Product Information

Merkel Hydraulics

Merkel PRW 1 Double Wiper

with Integrated Pressure Relieve
 Simrit®, Your Global Technology Specialist
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Pressure-relieve double wipers make hydraulic cylinders
even more reliable and economical
The newly developed Merkel
PRW 1 double wiper is a key
component of modern Merkel
rod seal systems in hydraulic
cylinders. This innovative step
forward with the PRW (Pressure
Relieve Wiper) involves the
patented pressure relieve
function incorporated in the
wiper. This reliably prevents
pressure build-up between the
seal and wiper. There is no
longer any need at all for the
pressure relieving bore pre-
viously required – an economi-
cal simplification for the manu-
facture of hydraulic cylinders.
The new Merkel PRW 1 double
wiper offers greater functional
reliability of the sealing system
while simultaneously reducing
the total costs of the cylinder.
The use of the Merkel PRW 1
double wiper can bring about
a marked improvement in func-
tional reliability and tightness
compared with a solution in-
volving the very popular
“single-action” wipers.
The Merkel PRW 1 double
wiper is used by well-known
manufacturers and has already
proved its worth in a whole
range of different applications.
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 Merkel PRW 1 double wiper
with integrated pressure relieve

Today's requirements
on hydraulic seals are
reliability and a high
level of tightness with a
simultaneous reduction
in costs. Leak-free
operation over the entire
operating service life is
crucial, particularly in
the case of rod seal
systems. Modern rod
seal systems are made Fig.1: Modern rod seal system with pressure relieve Merkel PRW 1
up of components that double wiper, Merkel U-ring LF 300 and guide ring Merkel
have been specially Guivex SBK
coordinated to each
other.

Cost reduction thanks to

Merkel PRW 1 double
wiper
The new Merkel PRW 1 double
wiper (Pressure Relieve Wiper)
with an optimised sealing and
wiping effect features an inte-
grated pressure relieve func-
tion. It prevents a critical pres-
sure build-up (> 1 MPa) in the
space between the wiper and
the rod seal. The pressure
relieve function has been incor-
porated in the outer diameter.
This means there is no need for
a relieving bore between the
double wiper and rod seal
(Pat. No: German Patent 100
10524). The dynamic sealing
lip of the Merkel PRW 1
double wiper reduces the
residual oil film of the rod seal,
avoiding undesirable wiper
leakage. The Merkel PRW 1
double wiper has been deve-
loped for housings based on
DIN/ISO 6195 type A (detai-
led information in article list on
page 7).
Segmented front face provides Static sealing edge (2)
for pressure relieve additional protection from
ingress of dirt and water
Static sealing lip (1)
prevents ingress of dirt Segmented static
and water sealing lip (3)
designed for channelling
of liquid provides for
pressure relieve
Wiper lip with radius wipes Dynamic sealing lip
off dirt efficiently while leaving with knife-cut sealing edge
a residual oil film on rod excellent tightness
low wear
Fig. 2: The patented valve function consists of three quasi-static
sealing lips, which open at approx. 3 bar, relieve the built-up
pressure in the intermediate chamber and then close again
immediately afterwards.

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Functional reliability
Oil supply Intermediate flange Dust
The attainment of the seal wear atmosphere
limit and malfunctions of the Drive
rod seal are indicated via the
wiper pressure relieve. The
system also remains functional
in this state. The Merkel PRW 1 Cylinder chamber Wiper under
double wiper is not pressed Piston rod: Rigid shaft Ra ≤ 0.2 µm examination
out. Resulting damage to the Piston rod Ø: 50 mm To particle
Speed: 0.45 m/s sensor
hydraulic system is avoided. Hydraulic fluid: HLP 32
Pressure in cylinder: 50 bar
Test dust: ISO MTD of PTI
Ingress of dirt Dust supply: 5 g/h
The ingress of dirt via the
housing is reliably prevented Fig.3: Basic diagram for dirt ingress test rig
by the static sealing lip on the
front face and the static sealing
edge of the Merkel PRW 1 Contaminated oil
double wiper. The optimised Measured results
wiper lip ensures that soiling is for a specified
Light source Photocell
Particle > x/ml

time interval
always removed while leaving Metering flume
Meter
the lubricating film on the rod Measuring cell
(mean particle ingress accor-
ding to ISO 4406: 1987 Q = constant
13/5). This means that the 25 ml/min Particle size

Merkel PRW 1 double wiper

far exceeds the requirements
Fig.4: Functional principle of an automatic particle sensor
on the degree of purity as
specified by ISO 4406 for
high-performance servo systems
and high pressure systems
(Fig.3) and (Fig.4).
Type of hydraulic system Degree of purity
ISO 4406: 1987
Sensitive control systems,
11 / 8
laboratory, aerospace industry
High-performance servo systems,
14 / 11
high pressure systems
High-quality and reliable systems,
16 / 13
gen. mechanical engineering
Medium pressure range, general
18 / 14
mechanical engineering and vehicles
Low pressure range, general heavy
19 / 15
plant engineering, vehicles

Fig. 5: Recommendations for degrees of purity

(source: Mahle Filterfibel)

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 Technical properties and behaviour

Possible applications with various hydraulic media

Medium/Temperature Material 94 AU 925

Hydraulic oils, HL, HLP – 30 °C to + 110 °C

HFA/HFB liquids + 5 °C to + 50 °C
HFC liquids – 30 °C to + 40 °C
HFD liquids –
Water + 5 °C to + 40 °C
Merkel PRW 1 double wiper
HETG (rape seed oil) – 30 °C to + 60 °C
made of low-temperature
HEES (synthetic ester) – 30 °C to + 60 °C
polyurethane (92 AU 21100)
HEPG (glycol) – 30 °C to + 40 °C
for use under extremely cold
Mineral greases – 30 °C to + 110 °C
conditions on demand

Surface quality Rmax Ra

Running surface * *

Bottom of groove < 6,3 µm < 1,6 µm * The surface roughness of

the running surface should
Side of groove < 15,0 µm < 3,0 µm be related to the sealing
component used!

Tolerance
recommendation

Nominal d D D1

16 – 100 H 10 H 10

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Merkel PRW 1 double wiper
Housing based on DIN/ISO 6195 type A
Article list

Surface corresponds
to bottom of groove

rounded and burr-free

d D D2 L1 L2 R(1) R(2) H3 Profile Article No.

22 30 28 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 49012374

25 33 31 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 49012375
28 36 34 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 528538
30 38 36 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 530000
32 40 38 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 531403
35 43 41 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 531022
36 44 42 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 531411
37 45 43 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 49012106
38 46 44 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 49005191
40 48 46 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 531116
45 53 51 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 531412
48 58 56 4 6 0.3 0.2 9 5 526679
50 58 56 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 528607
55 63 61 4 6 0.3 0.2 7 4 528815
70 80 77 6.3 8.3 0.3 0.2 9 5 49022349
77 87 84 6.3 8.3 0.3 0.2 9 5 49005392
80 90 87 6.3 8.3 0.3 0.2 9 5 49005193
85 95 92 6.3 8.3 0.3 0.2 9 5 49005391
92 102 99 6.3 8.3 0.3 0.2 9 5 49005192

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Improved functional reliability

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Vibration Control

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