Designed for use in hydraulic cylinder rod applications, the AN Style Urethane Wiper Ring, 5.50 Inch Rod Diameter, 5.93 Inch Groove OD, is manufactured by Hercules Sealing Products and serves as a reliable barrier against contaminants entering the cylinder housing. The ring seats into a groove with an outside diameter of 5.927 inches and accommodates a rod diameter of 5.497 inches.
Constructed from urethane, this wiper ring performs across a temperature range of -65°F to 220°F, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial hydraulic environments. Variant suffixes are available within this product group: the SH suffix indicates a slotted heel design, the V suffix designates fluorocarbon material, and the B suffix denotes carboxylated nitrile material, useful references when selecting the appropriate configuration for a specific application.
got a cylinder rod that measures right around 5.50 inches, is this wiper ring the right size or am i gonna be fighting it
Answer by: Customer Support on Jun 18, 2025, 5:31 PM
The key numbers are a 5.497 inch rod diameter and a 5.927 inch groove outside diameter. If your rod is 5.497 inches and the groove OD is 5.927 inches, this AN-49 wiper ring matches those dimensions.
Question by: Pete M on Jul 24, 2025, 6:28 AM
What size rod does this wiper ring work with? Just want to make sure it's gonna fit my cylinder.
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 25, 2025, 9:01 AM
This AN Style Urethane Wiper Ring is made to fit a 5.50 inch rod diameter, specifically 5.497 inches, according to the specs. Also, the groove outside diameter is 5.93 inches, or 5.927 inches if you want to get real precise.