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PTFE face seal for high-pressure fuel pump

High pressure fuel pump

Compression setting and degradation of the previous 80 durometer O-Rings caused the customer to search for a replacement seal design.

The new seal had to fit into the existing gland, provide longer life and better reliability.

Solution

Custom-extended heel Turcon® Variseal® HF with a Turcon® T01 jacket and heavy-load helical spring

Result

The specified seal fitted the existing gland and provided leak-tight performance that exceeded the customer’s specifications.

Premature failure was eliminated and maintenance costs were significantly reduced.

Service Conditions

  • 35 to 55 MPa / 5000 to 8000 psi
  • -54°C to +260°C / -70°F to +100°F
  • Static
  • Jet fuel


Products

Turcon® Variseal® WF(Slantcoil® spring-energized face seal)

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