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Merkel PRW 1 Double Wiper with Integrated Pressure Relieve

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Pressure-relieve double wipers make hydraulic cylinders even more reliable and economical
The newly developed Merkel PRW 1 double wiper is a key component of modern Merkel rod seal systems in hydraulic cylinders. This innovative step forward with the PRW (Pressure Relieve Wiper) involves the patented pressure relieve function incorporated in the wiper. This reliably prevents pressure build-up between the seal and wiper. There is no longer any need at all for the pressure relieving bore previously required an economical simplification for the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders. The new Merkel PRW 1 double wiper offers greater functional reliability of the sealing system while simultaneously reducing the total costs of the cylinder. The use of the Merkel PRW 1 double wiper can bring about a marked improvement in functional reliability and tightness compared with a solution involving the very popular single-action wipers. The Merkel PRW 1 double wiper is used by well-known manufacturers and has already proved its worth in a whole range of different applications.

Merkel PRW 1 double wiper with integrated pressure relieve

Today's requirements on hydraulic seals are reliability and a high level of tightness with a simultaneous reduction in costs. Leak-free operation over the entire operating service life is crucial, particularly in the case of rod seal systems. Modern rod seal systems are made up of components that have been specially coordinated to each other. Cost reduction thanks to Merkel PRW 1 double wiper
The new Merkel PRW 1 double wiper (Pressure Relieve Wiper) with an optimised sealing and wiping effect features an integrated pressure relieve function. It prevents a critical pressure build-up (> 1 MPa) in the space between the wiper and the rod seal. The pressure relieve function has been incorporated in the outer diameter. This means there is no need for a relieving bore between the double wiper and rod seal (Pat. No: German Patent 100 10524). The dynamic sealing lip of the Merkel PRW 1 double wiper reduces the residual oil film of the rod seal, avoiding undesirable wiper leakage. The Merkel PRW 1 double wiper has been developed for housings based on DIN/ISO 6195 type A (detailed information in article list on page 7).

Fig.1: Modern rod seal system with pressure relieve Merkel PRW 1 double wiper, Merkel U-ring LF 300 and guide ring Merkel Guivex SBK

Segmented front face provides for pressure relieve Static sealing lip (1) prevents ingress of dirt and water

Static sealing edge (2) additional protection from ingress of dirt and water Segmented static sealing lip (3) designed for channelling of liquid provides for pressure relieve

Wiper lip with radius wipes off dirt efficiently while leaving a residual oil film on rod

Dynamic sealing lip with knife-cut sealing edge excellent tightness low wear

Fig. 2: The patented valve function consists of three quasi-static sealing lips, which open at approx. 3 bar, relieve the built-up pressure in the intermediate chamber and then close again immediately afterwards.

Functional reliability
The attainment of the seal wear limit and malfunctions of the rod seal are indicated via the wiper pressure relieve. The system also remains functional in this state. The Merkel PRW 1 double wiper is not pressed out. Resulting damage to the hydraulic system is avoided.
Drive

Oil supply

Intermediate flange

Dust atmosphere

Cylinder chamber Piston rod: Piston rod : Speed: Hydraulic fluid: Pressure in cylinder: Test dust: Dust supply: Rigid shaft Ra 0.2 m 50 mm 0.45 m/s HLP 32 50 bar ISO MTD of PTI 5 g/h To particle sensor

Wiper under examination

Ingress of dirt
The ingress of dirt via the housing is reliably prevented by the static sealing lip on the front face and the static sealing edge of the Merkel PRW 1 double wiper. The optimised wiper lip ensures that soiling is always removed while leaving the lubricating film on the rod (mean particle ingress according to ISO 4406: 1987 13/5). This means that the Merkel PRW 1 double wiper far exceeds the requirements on the degree of purity as specified by ISO 4406 for high-performance servo systems and high pressure systems (Fig.3) and (Fig.4).

Fig.3: Basic diagram for dirt ingress test rig

Contaminated oil Particle > x/ml Light source Measuring cell Q = constant 25 ml/min Photocell Metering flume Meter Measured results for a specified time interval

Particle size

Fig.4: Functional principle of an automatic particle sensor

Type of hydraulic system

Degree of purity ISO 4406: 1987 11 / 8 14 / 11 16 / 13 18 / 14 19 / 15

Sensitive control systems, laboratory, aerospace industry High-performance servo systems, high pressure systems High-quality and reliable systems, gen. mechanical engineering Medium pressure range, general mechanical engineering and vehicles Low pressure range, general heavy plant engineering, vehicles Fig. 5: Recommendations for degrees of purity (source: Mahle Filterfibel)

Technical properties and behaviour

Possible applications with various hydraulic media

Medium/Temperature Material 94 AU 925

Hydraulic oils, HL, HLP HFA/HFB liquids HFC liquids HFD liquids Water HETG (rape seed oil) HEES (synthetic ester) HEPG (glycol) Mineral greases

30 C to + 5 C to 30 C to + 5 C to 30 C to 30 C to 30 C to 30 C to

+ 110 C + 50 C + 40 C + 40 + 60 + 60 + 40 + 110 C C C C C Merkel PRW 1 double wiper made of low-temperature polyurethane (92 AU 21100) for use under extremely cold conditions on demand

Surface quality

Rmax

Ra

Running surface Bottom of groove Side of groove <

* 6,3 m

* < 1,6 m < 3,0 m * The surface roughness of the running surface should be related to the sealing component used!

< 15,0 m

Tolerance recommendation Nominal d 16 100 D H 10 D1 H 10

Merkel PRW 1 double wiper Housing based on DIN/ISO 6195 type A

Article list

Surface corresponds to bottom of groove

rounded and burr-free

D2

L1

L2

R(1)

R(2)

H3

Profile

Article No.

22 25 28 30 32 35 36 37 38 40 45 48 50 55 70 77 80 85 92

30 33 36 38 40 43 44 45 46 48 53 58 58 63 80 87 90 95 102

28 31 34 36 38 41 42 43 44 46 51 56 56 61 77 84 87 92 99

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3

0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 7 7 9 9 9 9 9

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5

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Merkel PRW 1 Double Wiper with Integrated Pressure Relieve Your Benefits Excellent tightness Improved functional reliability Overall reduction in costs

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