Two primary static seal types used in the fluid power industry are an O-ring and backup seal combination or an “all in one” head seal. Black Hawk Seals is one of the numerous companies that presents their own products in the static seal category. Due to this nature, BHS needs data comparing their seals to competitor seals. The captured data is intended to better understand the performance ranges of their current line of products, while also providing room to make design changes based on the team’s findings. This project will allow BHS to have the data needed to validate current products or improve current designs. The goal of this testing is for BHS to bring static seals to the market that outperform their competition.
Black Hawk Seals is in need of data on static seal performance and a system that will evaluate seals at various parameters to test and collect that data. This will allow BHS to alter seals' design and material composition to develop superior products.