DTW rod wipers are a D-style single lip, snap-in design with a radial static sealing lip on the outside surface that maintains a positive sealing contact. An axial static seal lip on the external top side of the heel keeps the wiper tight in the groove and also serves as an additional static seal to prevent the ingress dust and contaminates around the outside of the seal. DTW wipers feature a slotted heel; vents on the inside edge to prevent the wiper trapping pressure or being pushed out by pressure in the event the rod seal has become damaged or has exceeded its service life. DTW wipers are currently available in metric sizes. For imperial, please see DSW rod wipers. For sizes not found in the DTW range, please check our SQW range

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DX are a snap-in rod wiper that fit D-style rod wiper grooves. DX wipers have a patented profile with a single lip design and are vented on the inside edge. These profiles incorporate a rubber o’ring that maintains a robust static sealing contact in the groove. The o’ring also serves as an energiser and provides robust and long term preload on the dynamic wiper lip. In case of radial misalignment, the entire TPU wiper ring follows the eccentric movement as the relatively soft and flexible rubber o’ring energiser deforms to compensate.

DKB rod wipers are a medium to heavy duty double lip press-fit design with a rubber lip. The internal-facing wiper lip wipes excess fluid film from the rod on the extending stroke and allows this excess fluid to return under the rod seal on the retracting stroke. Double acting wipers therefore extend the service life of rod sealing systems. DKB wipers are available in metric sizes.

Central to the production and transmission of electricity generated at sea is the construction of an offshore substation and the installation of the second export cable to reach the coastline. These elements were successfully completed for Thornton Bank wind farm during last year.

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SQW rod wipers are a medium duty single lip snap-in design with a square shoulder. SQW wipers feature pressure relief ridges on the inside of the heel that prevent the wiper trapping pressure or being pushed out by pressure in the event the rod seal has become damaged or has exceeded its service life. Most sizes feature a secondary outside lip to prevent the ingress of dust and contaminates from around the outside of the seal. SQW wipers are available in metric sizes. For sizes not found in the SQW range, please check our DTW range.

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Wiper seals maintain sealing contact to the piston rod when the equipment is stationary and in use. Without a wiper seal, the retracting piston rod could transport contaminates into the cylinder which can adversely affect performance and service life of hydraulic systems.

GA and GC rod wipers are medium to heavy duty single lip press-fit design with a rubber wiping lip that protrudes from the shoulder. This design allows small radial cross sections and reduces the risk of contaminants adhering to the wiper lip. GC wipers have a design where mating surfaces are completely covered in rubber and are ideal in situations where electrolysis between two mating metal parts can cause corrosion.

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The installation of the remaining 18 plants is scheduled to begin in March of this year for completion during the summer. Once fully operational, Thornton Bank offshore wind farm will boast an installed output of approximately 325 megawatts (MW), capable of supplying some 600,000 people with electricity a year.

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DSW are a D-style snap-in rod wiper and have a single lip design and radial double bump static sealing lips on the outside surface that maintains a positive sealing contact with the rod. DSW wipers feature a slotted heel; vents on the inside edge that prevent the wiper trapping pressure or being pushed out of the groove by pressure in the event the rod seal has become damaged or has exceeded its service life.

Hydraulic cylinders operate in a variety of applications and environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, debris and outside weather conditions. To prevent these contaminates from entering the cylinder assembly and hydraulic system, wiper seals (also known as scrapers, excluders or dust seals) are fitted on the external side of the cylinder head.

Dr. Hans Bünting, CEO of RWE Innogy: “Construction of Thornton Bank wind farm is on schedule and is matching up to our expectations. This project shows that – when the conditions are right and long-term planning is possible – offshore wind energy can work on an industrial scale.” Owning a 26.7 percent interest, RWE Innogy is the largest private shareholder in Thornton Bank wind farm.

PA rod wipers are a heavy duty single lip press-fit design with a wiping lip that protrudes from the shoulder. This design allows for small radial cross sections and reduces the risk of contaminants adhering to the wiper lip. PA profiles are suitable for heavy duty off-highway applications and are available in metric sizes.

The turbines are set to generate approximately 500,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity a year. This output meets the average annual energy needs of around 140,000 households in Belgium. RWE’s Dutch subsidiary Essent is responsible for the distribution of Thornton Bank 2 electricity.

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When the wiper lip encounters resistance from stout contaminants adhered to the rod such as tree sap, dried mud or frozen rain, the profile twists as the rod retracts and increases the preload on the dynamic wiper lip. Therefore, DX profiles include the functionality of press-fit wipers as with the convenience of snap-in wipers. DX wipers are available in imperial sizes for D-style grooves.

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Thornton Bank wind farm is situated some 30 kilometres off the coast of Belgium in waters up to 30 metres deep. The first phase of the wind farm went into operation in 2009. The six 5 megawatt plants of Thornton Bank 1 produced more than 450,000 MWh up to present. The third and final phase is to feature 24 wind turbines. Six of these were erected in 2012. They are also connected to the grid and are already producing electricity.

STW rod wipers are a light-duty single lip snap-in design with a double-stepped shoulder to firmly secure the wiper within the groove. STW wipers feature pressure relief ridges on the inside of the heel that prevent the wiper trapping pressure or being pushed out of the groove by pressure in the event the rod seal has become damaged or has exceeded its service life. STW wipers are available in metric sizes.

Thornton Bank wind farm is one of the largest project-financed offshore wind farms in Europe. In all, eight commercial European banks, the European Investment Bank and the German and Danish export credit agencies have provided approximately 900 million euros in financing and venture capital. The total investment amounts to approx. 1.3 billion euros.

WPB rod wipers are a heavy duty press-fit single lip design with a rubber lip. The wiper lip does not protrude from the shoulder of the seal allowing a more compact arrangement when the cylinder is retracted. WPB wipers are available in imperial sizes.

HW rod wipers have a double lip snap-in design with an internal-facing wiper lip that regulates the lubrication film on the rod. The internal lip wipes away any excess fluid film from the rod on the extending stroke and allows this excess fluid to return under the rod seal on the retracting stroke. Double acting wipers therefore improve the performance and extend the service life of rod sealing systems. HW wipers are available in metric and imperial sizes.

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AN/A9S rod wipers have a single lip snap-in design and a short square shoulder. AN/A9S wipers feature a slotted heel; vents on the inside edge prevent the wiper trapping pressure the wiper trapping pressure or being pushed out by pressure in the event the rod seal has become damaged or has exceeded its service life. Commonly found on American equipment, AN/A9S wipers are available in imperial sizes for housings in accordance to AN6231 and ANSI/B93.35M.

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Hydraulic cylinders operate in a variety of applications and environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, debris and outside weather conditions.

The outside static sealing of the wiper within the groove is also important to avoid moisture or particles from entering the system around the outside of the wiper seal. Sealing Australia stocks a comprehensive range of rod wipers.

Thornton Bank 2 offshore wind farm, located off the Belgian coast, was fully commissioned in January. The second phase of the wind farm consisting of 24 new wind turbines with a total output of 148 megawatts (MW) is now fully in operation and connected to the grid.

PAD rod wipers are a heavy duty double lip press-fit design. The internal-facing wiper lip wipes excess fluid film from the rod on the extending stroke and allows this excess fluid to return under the rod seal on the retracting stroke. Double acting wipers therefore extend the service life of rod sealing systems. PAD profiles are also available with a vent in the internal lip (designation PADV; available upon request). The vent prevents pressure build up on the internal-facing lip. PAD and PADV wipers are available in metric sizes.

DSI rod wipers are a light to medium duty single lip snap-in design with a simple square shoulder. One of the most common styles found hydraulics and pneumatics, this metric D-style wiper can be ordered in many different rubber compounds including XNBR, FKM, EPDM as well as food grade compounds, please contact us for more information.

MCW rod wipers are a heavy duty press-fit single lip design. The wiper lip does not protrude from the shoulder of the seal allowing a more compact arrangement when the cylinder is retracted. MCW wipers are available in metric and imperial sizes.

The electricity generated by the wind turbines reaches the substation at a voltage of 33 kilovolts (kV); there it is converted to a voltage level of 150 kV. The electricity is then transported via two export cables to the coastal in-feed point at Sas-Slijkens in the West Flanders region, where it is fed into the national grid.