Chesterton ® Engineered Polymer Solutions 8K

8K Super Parachute ®

8K – Product Data

Chesterton® 8K is a
stacked V-Ring set for
HYDRAULIC applications.
Unlike conventional stacked
seals, 8K’s make contact
through the center to ensure
even loading, longer sealing
life and with minimal gland
pressure. No re-adjustment
is needed after installation.
■ Flared, pressure sensitive
lip; sealing forces are
reactive to pressure.
■ Even stack load enables
faster cycling with less
friction and optimum
sealing force.
■ Delivered as split
components for ease Available Materials and Seal Sizes
of installation.
■ Available in spiral coil Materials Code S
(continuous length of seal ). 95A Super Polymer O ≤1.25 (32 )
Easy to cut to size by 85A Super Polymer A ≤1.25 (32 )
end-user to enable quick
and easy replacement. Fluoroelastomer J ≤0.75 (19 )
Lowers inventory costs. TFE Elastomer* E ≤0.75 (19 )
■ 95A Super Polymer is
Hi-Temp. Polymer H ≤1.25 (32 )
recognized as the best
overall seal material FDA Polymer Z ≤1.25 (32 )
that can be used in the FDA Fluoroelastomer* Y ≤0.75 ( 19 )
majority of situations. 0 5 10 15 70
Other materials available (0) (127) (254) (381)
Minimum I.D. to Maximum O.D. – Inch (mm)
(1778)

to meet specific S = Cross Section

requirements.
■ All seals are furnished split
unless otherwise specified.
= Call for Availability
*
Typical Applications
• Metal extrusion • Front end loaders • Hydraulic benders • Laundry presses
presses • Rotary drills • Timber harvesting • Marine applications
• Triplex pumps • Crawler tractors equipment • Paper mill cylinders
• Main clamping • Multi-stage • Chip board presses • Ship loading
ram cylinders • Compactors equipment
• Power shovels

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8K – Technical Data
Operating Temperature Range –°F (°C )
To select an 8K seal:
■ Choose the appropriate 95A Super Polymer
material according to 85A Super Polymer
temperature, speed and
Fluoroelastomer
pressure considerations
given in the charts TFE Elastomer
on pages 5.2 and 5.3. Hi-Temp. Polymer
FDA Polymer
FDA Fluoroelastomer
–100 0 100 200 300 400 500
(–73) (0) (38) (93) (149) (204) (260)

Approximate Operating Speeds – ft/min (m/sec )

95A Super Polymer
85A Super Polymer
Fluoroelastomer
TFE Elastomer
Hi-Temp. Polymer
FDA Polymer
FDA Fluoroelastomer
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
(0) (0.25) (0.50) (0.75) (1.00) (1.25) (1.50)
■ Reciprocating Speed

Recommended Surface Finishes – µ Inch (µ m )

95A Super Polymer
85A Super Polymer
Fluoroelastomer
TFE Elastomer
Hi-Temp. Polymer
FDA Polymer
FDA Fluoroelastomer
8 16 24 32 40 48 56
■ Static Surface (0.2) (0.4) (0.6) (0.8) (1.0) (1.2) (1.4)
■ Dynamic Surface

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8K – Technical Data – Recommended Operating Pressures – psi ( bar )

95A Super Polymer – Hi-Temp. Polymer
Calculate diametrical
Pressure – BAR
clearances as follows : 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
0.035
Diametrical clearance
0.8
=C–d 0.03

Diametrical Clearance – Inch

Diametrical Clearance – mm
Gland inside diameter = C 0.025
Anti-extrusion
Rod diameter = d ring necessary 0.6

0.02

0.015 0.4

0.01
0.2
0.005

0
0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
Pressure – psi

85A Super Polymer – FDA Polymer

Pressure – BAR
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
0.035

0.8
0.03
Diametrical Clearance – Inch

Diametrical Clearance – mm
0.025
Anti-extrusion
ring necessary 0.6

0.02

0.015 0.4

0.01
0.2
0.005

0
0 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 7,500
Pressure – psi
Do not use above 7,500 psi (517 BAR )

Fluoroelastomer – TFE Elastomer – FDA Fluoroelastomer

Pressure – BAR
50 100 150 200 250 300
0.035

0.8
0.03
Diametrical Clearance – Inch

Diametrical Clearance – mm

0.025
Anti-extrusion
ring necessary 0.6

0.02

0.015 0.4

0.01
0.2
0.005

0
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000
Pressure – psi
Do not use above 5,000 psi (345 BAR )

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8K – Seal Selection
Step 1 Determine Equipment Dimensions
To select an 8K seal:
■ You will need the SHIM (See Note) L3
following equipment Seals
dimensions. Top Bottom
Adapter Adapter S
■ Rod diameter = d
■ Groove diameter = D1
ØC Ød ØD1
■ Stuffing Box Depth = L3
■ Cross-section (S ) = SHIM (See Note)
( D1 – d ) ÷ 2
Notes:
Pressure chart is
based on split seals Step 2 Find the Item Number
and includes both
Top and Bottom adapters. ■ Use the cross-section and applicable Ød and ØD1,
Shims are usually required to find the item number in the 8K seal listing.
at installation to achieve ■ For diameters that are not listed, pick the next available
the correct compression larger size and check that it is not more than 20% larger
of seal set. See steps 4 - 6 than the required size. Call for details.
on page 5.5 for shim height
calculation.

Step 3 Determine Number of Seals Required based on Pressure

■ Determine the total number of seals required

( including Top and Bottom adapters ), from the chart below.

12

11

10
1 Top and 1 Bottom Adapter
Number of Seals including

0 500 1000 1500 2000 25003000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000
(35) (70) (100) (140) (170)
(200) (240) (275) (310) (350) (380) (410)
Pressure psi (BAR)
NOTE: For pressure 3000 psi (200 bar) and above we suggest the use of an anti-extrusion ring.

■ For pressures above 6,000 psi (400 bar ), call for details.
■ The minimum recommended seal set consists of a
five (5) ring set: (1) Top adapter, (3 ) Seals, (1) Bottom adapter.

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