V-Packing Seals/O-Ring For Aluminium Extrusion Press (gaskets for main ram)

Spare parts are an important of maintenance management at aluminum extrusion plant. If aluminum extrusion plants waiting for parts at the downtime of machine; it will spend considerable time and effort having parts specially made or flown in on a rush basis. Good pre-inventory for spare parts of aluminum extrusion machine may well save you from disaster someday.

This V-Packing seals is the sealing ring for sealing the main cylinder of aluminum extrusion press.

Material of V-packing seals: Vulcanized Rubber; The outside of two rings can be nylon because nylon will be more durable.  

Maintenance tips for stock of V-packing seals: Because the V-packing seals have the good elasticity, so need to lie flat. If lie vertical position for long time, it may be deform caused by gravity.

Tips for prepare for spare parts:

1. A plan for every major component– whether to stock it, wait until needed to buy it, or to have it made (the decision is based on delivery and how critical the parts are).

2. A system for keeping an inventory of components-such as containers and stems, which are repaired and returned to inventory (in some plants, used parts are not included in the inventory records system).  Keep these on a PC for instant reference and record if the parts have been sent out for repair.

3. Regularly screening for and removal of obsolete parts.

4. Proper storage conditionsand occasional inspectionof spares. The following recommendations are offered for maintaining spare tools such as the container, liner, ram stem, dummy blocks, cylinders, etc.:

5. Maintain accurate drawings-for all tools, for purchase and inspection of repairs or replacements.

6. Inspect spare tools when received-(new or repaired) for condition and conformance to dimensions.