Characteristics and performance
A medium to heavy duty double acting seal, the Hallite 56 has shown itself over many years to be an effective and robust piston seal in a wide variety of applications. Designed for split pistons it offers the benefits in terms of sealing efficiency and low friction gained from rubber/fabric and a specific proportion of rubber in contact with the cylinder surface.
The centre of the seal is rubber which is bonded to two ‘U’ section bases of rubberised fabric, and is compressed by the housing to obtain an effective low pressure seal. When the pressure increases the rubber seal energises the ‘U’ section and deforms it to the housing, increasing the sealing area and improving the seal.
Rubberised fabric is used to protect the rubber because it has strength and durability which combines with its ability to retain lubricant, to help keep friction low and reduce wear.
Product details
The proportions of the range have been determined to give a satisfactory performance when used with the recommended operating conditions.
Many other sizes are available outside this range.
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Max pressure *
Temp range
Max speed
* Max pressure stated is dependant on the material variant selected. Please consult the datasheet for further information.
- Recomended
- Possible
- Not suitable
* For fluid types marked as possible, please call our team of experts on 1-800-668-7970 to talk through your requirements and determine if this seal is the most suitable for your needs.
| Dynamic application | Static application | |
|---|---|---|
| Fluids based on mineral oil | ||
| Any | Recommended | Recommended |
| Waterbased fluids | ||
| HFA (5/95) | Possible | Recommended |
| HFB (60/40 invert emulsion) | Recommended | Recommended |
| HFC (water glycol) | Recommended | Recommended |
| Water | Possible | Possible |
| Other fluid types | ||
| Air/Nitrogen | Not suitable | Possible |
| HFD (Phosphate ester ARYL Type) | Not suitable | Not suitable |
| Synthetic esters (HEES, HFDU) | Possible | Possible |
