Rod Seal Installation

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Typical installation of a u-cup type rod seal.
Fitting tool I for rod seals	The snap fitting into non-split housings (Installation recommendation I) can essentially be made easier through suitable fitting tools. U-packings of 1 3/8" or 35 mm diameter (profile thickness 3/16" or 5 mm) up to nominal diameter 3 1/4" or 80 mm (profile thickness 3/8" or 10 mm) are snapped into non-split grooves. For this the ring is formed into a kidney shape and pushed into the rod guide. The tool is withdrawn after the seal snaps into the groove.
Fitting tool II for rod seals	A further possibility for snap-in fitting of rod seals exists in the application of a suitable plug and a rod.
Fitting aid for rod seals	In doing this, the seal is first of all positioned by hand to one side of the groove, and then pushed with a rod until it snaps into the groove. Plug and rod should be made out of a suitable plastic material.
Fitting aid for rod seals	Before fitting sealing components, the whole system is to be cleaned to remove residues, shavings, dirt and other foreign bodies from the process. When assembling, seals may not be pulled or stretched over sharp edges, threads, spring grooves or similar. These areas are to be covered before fitting