Low Friction Hydraulic Seals – Improve Efficiency
Installation of hydraulic seals starts with clean components; contaminants cause 80% failures. Use finger caging for O-rings over splines. Lubricate with system fluid. Align rods to avoid pinching. Torque glands per manufacturer specs. For oilfield, API RP 6A details torque sequences. Post-install, pressure test at 50% rating. Documentation tracks batches for traceability in critical BOPs