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Life
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Estimate hydraulic seal service life from PV factor, material limits, and operating conditions
Input Parameters
Operating Pressure (psi)
Sliding Velocity (ft/min)
Seal Material
Polyurethane (PV=150000)
PTFE (PV=100000)
NBR (PV=60000)
FKM (PV=80000)
Operating Temp (°F)
Calculate
Results
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PV Factor
psi·ft/min
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PV Limit
psi·ft/min
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PV Ratio
%
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Est. Seal Life
hours
Reference
PV Factor = Pressure × Velocity PV must be below material limit for acceptable life Temperature above 200°F significantly reduces life