Spring-Energized Axial Metallic C-Seal (Open-Top Design): The Ultimate Solution for Critical Sealing Applications

In extreme operating environments—including high temperature, high pressure, aggressive chemical exposure, and vacuum conditions—conventional elastomeric seals often prove inadequate. Metallic seals demonstrate superior resilience, with the ​CA6 Spring-Energized Axial Metallic C-Seal (Open-Top Design)​​ standing as a pinnacle innovation for axial sealing applications across mission-critical industries.

​Core Structure & Engineering Features​

The CA6 seal combines structural rigidity with dynamic compensation:

1. ​C-Shaped Metal Jacket (Open-Top)​​
   • Fabricated from high-performance alloys (e.g., 316L/904L stainless steel, Inconel® 718/X-750)
   • Dual-seal mechanism formed by upward-oriented C-cross-section
2. ​Helical Spring Core​
   • Precision-wound spring delivers constant radial force for operational variance compensation
3. ​Axial Sealing Specialization​
   • Activated through axial compression via flange bolting

​Performance Advantages​

​Industry Applications​

• ​Energy Sector: BOP stacks (API 16A), nuclear reactor coolant pumps (ASME III)
• ​Process Industries: Hydrocracking reactors (EN 13445), cryogenic LNG valves
• ​Advanced Manufacturing: Semiconductor etching chambers (SEMI F37), aero-engine fuel systems

​Installation Protocol​

1. ​Groove Specification: ASME B16.20 compliant (Ra≤0.8μm)
2. ​Bolt Loading: Torque-angle controlled multi-stage tightening
3. ​Surface Treatment: Application of MoS₂-based lubricant (film thickness ≤50μm)

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