Guide rings

Seals Product Introduction

# **SKF Hydraulic Seals and Guide Rings: Engineered for Reliability and Performance**

In demanding industrial and mobile hydraulic applications, sealing systems play a critical role in ensuring efficiency, longevity, and contamination control. SKF, a global leader in bearing and sealing solutions, offers a comprehensive range of **hydraulic seals and guide rings** designed to withstand extreme pressures, dynamic movements, and harsh operating conditions. These precision-engineered components are essential for maintaining optimal performance in hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and other fluid power systems across industries such as construction, agriculture, automotive, and manufacturing.

## **Technical Features and Design Excellence**

SKF hydraulic seals and guide rings are manufactured using advanced materials and innovative sealing geometries to deliver superior performance:

– **High-Performance Materials:** SKF utilizes specialized polyurethane (PU), nitrile rubber (NBR), and thermoplastic materials to ensure excellent wear resistance, low friction, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic fluids, including biodegradable and fire-resistant oils.
– **Optimized Sealing Profiles:** Precision-designed lip geometries enhance sealing efficiency, reducing leakage while minimizing friction and stick-slip effects in reciprocating and rotating applications.
– **Robust Guide Rings:** SKF guide rings (also known as wear rings or bearing strips) provide stable piston and rod guidance, preventing metal-to-metal contact and reducing wear in hydraulic cylinders.
– **Enhanced Durability:** Advanced coatings and composite materials extend service life, even in abrasive or high-pressure environments.

## **Performance Advantages**

SKF hydraulic seals and guide rings are engineered to deliver key benefits in industrial and mobile equipment:

– **Leakage Prevention:** Tight sealing performance minimizes fluid loss, maintaining system efficiency and reducing environmental contamination.
– **Reduced Friction and Wear:** Optimized designs lower energy consumption and extend component life by reducing heat generation and mechanical wear.
– **High-Pressure Resistance:** Capable of operating in systems with pressures exceeding **500 bar (7,250 psi)**, SKF seals ensure reliability in heavy-duty applications.
– **Temperature and Chemical Stability:** Resistant to extreme temperatures (-40°C to +200°C / -40°F to +392°F) and aggressive hydraulic fluids, ensuring long-term performance.

## **Typical Applications**

SKF hydraulic seals and guide rings are widely used in:

– **Industrial Machinery:** Hydraulic presses, injection molding machines, and CNC equipment.
– **Mobile Hydraulics:** Excavators, loaders, cranes, and agricultural machinery.
– **Automotive Systems:** Power steering, braking systems, and suspension components.
– **Precision Equipment:** Aerospace actuators, marine hydraulics, and robotics.

By combining cutting-edge materials, precision engineering, and rigorous testing, SKF hydraulic seals and guide rings provide dependable sealing solutions that enhance equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational efficiency. Whether in harsh industrial environments or high-precision applications, SKF sealing technology ensures reliability under pressure.

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Designation Piston groove diameter / Rod diameter Cylinder bore diameter / Housing groove bore diameter Housing groove width Mass
PGR 140X134X13-PF
134.0 mm
140.0 mm
13.0 mm
0.019 kg
PGR 140X135X9.7-PF
135.0 mm
140.0 mm
9.7 mm
0.0131 kg
PGR 160X154X13-PF
154.0 mm
160.0 mm
13.0 mm
0.0235 kg
PGR 160X154X19.5-PF
154.0 mm
160.0 mm
19.5 mm
0.0345 kg
PGR 160X154X30-PF
154.0 mm
160.0 mm
30.0 mm
0.057 kg
PGR 170X164X30-PF
164.0 mm
170.0 mm
30.0 mm
0.058 kg
PGR 190X184X25-PF
184.0 mm
190.0 mm
25.0 mm
0.0525 kg
PGR 220X212X30-PF
212.0 mm
220.0 mm
30.0 mm
0.0981 kg
PGR 240X232X40-PF
232.0 mm
240.0 mm
40.0 mm
0.147 kg
PGR 270X262X40-PF
262.0 mm
270.0 mm
40.0 mm
0.16 kg
PGR 100X95X15-PF
95.0 mm
100.0 mm
15.0 mm
0.0136 kg
PGR 320X312X50-PF
312.0 mm
320.0 mm
50.0 mm
0.248 kg
PGR 105X99X13-PF
99.0 mm
105.0 mm
13.0 mm
0.0154 kg
PGR 32X28.9X4-PF
28.9 mm
32.0 mm
4.0 mm
0.0005 kg
PGR 110X104X20-PF
104.0 mm
110.0 mm
20.0 mm
0.0247 kg
PGR 32X29X4-PF
29.0 mm
32.0 mm
4.0 mm
0.1 kg
PGR 115X109X13-PF
109.0 mm
115.0 mm
13.0 mm
0.0163 kg
PGR 35X30X5.6-PF
30.0 mm
35.0 mm
5.6 mm
0.0015 kg