201 Series: Piston Seal U-Cup – Asymmetrical

The 201 Series Piston U-Cup seal is used in a variety of standard-duty applications.

201 Series

The 201 Series Piston U-Cup seal is used in a variety of standard-duty applications. Its asymmetrical design ensures that the seal lip forces are optimized for every cross section and diameter. Manufactured in a variety of materials and sizes from 6 mm up to 2100 mm in standard or custom diameters.

Installation Drawing

Material Ranges

The 201 Series Piston U-Cup features high-grade polyurethane. Standard materials are MP03 machined H-PU, available up to 2100mm in diameter, and MP50 injection-molded TPU. To suit a variety of applications, the series is also available in NBR, H-NBR, EPDM and high temperature-resistant FPM.

Polyurethane H-PU MP03
Polyurethane TPU MP50

Temperature Ranges

MP03
MP50
°C
°F
hydraulic oil
-20…+115
hydraulic oil
-5…+240
water oil emulsions (HFA)
+5…+55
water oil emulsions (HFA)
+40…+130
water-glycol fluids (HFC)
-20…+55
water-glycol fluids (HFC)
-5….+130
water
+5…+55
water
+40…+130
Speed
0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/sec)
Speed
0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/sec)
Pressure
400 bar (6000 psi)
Pressure
400 bar (6000 psi)
hydraulic oil
-30…+110
hydraulic oil
-20…+230
water oil emulsions (HFA)
+5…+50
water oil emulsions (HFA)
+40…+120
water-glycol fluids (HFC)
-30…+40
water-glycol fluids (HFC)
-20…+100
water
+5…+50
water
+40…+120
Speed
0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/sec)
Speed
0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/sec)
Pressure
400 bar (6000 psi)
Pressure
400 bar (6000 psi)

CAD Files

Engineering File Downloads

Download CAD files for our sealing solutions to streamline engineering and product design. Our technical drawings allow engineers to quickly integrate seal geometries into their assemblies.

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Engineered Performance

Built to Perform

The 201 Series Piston U-Cup is one of the most versatile seals typically used in moderate to high-pressure applications.

Benefits
  • High pressure capability and wide temperature range
  • Excellent fluid compatibility including water-based fluids (H-PU)
  • Exceptional abrasion resistance
  • Highly extrusion resistant
  • Available in diameters up to 2100mm
Applications
  • Single Acting Cylinders
  • Mobile Hydraulics
  • Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild
  • Construction Equipment
  • Hydraulic Presses
  • Injection Molding Machines

Designed for flexibility across materials, sizes, and performance requirements. Standard and custom diameters ensure optimal integration into your system.