CAI Hongye, LI Muxiao, GONG Hao, et al. Analysis of Sealing Performance in Aeronautical Flared Tube Fittings Under Transversal Vibration Conditions[J]. Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology, 2026, 69(1/2).
DOI:
CAI Hongye, LI Muxiao, GONG Hao, et al. Analysis of Sealing Performance in Aeronautical Flared Tube Fittings Under Transversal Vibration Conditions[J]. Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology, 2026, 69(1/2). DOI: 10.16080/j.issn1671-833x.25020119.
Analysis of Sealing Performance in Aeronautical Flared Tube Fittings Under Transversal Vibration Conditions
Aeronautical flared tube fittings are widely used in aircraft hydraulic
fuel and pneumatic systems for pipeline connections and sealing. These fittings frequently experience fluid leakage under vibration conditions
with transversal vibration being the primary cause of thread loosening and seal failure. This paper establishes a coupled analysis framework integrating vibration behavior
microscopic contact characteristics
and leakage rate calculation for flared tube fittings. The study systematically reveals the contact stress distribution and leakage evolution at sealing interfaces under transversal vibration. Results indicate that transversal vibration transforms uniform circumferential contact pressure into non-uniform distribution
reduces contact area
and expands leakage channels on the vibration-direction side. After 10 vibration cycles
leakage rate increases to 2.68 times initial value. The research quantifies leakage variations under different bolt preloads
vibration amplitudes
surface roughness levels
and medium pressures. Design recommendations propose minimum preload force of 4180 N
maximum surface roughness of 1.6 μm
and clamp installation near fitting connections to mitigate vibration effects.