HERCULES ROD WIPER METAL CLAD

Absolutely. This Hercules rod wiper is designed to prevent dirt, dust, and other foreign particles from entering hydraulic cylinders, which protects the internal components and helps extend the cylinder's service life.

Metal cladding on a rod wiper means the sealing lip is bonded to or housed within a rigid metal outer shell. That shell holds the wiper firmly in its groove and keeps it from shifting or deforming under the kind of abuse hydraulic cylinders see in real working conditions. A plain elastomeric wiper can distort or pop loose over time, especially where there's vibration or side loading. The metal case keeps everything seated and square so the wiper keeps doing its job, which is keeping dirt, dust, and debris from riding the rod back into the cylinder.

On a hydraulic cylinder, a rod wiper’s job is to keep dirt, dust, and other foreign material from getting pulled back into the cylinder as the rod moves. That contamination control helps protect the internal parts and can help the cylinder last longer in rough service.