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<\/p>\nOil leaks are responsible for over 60% of hydraulic failures. I\u2019ve seen how the right sealing solution can transform downtime into uptime\u2014and here\u2019s how we did it.<\/p>\n
By switching to custom-engineered seals with better materials and perfect fit, we helped a client cut oil leaks by 30%, reduce maintenance costs, and meet environmental compliance.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s break down the problem, our solution, and why it worked\u2014so you can replicate it in your operation.<\/p>\n
Not all oil leaks are random\u2014many are predictable (and preventable).<\/p>\n
One of our industrial clients faced rising downtime and monthly repairs. Their machines leaked constantly. After analysis, the root causes were clear: poor material choice, improper seal fit, and operating in a high-heat, high-pressure environment.<\/p>\n
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They were using low-grade NBR seals. These simply couldn\u2019t handle the thermal cycles and pressure surges. Worse, the seals weren\u2019t even dimensionally precise\u2014just generic stock parts. It was a setup for failure.<\/p>\n
We didn\u2019t send a catalog. We sent a fix.<\/p>\n
We redesigned their sealing system around a dual-layer approach using Vit\u00f3n (FKM)<\/strong> y Tefl\u00f3n<\/strong>. We customized the size for exact fit, eliminating leak points, and introduced a pressure-resistant design based on our experience with KDAS compact buffer seals<\/a>.<\/p>\n