Tribology of elastomeric and composite reciprocating hydraulic seals

Abstract

The present paper provides a short historical review on the attempts done to reveal the tribological behaviour of the reciprocating hydraulic seals. The discussed topics are regarding to the development trends in hydraulic piston and piston rod seals, the concerned tribological models, their utilizations and critical analysis. Furthermore it includes the evaluation of main operating characteristics - leakage and friction losses - and the (concerned) endurance tests and friction characteristics tests as well, based on the author`s research results.