The most critical leak-preventing seal on any type of fluid power equipment is the rod seal. Rod seals prevent leakage which could reduce equipment performance, and even cause environmental issues.

Particular attention should be paid to pair rod seals and wipers to provide the best sealing performance. An aggressive wiper, paired with a less aggressive rod seal, can scrape off the thin film of oil that remains in microscopic surface imperfections of the rod during the return stroke, leading to leakage in the system.

Seal & Design carries a wide variety of hydraulic rod seals for both single-acting and double-acting systems. Our expert representatives can help find the best rod seal and wiper pairing for your application.