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Flexible sliding sealCircular seal both slides and flexes to accomodate relative motion between two sealed members. Originally developed for Space Shuttle orbiter, it contains sliding seal to accommodate engine gimbaling and flexible seal that absorbs forward motion at high thrust of engine heat shield relative to airframe. Other possible applications are in support structures of heavy machinery and vehicle engines. Flexible sliding seal is ring about 7 feet in diameter and can withstand temperatures up to 1,600 F.
Document ID
19790000550
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wallenhorst, E. L.
(Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-18467
Accession Number
79B10550
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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