Rod guide ring, Type SF
The rod guide ring type SF prevents metal parts from contacting each other and additionally absorbs occurring shear forces. As standard it is made of the compound PTFE + carbon or PTFE + bronze. However, other materials are also available.
Given its good media resistance, the rod guide ring can be used in several media ranging from mineral oil-based hydraulic liquids, environment-friendly hydraulic liquids and water-oil emulsions to flame-resistant hydraulic liquids.
Rod guide rings offer high temperature and media resistance and a low static pressure resistance; furthermore they show excellent gliding behavior, good emergency running properties and also a high wear resistance.
Application media
- Mineral oil-based hydraulic liquids
- Water-oil emulsions
- Environment-friendly hydraulic liquids
- Flame-resistant hydraulic liquids
Application range
Pressure resistance: max. 15 N/mm² at 25°C
Pressure resistance: max. 12 N/mm² at 80°C
Temperature: max. 8 N/mm² at 120°C, up to 15 m/s, – 30 °C to +200 °C
Surface finish
| Roughness depth | Ra | Rt |
| Running surface | ≤ 0,3 µm | ≤ 3,0 µm |
| Groove base | ≤ 1,6 µm | ≤ 16,0 µm |
| Groove flank | ≤ 1,6 µm | ≤ 16,0 µm |
Installation dimensions
| Rods ø D | Gap Z | Gap size S | Radius R max. |
| < 40,0 | 1,0 – 3,0 | 0,25 – 0,4 | 0,2 für ø D ≤ 250,0 0,4 für ø D ≤ 250,0 |
| < 80,0 | 3,0 – 6,0 | 0,25 – 0,5 | |
| < 140,0 | 5,0 – 10,0 | 0,3 – 0,6 | |
| < 340,0 | 7,0 – 14,0 | 0,4 – 0,6 |
PTFE profile ring material
PTFE + bronze
Used preferably for hard counter running surfaces; is a standard material in hydraulics
PTFE + carbon/graphite
Used with softer counter running surfaces such as stainless steels, aluminum and bronze, also preferably where the media water and steam play a role.
For other possible materials see our overview of PTFE materials in the technical information section.
Materials overview for dynamic seals (PDF)
The following overview is a selection of typical PTFE materials used for seals, guide elements and wipers. Further PTFE materials are available for special applications.
Product data sheet (PDF)
Our data sheet for the Rod guide ring, Type SF can be found here.
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