

The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representation, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made to its accuracy or
suitability for any purpose. The information presented herein is based on laboratory testing and does not necessarily indicate end product performance.
Full scale testing and end product performance are the responsibility of the user.

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