LC Profile Seal
Parker’s LC Profile Seal offers several advantages over more traditional two-piece seal geometry. The problem with traditional two-piece seals occurs at installation and in service, during rapid fluctuations in pressure where expander rings can become partially dislodged – resulting in leakage. The LC Seal’s unique one-piece construction eliminates problems associated with seals containing rubber expander rings used to load the seal lips to maintain leak-free operation.
Product Highlights:
- Better Compression Force
- Fits Standard Groove Dimensions
- Computer Aided Testing
Advantages of a One-Piece Seal
Parker’s LC Profile Seal offers several advantages over more traditional two-piece seal geometry. The problem with traditional two-piece seals occurs at installation and in service, during rapid fluctuations in pressure where expander rings can become partially dislodged – resulting in leakage. The LC Seal’s unique one-piece construction eliminates problems associated with seals containing rubber expander rings used to load the seal lips to maintain leak-free operation.
Better Compression Force
Notice that the LC Profile has a ‘back beveled’ lip. This supports the sealing lip from both sides causing the compressive force to be directed to a narrower sealing line. Other seals have lips that roll toward the unsup- ported side when installed resulting in lower compres- sive force, distributed over a wider sealing line (See Figure 1). Design enhancements in the LC Profile geometry concentrate compressive force to reduce leakage and improve overall sealability.
Fits Standard Groove Dimensions
The LC Profile’s computer-aided design goemetry has been engineered to provide reliable sealing from the smallest 1/8” cross-section to the larger 1/2” cross- section. This seal is designed to retrofit into the same seal grooves utilized by a wide range of popular seals having the same seal height and cross-section.
Computer Aided Testing
Computer-aided testing via FEA (Finite Element Analysis) was performed to optimize the seal design. FEA testing provided conclusive evidence that the LC Profile has a higher sealing force and better contami- nation resistance than traditional sealing designs. Color contours show the radial stress developed in the LC Profile. indicative of high sealing force at the sealing interface. (See Figure 2)
Contact Parker
The LC Profile was designed for use with rubber elastomers, including Parker’s most advanced seal materials. However it can be manufactured in different materials upon request. Contact our technical service representatives for more information and current tooling availability. For additional technical and performance data ask for Test Number LT903, LC Profile Test.
This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
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Advantages of a One-Piece Seal
Parker’s LC Profile Seal offers several advantages over more traditional two-piece seal geometry. The problem with traditional two-piece seals occurs at installation and in service, during rapid fluctuations in pressure where expander rings can become partially dislodged – resulting in leakage. The LC Seal’s unique one-piece construction eliminates problems associated with seals containing rubber expander rings used to load the seal lips to maintain leak-free operation.
Better Compression Force
Notice that the LC Profile has a ‘back beveled’ lip. This supports the sealing lip from both sides causing the compressive force to be directed to a narrower sealing line. Other seals have lips that roll toward the unsup- ported side when installed resulting in lower compres- sive force, distributed over a wider sealing line (See Figure 1). Design enhancements in the LC Profile geometry concentrate compressive force to reduce leakage and improve overall sealability.
Fits Standard Groove Dimensions
The LC Profile’s computer-aided design goemetry has been engineered to provide reliable sealing from the smallest 1/8” cross-section to the larger 1/2” cross- section. This seal is designed to retrofit into the same seal grooves utilized by a wide range of popular seals having the same seal height and cross-section.Computer Aided Testing
Computer-aided testing via FEA (Finite Element Analysis) was performed to optimize the seal design. FEA testing provided conclusive evidence that the LC Profile has a higher sealing force and better contami- nation resistance than traditional sealing designs. Color contours show the radial stress developed in the LC Profile. indicative of high sealing force at the sealing interface. (See Figure 2)
Contact Parker The LC Profile was designed for use with rubber elastomers, including Parker’s most advanced seal materials. However it can be manufactured in different materials upon request. Contact our technical service representatives for more information and current tooling availability. For additional technical and performance data ask for Test Number LT903, LC Profile Test.
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This warranty comprises the sole and entire warranty pertaining to items provided hereunder. seller makes no other warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind whatsoever. All other warranties, including but not limited to, merchant ability and fitness for purpose, whether expressed, implied, or arising by operation of law, trade usage, or course of dealing are hereby disclaimed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there are no warranties whatsoever on items built or acquired wholly or partially, to buyer’s designs or specifications.
Limitation of remedy: Seller’s Liability arising from or in any way connected with the items sold or this contract shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the items sold or refund of the purchase price paid by buyer, at seller’s sole option. In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with this agreement or items sold hereunder, whether alleged to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including without limitation, negligence, failure to warn or strict liability.
