New material extends seal life in aerospace applications

The newly engineered Turcon M30 non-abrasive material from Busak+Shamban is proven to optimize seal performance and give exceptional integrity against tungsten-carbide coated moving parts in primary flight controls and utility actuation systems. The harder and less malleable surface of tungsten-carbide coating can, in some cases, lower seal life significantly, but the improved friction characteristics of Turcon M30 counteracts this problem.

Turcon M30 is a high-pressure, non-abrasive PTFE based compound specifically for aerospace applications. Its formulation offers enhanced friction characteristics along with superior wear resistance and improved leakage control. Seals in this material are capable of meeting the demanding performance criteria of primary flight control and utility actuation systems. The effectiveness of Turcon M30 against tungsten carbide mating surfaces has been proven in controlled tests, surpassing a target leakage rate of one drop per 1,000 cycles.