An historical review of studies of polymeric seals in reciprocating hydraulic systems

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 213, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 215-226

  Nau, B S ^a  

^a BHR GROUP LIMITED   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Design; Fluid power; Performance; Polymeric seals; Research

Indexed keywords

DESIGN; HISTORY; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM; PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT; POLYMER; RECIPROCATING SEAL;

EID: 0032860633     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/1350650991542956     Document Type: Article

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