Aerospace T-Seals: ISO 9001 Certified
Aerospace T-Seals: ISO 9001 Certified
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Aerospac e
Piston and Rod
T-Seals
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Table of Contents
I ntroduction
The Sealing Element 1
Back-Up Rings 2
Split vs. Endless Back-Up 3
Custom Designs 4
M aterials 5
Elastomeric M aterials 6
Back-Up Ring M aterials 6
Part Numbering 7
G land Dimensions AS4716/M I L-G -5514F
Dash Size # -006 to -028 8
Dash Size # -110 to -149 9
Dash Size # -210 to -247 10
Dash Size # -325 to -349 11
Dash Size # -425 to -460 12
Data Design Request Form 13
O ther Parker Seal Products 15
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Parker Aerospac e T-Seals
PARKERs Aerospace
T-Seals employ the latest i n
compoundi ng and desi gn
technology to deli ver
reli able, effecti ve seali ng.
Parker A erospace T-Seals
are avai lable for A S4716 / M I L-G -5514F and
M S28775 cross-secti ons and di ameters from Dash
Si ze No. -006 through -460. They are avai lable for
rods and pi stons, and for zero back-up, one back-
up and two back -up groove wi dth O -ri ng
replacements.
P ark ers A erospace T-Seals are manufactured
under strict procedures conforming to M I L-I -45208.
Parkers manufacturi ng faci li ti es are quali fi ed and
certi fi ed to the I SO 9001 standard. A wi de range
of seal and back-up compounds from Parkers
advanced materi als technology i s avai lable to
match your appli cati on requi rements. These seals
meet all appli cable mi li tary speci fi cati ons.
THE T-SEAL DEVELOPMENT
Parker Aerospace T-seals replace exi sti ng O -ri ng
seals i n long-li ved ai rcraft hydrauli c and pneumati c
systems. Thei r abi li ty to fi t i nto exi sti ng grooves
means that a retrofi t can be made wi th no
re-machi ni ng or maj or revi si ons to the exi sti ng
hardware design. This simplifies both field changes
and new equi pment manufacturi ng.
THE SEALING ELEMENT
The T-seals di sti ncti ve cross-secti on i s extremely
functi onal. T he elastomeri c seal element ( See
Fi gure 1) consi sts of a flange and a body, each of
whi ch has a multi ple purpose. The flange provi des
the stati c seal agai nst the bottom of the groove,
provi des posi ti ve radi al actuati on of the back-up
ri ngs, and stabi li zes the seal agai nst rolli ng i n the
grooves. T he body provi des the squeeze or
i nterference seal agai nst the dynami c surface,
loads the flange to enhance the stati c seal agai nst
the groove, and contri butes elastomeri c mass to
the downstream flange to displace the back-up ring
radi ally. The squeeze effected duri ng i nstallati on
dupli cates that of an O -ri ng, gi vi ng the T-seal i ts
abi li ty to seal at the lowest pressures. Fi nally, the
square or rectangular shape of the T-seal assembly
wi th i ts back-up ri ngs eli mi nates the spi ral fai lure
mode characteri sti c of O -ri ngs. Parker T-seals
cannot spi ral fai l ( See Fi gure 2) .
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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BACK-UP RINGS
Back-up rings are on the outside diameters of piston
T-seals, and the inside diameters of rod T-seals ( See
Figure 3) . The unique hydraulic loading of the back-
up rings by the T-seal flange occurs when the installed
seal assembly is exposed to differential pressure
causi ng posi ti ve back-up ri ng actuati on. Posi ti ve
actuation allows the T-seal back-up rings to respond
more rapidly than the plastic deformation causes O -
ring back-up rings to close an extrusion gap. For this
reason T-seals adapt to wider gaps, and respond to
shock s and pressure surges i mmedi ately by
increasing the radial force against the dynamic surface
( See Figure 4) .
I t should be remembered that extrusion gaps are
seldom constant throughout a stroke. The gap may
vary due to uneven wear along a rod or bore, it may
vary as system pressure ri ses ( breathi ng) and
di stance from end restrai nts changes ( thereby
changing the stretch of cylinder walls) . O vality of
cylinder tubes or rod glands due to side-load is not
necessarily constant throughout the stroke, and out-
of-round tubes may assume a near-perfect circular
shape where restrained by the end caps ( See Figures
5 & 6) .
T hese numerous possi ble sources of changi ng
extrusi on gaps mak e P ark er T-seals speed of
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
response extremely valuable. Despite rapid strokes,
lateral shock loads, pressure surges, and uneven
wear or stretchi ng, Parker T-seals mai ntai n zero
extrusion gaps.
I n the free state, back-up rings appear quite loose
on their seal element. This slack is taken up during
installation, since the interference fit of the seal in
standard O -ri ng grooves ei ther stretches ( pi ston
seals) or compresses ( rod seals) the element to seat
the backups ( See Figure 7) . Parker T-seals are easy
to assemble and may be inserted into their grooves
manually without special assembly tools.
Rod
T-Seal
Piston
T-Seal
Fig. 5 Fig. 7
Fig. 6
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The Parker T-seal back-up rings ability to follow chang-
ing dynamic surfaces rapidly also makes them very
effective wipers, keeping contaminants away from the
sealing line ( See Figure 8) .
SPLIT vs. ENDLESS BACK-UPS
Standard devices in the Parker Aerospace T-Seals
use split ( skive-cut) back-up rings. Skive-cut rings
are simple to install and allow harder and more extru-
sion-resistant materials to be used without sacrific-
ing their ability to respond quickly to gap changes
( See Figure 9) . Endless ( uncut) rings are normally
made of PTFE, which is easily deformed for installa-
tion. An exception to this rather broad rule could be
made in the case of assembled glands, where the
back-up rings need not be excessively stretched or
otherwi se deformed duri ng i nstallati on. I n such
cases, endless back-ups made of filled nylon or even
harder compounds may be installed by direct inser-
tion into an open-end groove, which is subsequently
closed by a gland end-piece, which results in loss of
positive actuation.
I n most cases, Parker Aerospace T-seals may be in-
serted into their grooves manually without special
assembly tools. Where endless nylon back-ups are
used, however, it may be necessary to employ instal-
lation cones for piston seal back-ups and folding tools
for rod seal back-ups, provided small cross sections
and thicknesses are being installed.
Special care must be taken when installing radiused
back-ups. The radius of the back-up rings must be
nested against the radiused surface of the seal ele-
ment. I mproper installation will compromise the seal-
ing ability of the T-seal ( See Figures 10 and 11) .
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Parker utilizes Finite Element Analysis ( FEA) tools to
simulate installation and operating conditions of your
application. As shown in Figure 12 below, correct
installation with proper nesting of back-up rings along
the radiused corner of the elastomeric T-seal element
concentrates the sealing force against the dynamic
surface of the application.
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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I ncorrect installation of
Aerospace T-Seal with
radiused back-up
rings.
WRONG!!
RIGHT!!
Correct installation of
Aerospace T-Seal with
radiused back-up
rings.
Fig. 12
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ZERO BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
O NE BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
TWO BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
ZERO BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
O NE BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
TWO BACK -UP
O -RI NG G RO O VE
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Parkers Aerospace T-seals are available to fit zero,
one and two back-up width AS4716/M I L-G -5514F O -
ring grooves ( See Figures 13 and 14) . The standard
groove width for Parker Aerospace T-Seals is the zero
back-up O -ring groove design. O ne and two back-
up widths are available. All standard Aerospace T-seal
assemblies have two back-ups regardless of the gland
width design.
When specifing Parker Aerospace T-seals for zero, one
or two back-up groove widths, use the following part
number designation:
Zero back-up O-ring groove:
One back-up O-ring groove:
Two back-up O-ring groove:
See P age 7 of thi s catalog for complete part
numbering instructions.
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CUSTOM DESIGNS
Parker A ppli cati ons Engi neers can assi st you i n
designing custom Aerospace T-seals for out-of-the
ordinary applications. Such applications may include
the design of dual staged back-ups for actuators,
limited dynamics, or high pressure conditions. Custom
designs may also be necessary where specialty
compounds are warranted.
DUAL STAGED BACK-UPS
While applications which require dual material back-
ups on each side of the seal are not a standard de-
sign, Parker Applications Engineers can assist you
i n desi gni ng Aerospace T-seals wi th dual-staged
back-up rings to your specifications for applications
warranting the same. G reat care must be taken in
installation of dual-staged back-ups so that the harder
material back-up ring is installed adjacent to the ex-
trusion gap, and the softer material back-up ring is
installed against the seal body ( See Figure 15) .
C all the factory for special part numbering configu-
rati ons on Parker Aerospace T-Seals wi th staged
back-up rings.
PERFLUORINATED ELASTOMERS
Perfluori nated elastomers are used where better
resi stance to aggressi ve chemi cals or extreme
temperature resistance is needed ( See Table 1) .
Fig. 15
N304TA0P1210110E
N304TA1P1210110E
N304TA2P1210110E
HiFluor
3819 75 -15 to +400
3534 90 -15 to +400
Parofluor
8545 75 -15 to +500/550
8588 90 -15 to +500/550
Extreme chemicals
Extreme temps
Better resistance to
aggressive chemicals
Base Elastomer
Compound
Number Duro.
Temp
Range F Service
Table 1. Perfluorinated Elastomers
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SEALING BODY ELASTOMER MATERIALS
Parker's Aerospace T-Seal series provides sealing
bodies in four different standard elastomers (though
literally dozens of alternate materials may be specified
for special duty). These four elastomeric compounds
include:
N304-75 NITRILE (Buna-N or NBR) is one of the most
oil-resistant of the conventional seal polymers. It is
widely used to seal petroleum-based hydraulic fluids
(MIL-H-5606), water/oil emulsions, ethylene glycol
fluids, and pneumatic systems where petroleum-
based lubricants are added to the gas supply. The
N304 compound meets MIL-P-25732, at -65F to
+275F. Besides meeting all the general and special
requirments of T-seal sealing elements, nitriles also
remain resilient at -65F, thereby minimizing leakage
during cold start-ups.
E1267-80 ETHYLENE PROPYLENE (EPR or EPDM)
is particularly useful in low density and high density
phosphate ester fluids such as the Skydrol series,
water-glycol fluids, long-term water service, and brake
fluids from -65F to +300F. Do not use ethylene propy-
lene with petroleum lubricants, solvents or other
petroleum-based fluids, and especially avoid the
practice of lubing the seals during installation with
petroleum oils or greases.
V747-75 FLUOROCARBON (FKM, FPN) is a general
purpose, 75 Shore A hardness fluorocarbon. Its
excel l ent compressi on set resi stance, hi gh
temperature and high pressure resistance make it
excellent in sealing petroleum oils and fuels. The V747
compound meets MIL-R-83248. Temperature range
is -15F to +400F.
V709-90 FLUOROCARBON (FKM, FPN) is a general
purpose, 90 Shore A hardness fluorocarbon. Its
Parker Aerospace T-Seal Materials
Materials used for Parker Aerospace T-Seal assemblies are chosen for their abrasion
resistance, fluid compatibility and temperature range, but the seal element and back-
up rings have additional requirements unique to themselves. The seal element, for
example, must also have high resistance to compression set, provide good adhesion
for a lubricant film, high tear resistance, and long retention of its resilience. Back-up
rings, in addition to the common requirements, must also have high shear strength,
sufficient hardness to bridge large gaps without extrusion, and either the ability to hold a lubricant film or have
self-lubricating properties.
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*Overall temperature range dependent on sealing body elastomer.
Materials
excel l ent compressi on set resi stance, hi gh
temperature and high pressure resistance make it
excellent in sealing petroleum oils and fuels. The V709
compound meets MIL-R-83248. Temperature range
is -15F to +400F.
BACK-UP RING MATERIALS
As with sealing element compounds, Parker's
Aerospace T-Seal series is available in four different
standard back-up ring compounds. These materials
are non-elastomeric, and are extremely resistant to
extrusion.
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE) per MIL-R-
8791 is a self-lubricating polymer with the wide
temperature range of -350F to +400F, and is able to
tolerate any fluids found in aerospace service.* PTFE
tends to cold flow, and is recommended for pressures
up to 3000 psi with maximum diametral clearances of
0.0025 inch.
FILLED PTFE has improved extrusion resistance,
wear and temperature ranges by the use of
compounding fillers, which increases PTFE's hardness
throughout its temperature range. Filled PTFE raises
the maximum pressure recommendations (See Table
3).
NYLATRON (Polyamide Resin with Molybdenum
Disulfide filler) is also self-lubricating, and also has the
ability to hold a strongly adhering film of system lubricant
on its surface. Nylatron is extremely tough and wear-
resistant, and tolerates most petroleum-based fluids,
phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, fuels, lubes, and
solvents. It is more resistant to cold flow from -65F to
+250F than PTFE, though PTFE can actually tolerate
higher temperatures. Unlike PTFE, Nylatron does not
interfere with the adhesion of lubricating films to the
dynamic surfaces. Nylatron may be used to 5000 psi
with diametral clearances of 0.0025 inch.
SEALING BODY
ELASTOMER MATERIALS
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Sealing Body Elastomeric Materials:
Material
Temp.
Range
( F)* Comments
Compound
Reference
Number
Compound
Type
Hardness
(Shore A)
Service
Fluids Temp
Range
(F)
Comments/Applications
M I L-R-25732
M il-R-3065
M il-Std -417 ( M ilitary aircraft petroleum-based
hydraulic fluids, fuels, lubes)
NAS 1613
M I L-R-83248
Back-up Ring Materials:
Fluoro-
carbon
Compound
Reference
Number
NOTICE:
Parker Packing Applications Engineers will be pleased to suggest special compounds for special applications where standard materials fall
short of requirements. Many additional materials are already available as options to the standards, and still more may be qualified to
unusual requirements.
Table 2. Standard Elastomeric Aerospace T-Seal Compounds
Table 3. Standard Back-up Ring M aterials for Aerospace T-Seals
6
80
75
75
90
Best for static applications requiring positive
sealing. M il-R-8791. G ood in vacuum with low
gas permeability. Low particulate generation.
Excellent in cryogenics. Can be used in slow,
infrequent dynamics. Recommended to 3000
psi.
Excellent all-purpose material. Best for dynamic
applications running on moderate to hard
surfaces. High wear material with low abrasion.
Recommended to 5000 psi .
0110 Virgin PTFE
0245 G raphite/PTFE
0008 Carbon Fiber/PTFE
A dynamic material for softer surfaces and a
static material for high temperatures. G ood wear
resistance with very low abrasion.
Recommended to 4000 psi.
-350
to
+ 400
-250
to
+ 550
-250
to
+ 550
Color
White
Brown
Dk. G ray
4655 Nylatron
Excellent chemical resistance. Recommended
to 5000 psi on Dash Size # -006 to -149.
Recommended to 10000 psi on Dash Size #
-210 to -460.
-65
to
+ 250
G ray
Nitrile
Ethylene
Propylene
Fluoro-
carbon
-65
to
+ 275
-65
to
+ 300
*Overall temperature range dependent on sealing body elastomer.
Materials
-15
to
+ 400
-15
to
+ 400
M I L-R-83248
G eneral purpose
sealing, petroleum
oils and fluids,
cold water
Phosphate ester-
based hydraulic
fluids ( Skydrol)
Petroleum oils, di-
ester base lubri-
cants, silicone
fluids and greases
Petroleum oils, di-
ester base lubri-
cants, silicone
fluids and greases
V709
V747
1267
N304
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Part Numbering
Parker AerospaceT-Seals may be completely described and ordered by a seven-part
composite Part Number ( see below) . Alpha-numeric codes define all standard seal
dimensions, materials and configurations. Special materials or sizes, should be ordered
only after consultation with Parker Packings Applications Engineers, who will help you
construct the proper Part Number. The materials and dimensions given in Tables 4 through
8 accommodate most aviation hydraulic and pneumatic requirements, but Parker has many
other materials, combinations of materials and special-size capability on request. For special design assistance
and custom part numbering, photocopy pages 13 and 14 of this catalog, fill in the required information and fax or
mail the same to Parkers Applications Engineers.
Parker Aerospace T-Seal Part Numbers may be constructed as follows:
EXAMPLE: A piston T-seal is required for a cylinder bore of 1.241 inch, to replace an O -ring in a zero back-up
AS4716/M I L-G -5514F groove, operating in M I L-H-5605 fluid at 3000 psi and 200F.
This Part Number would be written in these seven steps:
Step 1: Select Sealing Body
Elastomeric M aterial.
( See Table 2, Page 6.)
Step 2: Designator for Aerospace
T-Seal.
Step 3: G roove Width. Standard
groove width is the zero back-
up groove width.
( See Table 3, Page 6.)
N304 TA 0 P 121 0110 E
Groove
Width
0 B/U = 0
1 B/U = 1
2 B/U = 2
Back-Up
Ring
Material
Piston / Rod
P R
Aircraft
T-Seal
Endless
or Split
Backup
E / S
Elastomer
Material
N304 TA 0 P 121 0110
Dash Size
AS4716/
Mil-G-5514F
E
7
Step 4: Designator for Piston or Rod
seal.
Step 5: Dash Size Number
AS4716/M I L-G -5514F.
( See Tables 4-8, Pages 8-12.)
Step 6: Select Back-up Ring M aterial.
( See Table 3, Page 6.)
Step 7: Designator for Endless or Split
Back-up Ring.
Part Numbering
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AS4716
Dash
Size
Number
Piston
Gland Dimensions / AS4716/MIL-G-5514F
(Back-up Groove Width)
Bore
Dia.
Groove
Dia.
+.001
- .000
+.000
- .001
2 0
+.005
- .000
+.010
- .000
+.010
- .000
.005
Rod
Dia.
Groove
Dia.
Rod
.004
.094
.154
.210
.150
.207
+.000
- .001
+.001
- .000
+.002
- .000
+.000
- .002
+.000
- .002
+.002
- .000
A C B-1 B D A-1
.005
Groove Width
Piston
OD
+.001
- .000
+.002
- .000
Bore
Dia.
+.000
- .002
+.000
- .001
8
.233
.264
.295
.327
.358
.420
.483
.548
.611
.673
.736
.798
.861
.923
.989
1.051
1.114
1.176
1.239
1.301
1.384
1.426
1.489
.123
.154
.189
.220
.250
.312
.375
.441
.504
.566
.629
.691
.753
.815
.881
.943
1.006
1.068
1.131
1.193
1.256
1.318
1.381
.235
.266
.297
.329
.360
.422
.485
.550
.613
.675
.738
.800
.863
.925
.991
1.053
1.116
1.178
1.241
1.303
1.366
1.428
1.491
.125
.156
.187
.219
.250
.312
.375
.235
.266
.294
.327
.359
.421
.484
.545
.608
.670
.733
.795
.858
.920
.983
1.045
1.108
1.170
1.233
1.295
1.358
1.420
1.483
.123
.154
.185
.217
.248
.310
.373
-006
-007
-008
-009
-010
-011
-012
-013
-014
-015
-016
-017
-018
-019
-020
-021
-022
-023
-024
-025
-026
-027
-028
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.435
.498
.560
.623
.685
.748
.810
.873
.935
.998
1.060
1.123
1.185
1.248
1.310
1.373
.437
.500
.562
.625
.687
.750
.812
.875
.937
1.000
1.062
1.125
1.187
1.250
1.312
1.375
.098*
M il-G -5514F:
*-006 to -009 0 G roove Width .094