Proper Installation Checklist and Storage Principles for Rubber Parts: Triple Service Life
More than 40% of premature O-ring and oil seal failures are due to incorrect installation or improper storage.
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More than 40% of premature O-ring and oil seal failures are due to incorrect installation or improper storage.
More than half of premature rubber-part failures happen not because of poor part quality, but because of an installation error or improper storage. Even a high-quality O-ring or oil seal can be damaged before it even reaches the customer if it's installed with a scratch or stored in a warehouse exposed to direct light and heat. This step-by-step checklist covers both proper installation and correct storage.
This article is part of the Comprehensive Guide to Rubber Seals. If you're trying to diagnose the cause of a failure that has already occurred, the Causes of Leakage, Cracking and Drying of Rubber Parts article offers a more detailed guide.
Table of Contents
- Why Preventing Human Error Matters When Handling Rubber Parts
- Part One: Step-by-Step Checklist for Installing Seals
- Part Two: Standard Storage Principles for Elastomers (ISO 2230)
- Signs of Warehouse-Damaged Parts
Checklist for Proper Installation of Rubber Parts
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