Regular inspection of the sealing gasket of the Storz coupling is required. The sealing gasket plays a crucial role in preventing lubricating oil leakage and preventing external impurities from entering the coupling. Its integrity is crucial for the normal operation and long-term stable running of the coupling.
Specifically, regular inspection of sealing gaskets should include the following aspects:
Appearance inspection: Observe whether the sealing gasket is damaged, aged, hardened, or deformed. These phenomena may indicate that the sealing gasket has lost or is losing its sealing performance and needs to be replaced in a timely manner.
Installation position check: Confirm whether the sealing gasket is installed in the correct position and securely installed. Loose sealing gaskets may cause poor sealing, cause to leakage issues.
Functional inspection: Evaluate the sealing effect through some simple tests, such as observing whether there are oil stains seeping out or checking the cleanliness around the sealing gasket. If any signs of leakage are found, timely measures should be taken for repair or replacement.
Cleaning and maintenance: During the inspection process, oil stains, dust, and other debris around the sealing gasket should be removed to keep it clean. This helps to extend the service life of the sealing gasket and improve its sealing performance.
Replacement cycle: Determine the replacement cycle of the sealing gasket according to the user manual or relevant standards of the Storz coupling. When reaching the replacement cycle, regardless of whether the sealing gasket is significantly damaged, it should be replaced to ensure the long-term stable operation of the coupling.
In short, regular inspection of the sealing gasket of the Storz coupling is one of the important measures to ensure its normal operation and extend its service life. Through meticulous inspection and timely maintenance, various problems caused by the failure of sealing gaskets can be effectively avoided.