Finite Element Method (FEM) calculation

Legend

Permanent set after compression to 20% H
Indication of reload direction graph (lower)
Contact force with maximum loose tolerance combination of smallest H, smallest piston, 
largest housing
Contact force in zero tolerance conditions
Contact force with minimum loose tolerance combination of largest H, largest piston, 
smallest housing
Percentage of deflection (%H) with undeflected dimension H as 100%


Estimated sliding force with three friction coefficients

Friction coefficientNormal force of piston
0.1057 N
0.1586 N
0.20114 N