Choosing the wrong seal can lead to air leaks and costly downtime.
A piston seal holds air pressure inside the cylinder; a rod seal prevents leaks along the rod. Both are critical but serve different purposes.
Here's how to select the right seal for your pneumatic application.
What’s the Main Difference Between a Piston Seal and a Rod Seal?
They operate in different areas of the cylinder.
أختام المكبس are installed in the bore to manage chamber pressure.
أختام القضيب are placed at the cylinder head to stop air leakage along the moving rod.
They work together to maintain system efficiency. See the full breakdown in our pneumatic cylinder seal guide.
What Are the Key Functional Differences?
ميزة | ختم المكبس | ختم القضيب |
---|---|---|
موقع | داخل تجويف الاسطوانة | Cylinder head |
وظيفة | Seals pressure between chambers | Prevents external air leakage |
Movement | Static or dynamic | Always dynamic |
Failure symptoms | Blow-by, reduced stroke | Visible air leak, reduced pressure |
Consider adding أختام مساحات الغبار for added protection in dirty environments.
Which Materials Are Best for Each Seal?
أفضل المواد المستخدمة في أختام المكبس
مادة | Benefits | حالة الاستخدام |
---|---|---|
ن بي آر | Flexible and low cost | General air cylinders |
تي بي يو | مقاومة للتآكل | Automation systems |
مادة البولي تترافلورو إيثيلين | احتكاك منخفض | أسطوانات عالية السرعة |
فكم | Heat and chemical resistance | Industrial cylinders |
More info: Piston Seal Types & Materials
أفضل المواد المستخدمة في أختام القضبان
مادة | Benefits | حالة الاستخدام |
---|---|---|
ن بي آر | Budget-friendly | Low-speed cylinders |
تي بي يو | Long service life | Heavy-duty cycles |
فكم | البيئات المتطرفة | Chemical or high-temp use |
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When Should You Use a Piston Seal vs. a Rod Seal?
Use a piston seal for internal chamber sealing.
Use a rod seal to seal around the moving piston rod.
In most cylinders, you’ll use both. For comparison: Piston vs Rod Seal
How to Prevent Common Seal Failures?
- يستخدم PTFE أو TPU for high-speed or friction-prone systems
- Replace seals every 6–12 months
- يستخدم أختام عازلة to absorb pressure spikes
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نحن نوفر:
- Rod seals, piston seals, buffer & wiper seals
- المواد: NBR، TPU، FKM، PTFE
- OEM specs and custom orders
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خاتمة
Rod seals stop leaks along the rod; piston seals maintain pressure in the chamber. Use both for reliable pneumatic performance.
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