Chesterton Hydraulic/Pneumatic Division

6K Monoseal

Section 2 - 6K

6K Product Data
Chesterton 6K seals
are U-Cups for
HYDRAULIC applications,
and the answer for older
and worn equipment.
The 6K Monoseal is
molded from fabric and
either neoprene or butyl
into a reinforced seal
responsive to pressures
up to 3000 psi ( 207 bar ).
Designed for use on
older, worn equipment.
Rugged construction
is able to withstand
pressure shocks
from press bumping
and shock loading.
Available materials
are NEOPRENE,
which performs well
in water and oil,
and BUTYL, developed
to work with Phosphate
Ester fluids.

Available Materials and Seal Sizes

Materials

Neoprene

0.75 (19 )

0.5 (13 )

Butyl*

0.75 (19 )

0.5 (13 )

0
12
24
36
48
(0)
(305)
(610 )
(914 )
(1219 )
Minimum I.D. to Maximum O.D. Inch (mm )
H
S

= Seal Height
= Cross Section
= To purchase Butyl, specify on the order

Typical Applications
Roll balanced
cylinders

Rubber presses
Plywood presses

Laminate presses
Chipboard presses

Compression
molding presses

DELIVERY
INFORMATION
Standard shipment
12 days or less.
Telephone: 1- 888 -565 -SEAL/ www.chesterton.com

2.6K
REV. 12/01

Chesterton Hydraulic/Pneumatic Division

6K Monoseal

Section 2 - 6K

6K Technical Data
To select a 6K seal:
Choose appropriate
material, based on
chemical compatibility.
NEOPRENE performs
well in water and oil,
BUTYL is developed
to work with Phosphate
Ester fluids.
Notes:
Groove height (L )
must be a minimum
of .062 inches
(1.6 mm) greater than
the seal height (H)
6K supplied in Neoprene.
To order Butyl,
state on the order.

Operating Temperature Range F (C )

Neoprene
Butyl
50
(46)

0
( 18)

50
(10 )

100
(38)

150
(66)

200
(93)

250
(121)

80
(0.40)

100
(0.50)

120
(0.60)

80
(0.40)

100
(0.50)

120
(0.60)

Approximate Operating Speeds ft/min (m/sec )

Neoprene
Butyl
0
(0)

20
( 0.10)

40
(0.20)

60
(0.30)

Reciprocating Speed

Recommended Surface Finishes Inch ( m )

Neoprene
Butyl
Static Surface
Dynamic Surface

0
(0)

20
( 0.10)

40
(0.20)

60
(0.30)

Designations Used
in this Section:
Rod seal:
Rod diameter = (d )
Groove diameter = (D1)
Seal height = (H)
Groove height = (L1 )
2.6K

Telephone: 1- 888 -565 -SEAL/ www.chesterton.com

REV. 12/01