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    Elastohydrodynamic simulation of pneumatic sealing friction considering 3D surface topography
    (2022) Bauer, Niklas; Baumann, Matthias; Feldmeth, Simon; Bauer, Frank; Schmitz, Katharina
    This contribution presents an elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) model for pneumatic spool valves. For an accurate estimation of the transient friction of this tribological sealing system, the surface topography of the cylindrical sealing counterfaces of the valve housings are measured and analyzed with an optical surface measurement instrument. Based on the surface topography data, tribological properties and flow factors of the system are derived. It has been found that the consideration of the surface topography has a significant influence on the simulation results of the EHL model, lowering the calculated friction force by up to 20 %.
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    Modeling the pumping behavior of macroscopic lead structures on shaft counterfaces of rotary shaft seals
    (2023) Engelfried, Maximilian; Haffner, Georg; Baumann, Matthias; Bauer, Frank
    The leak tightness of the sealing system rotary shaft seal is based on the formation of an active back-pumping effect of the sealing ring. Here, the sealing ring pumps the fluid in the sealing gap back into the housing. However, this active sealing mechanism is disturbed by so-called “lead structures”. Lead structures include all types of directional structures on the sealing counterface which create rotation-dependent axial fluid pumping. Lead-affected sealing counterfaces can thus cause leakage or insufficient lubrication of the sealing contact. To ensure leak tightness, lead must be avoided or tolerated. This article investigates how different structural characteristics of lead affect the amount of fluid pumped by the shaft surface. For this purpose, 26 shafts are subjected to surface analyzing methods and an experimental pumping rate test. The interaction of various geometric features of the lead structures and their combined effect on the pumping capacity is modeled based on the measured data. Appropriated correlation models are discussed and relationships between shaft lead and its pumping effect are shown. The aim is to estimate shaft pumping rates based on surface measurements in future. The results contribute to the derivation of measurable tolerance values for lead and to the prevention of leakage.
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    Influence of protection lips on the frictional torque of rotary shaft seals
    (2024) Olbrich, Christoph; Feldmeth, Simon; Bauer, Frank
    Rotary shaft seals are used to seal rotating machine parts. In most cases one single sealing lip (main lip) contacts the shaft and separates the fluid on one side from the environment on the other side. To prevent the entry of other fluids and or particles, seals with additional protection lips are used (two lips), especially in heavily contaminated environments. When the protection lip contacts the shaft, a vacuum can form between the main lip and the protection lip, leading to increased contact pressure and friction. The increased frictional torque generates more heat and leads to overheating in the contact area between the lip and the shaft. Test runs conducted on a friction torque test bench with various seal configurations confirm that the two lips influence each other. Higher frictional torques and contact temperatures occur, when the volume between the lips isn't vented. This shows the importance of venting.
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    Assessment of the Lubricity of Grease‐Sealing Rotary Shaft Seals Based on Grease Properties
    (2022) Hahn, Susanne; Feldmeth, Simon; Bauer, Frank
    Grease‐lubricated sealing systems have an increased risk of starved lubrication. For this work, the lubricity of 23 greases in a rotary shaft sealing system was evaluated with a new test and evaluation method. The lubricity was then correlated with rheological and other grease properties. These grease properties are either available by the data sheet or can be measured with low effort. The results of the correlation allow a preselection of greases which are expected to lubricate rotary shaft seals well. This can support manufacturers and users in considering the lubrication of the sealing system early in the development process.
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    Wellendichtringe aus PTFE-Compound - ein Werkstoff mit besonderem Betriebsverhalten
    (2016) Schiefer, Felix; Gölz, Jan; Bauer, Frank; Haas, Werner
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    Multiscale structural mechanics of rotary shaft seals : numerical studies and visual experiments
    (2023) Grün, Jeremias; Gohs, Marco; Bauer, Frank
    Although rotary shaft seals have been used successfully in many industrial applications for decades, their tribological behavior is still not completely understood. In-depth knowledge of the structural mechanics is essential for the design and optimization of such sealing systems. High complexity results from the multiscale interactions in the tribological system rotary shaft seal. Large macroscopic deformations occur due to the hyperelastic material behavior of elastomers coupled with microscopic tangential distortions of the sealing edge surface in the contact area. This paper includes both numerical and experimental studies on the tribological behavior of rotary shaft seals. A multiscale finite element model provides the simulation of the macroscopic deformations and the microscopic displacements. A test rig equipped with a hollow glass shaft enables in situ visual contact analyses, qualitative determinations of pressure distributions and quantitative measurements of elastomer surface distortions. The optical phenomenon of frustrated total internal reflection enables qualitative evaluations of the pressure distribution. Particle image velocimetry (PIV) is employed to quantify the tangential distortions. The test rig enables the measurement of the friction torque with the same configuration. The results of the numerical and experimental investigations for the radial load, friction torque and tangential distortions are compared and discussed. This serves to validate the simulation methods and the correlation of the measured parameters. This finally results in a solid and validated basis for further tribological investigations of rotary shaft seals.
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