The tool was mounted on a certified load cell. Hydraulic pressure was applied incrementally up to 100%.

A static structural analysis was conducted using ANSYS software.

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The transition to a Polyurethane-based step-seal configuration, rather than traditional Nitrile O-rings, proved instrumental in achieving the 20,000+ cycle life. The primary failure mode observed in testing was extrusion at the dynamic seal interface, suggesting that future iterations could benefit from a PTFE backup ring addition.