Shaft Seals

SHAFT SEALS HANDBOOK
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents.
INTRODUCTION Using This Handbook .................................................................................................................................. 3 How a Shaft Seal Works .............................................................................................................................. 4 The Parts of a Seal ........................................................................................................................................ 5 SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN Standard Seal Design Table ...................................................................................................................... 6 Standard Seal Design Specifications ..................................................................................................... 7 Non-Standard Seal Designs ...................................................................................................................... 12 Performance Data ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Other Considerations ................................................................................................................................... 15 Material Selection ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Fluid Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Case and Spring Materials ......................................................................................................................... 19 Shaft Speed and Lip Material Compatibility Graph ........................................................................ 20 OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE The Shaft and Bore ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Relation Between Shaft Diameter and FPM/MPM/RPM .............................................................. 23 Installation Information ............................................................................................................................. 24 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 26 OTHER TYPES OF SHAFT SEALS PTFE Shaft Seals ............................................................................................................................................. 27 V-Seals ................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Axial Face Seals .............................................................................................................................................. 29 SPECIFYING YOUR SEAL Part Numbering System ............................................................................................................................. 30 Specification Worksheet ............................................................................................................................. 31 OUR PEOPLE .......................................................................................................................................................... 32 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
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INTRODUCTION
THIS BOOK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOST COMMONLY-USED SHAFT SEALS. THE DESIGNS SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE A SMALL SAMPLING OF THE SHAFT SEALS AVAILABLE FROM R.L. HUDSON & COMPANY.
Using this Handbook.
o use this handbook in selecting the right seals for your applications youll need the following informa-
the seal will operate (shaft speed, pressure, temperature and eccentricity); and the design of the shaft and housing bore. Follow the steps below to select your standard seal.
tion: the fluid to be sealed; the contaminants to be excluded; the conditions under which
FINDING THE RIGHT STANDARD SEAL FOR YOUR APPLICATION

1. Look at the table on page 6 and determine which lip design best matches your application. For detailed design information see pages 7-11. Compare your applications operating conditions to the Shaft Speed, Pressure and Eccentricity tables on pages 13-14. Select the elastomer that best meets your requirements from the tables on pages 17-20. Select the metal case and spring materials from the tables on page 19. Compare the shaft and housing bore specifications with the seal design you have chosen (pages 21-22).
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INTRODUCTION
How a Shaft Seal Works.
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shaft seal is one component of a three-part system consisting of a shaft, a housing, and the clearance gap, as well as to contain pressure and/or to prevent outside contaminants from entering the assembly. In order to accomplish this task, the seal must operate in two ways. It must proseal. The way these components work together in a given application determines which seal design should be specified. In an assembly, the shaft rotates or vide a tight static seal between the outside diameter of the seal and the housing bore while providing an effective dynamic seal Selecting the right seal for each unique operating environment is essential to a properly functioning system. oscillates inside the housing. A clearance gap between the shaft and housing is between the moving shaft and the seal lip. required to accomodate this motion. The assembly from leaking through this seals function is to prevent fluid inside the A SHAFT SEAL IN AN ASSEMBLY
Bore Chamfer Housing Bore Diameter Seal Press Fit Housing Seal Outside Diameter Clearance Gap Shaft Seal Lip Inside Diameter Seal Lip Interference Shaft Diameter Shaft Chamfer
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INTRODUCTION
The Parts of a Seal.
t is helpful to know the seal nomenclature, or technical names, for the parts of a seal. The diagram below
This information will ease communication when specifying and ordering your seal. If you have questions about this or any other technical issue, please call us at 800-722-6766.
shows the nomenclature for a double case, double lip seal with a garter spring.
THE PARTS OF A SEAL
AIR SIDE
Seal Width
Outer Case
Inner Case Lip Clearance Garter Spring Lip Flex Thickness Secondary Lip Spring Clearance Radial Cross Section Seal Outside Diameter
Case Thickness
FLUID SIDE
Secondary Lip Inside Diameter
Barrel Angle Spring Position (R Value) Beam Length
Scraper Angle
Head Thickness Primary Seal Lip Inner Case Inside Diameter
Primary Lip Inside Diameter
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SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN
Standard Designs.
or outside diameter, is shown at the top of
O.D. DESIGN
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LIP DESIGN
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he table below shows our most commonly used seal designs. the table. General information about the lip, or inside diameter, is shown on the left side of the table. Detailed specifications for each design are on the following pages. General information about the case,
BY
BR
AX
Economical metal O.D. design for standard applications
Metal O.D. with rubber covering on fluid side for added protection
Metal O.D. design with rubber nose for enhanced O.D. sealing
Rubber covered O.D. design for excellent O.D. sealing
Metal O.D. design with an inner case for greater structural rigidity
Non-pressure fluid sealing and severe grease sealing applications
SBY
SB
SBR
SC
SAX
Non-pressure fluid sealing and severe grease sealing with light duty exclusion of contaminants Economical grease or viscous fluid retention
TBY
TB
TBR
TC
TAX
VBY
VB
VBR
VC
VAX
Economical grease or viscous fluid retention with light duty exclusion of contaminants Dirt wiping or scraping in hydraulic cylinder applications
KBY
KB
KBR
KC
KAX
WP
WPB
WPC
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here are a number of factors that influence the selection of an effective shaft seal design. We want to help you find the combination of case and lip designs that is best suited to your application. Below we have

IN A STANDARD SHAFT SEAL DESIGN THE METAL CASE, THE SEALING ELEMENT AND THE GARTER SPRING
WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION.
Design Specifications.
illustrated and described the unique attributes of each of our standard seals. These are our most widely used and economical seal designs. They are effective in thousands of different applications.
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
SBY
Metal Case
Single Lip Spring Loaded
SB
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings
Rubber Covered Fluid Side
Provides protection against corrosion
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
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SBR
Metal Case Rubber Covered Fluid Side Rubber Nose Single Lip Spring Loaded

Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion Provides enhanced static seal on the O.D.
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip Provides maximum O.D. sealing Recommended for plastic and soft alloy housings Good replacement seal where minor housing damage has occurred Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
SC
Rubber Covered Case
SAX
Metal Outer and Inner Cases
Inner case provides increased structural rigidity where a more robust design is required Recommended for large diameters (over 5 in.)
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
TBY
Metal Case
Double Lip Spring Loaded
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants. Cavity between the lips can be filled with grease to fight shaft corrosion and provide break-in lubrication Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
TB
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion
Rubber Covered Fluid Side Double Lip Spring Loaded
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
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TBR
Metal Case Rubber Covered Fluid Side Rubber Nose Double Lip Spring Loaded
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TC
Rubber Covered Case Double Lip Spring Loaded

Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion Provides enhanced static seal on the O.D.
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip Provides maximum O.D. sealing Recommended for plastic and soft alloy housings Good replacement seal where minor housing damage has occurred Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
TAX
Inner case provides increased structural rigidity where a more robust design is required Recommended for large diameters (over 5 in.)
Double Lip Spring Loaded
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 5 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants Spring provides enhanced interference on the seal lip
VBY
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Good service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) grease retention and viscous fluid sealing applications Also used for dirt or dust exclusion
Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded
VB
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion Good service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) grease retention and viscous fluid sealing applications Also used for dirt or dust exclusion
Rubber Covered Fluid Side Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded
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VBR
Metal Case Rubber Covered Fluid Side Rubber Nose Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion Provides enhanced static seal on the O.D. Good service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) grease retention and viscous fluid sealing applications Also used for dirt or dust exclusion
VC
Rubber Covered Case
Provides maximum O.D. sealing Recommended for plastic and soft alloy housings Good replacement seal where minor housing damage has occurred Good service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) grease retention and viscous fluid sealing applications Also used for dirt or dust exclusion
VAX
Inner case provides increased structural rigidity where a more robust design is required Recommended for large diameters (over 5 in.) Good service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) grease retention and viscous fluid sealing applications Also used for dirt or dust exclusion
KBY
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants
Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded
KB
Metal Case
Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings Provides protection against corrosion
Rubber Covered Fluid Side Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants
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KBR
Metal Case Rubber Covered Fluid Side Rubber Nose Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Provides protection against corrosion
Provides enhanced static seal on the O.D.
Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants Provides maximum O.D. sealing Recommended for plastic and soft alloy housings Good replacement seal where minor housing damage has occurred Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants
KC
Rubber Covered Case
KAX
Inner case provides increased structural rigidity where a more robust design is required Recommended for large diameters (over 5 in.) Excellent service in non-pressure (up to 4 psi) sealing and high rpm grease sealing applications Secondary lip provides light duty exclusion of contaminants
WPB
Unlike the other standard seals described in this section, which fall into the category of oil seals, the WPB is a press-in, metal-encased rod wiper. It has a metal O.D. for maximum retention in the housing bore, and a tough single lip I.D. that provides excellent exclusion of contaminants in hydraulic cylinder applications. The standard lip material is 90 durometer nitrile.
WPC
Like the WPB, the WPC is a press-in rod wiper. However, the WPC features a rubber-covered O.D. for maximum sealability between the seal O.D. and the housing bore. The design is widely used in hydraulic cylinder applications. The standard lip material is 90 durometer nitrile.
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Non-Standard Designs.
elow is a sampling of the
engineering department can help you with the design of a custom seal manufactured to your exact specifications.
hundreds of non-standard seal designs that are available from
R.L. Hudson & Company. Our in-house
SCW
TBW
DC
OSC
TCW4
TAP
TC5
TBP
UA
UAO
QA
SCE
TCV
TCN
CNB
SAV
TC4
TC9
VAY
KAL
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Performance Data.
under which the seal will operate. Each seal design has specified operating
hen selecting a seal design, you must take into consideration the conditions
There are three main factors that determine a seals effectiveness: shaft speed, pressure and eccentricity (misalignment and dynamic run-out). The tables that follow show limits for these factors at various diameters for the standard lip designs.
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parameters which should not be exceeded.
SHAFT ECCENTRICITY: MISALIGNMENT AND DYNAMIC RUN-OUT
In order to get the best service from your seal, you should minimize shaft misalignment and dynamic runout. There are two types of measurements to help determine the degree of eccentricity in a system: static and dynamic. Both are expressed as Total Indicator Reading (TIR). Static measurement is used to detect shaft-to-bore misalignment. Dynamic measurement evaluates shaft deflections and vibrations.
Total Indicator Reading Bore Centerline Shaft Centerline
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MISALIGNMENT DYNAMIC RUNOUT MAXIMUM ECCENTRICITY VALUES FOR MOST COMMON SEALS
SHAFT-TO-BORE MISALIGNMENT (Static Measurement) Total Indicator Reading .010 SHAFT RUN-OUT (Dynamic Measurement) Total Indicator Reading .010 SHAFT SPEED (RPM) TOTAL ECCENTRICITY (Static and Dynamic) 0 to 800 .020 800 to 2,000 2,000 to 4,200 .005 .005 .005 .003 .010 .008
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SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN S AND T LIP DESIGNS
SBY SB SC TBY TB TC SHAFT DIAMETER NITRILE LIP MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS SHAFT SPEED MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS PRESSURE MAX. TOTAL ECCENTRICITY
0.500 1.000 2.000 4.000
8,000 RPM 7,000 RPM 4,500 RPM
5 PSI
5 PSI 5 PSI 5 PSI 5 PSI
3.000
3,800 RPM 2,700 RPM
0.004 0.006 0.010 0.012 0.016
V AND K LIP DESIGNS
VBY
VB
VC
KBY
KB
KC
SHAFT DIAMETER
NITRILE LIP MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS SHAFT SPEED
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS PRESSURE
MAX. TOTAL ECCENTRICITY
0.500 1.000 2.000
4,000 RPM
3.000 4.000
3,000 RPM 2,300 RPM 1,700 RPM 1,400 RPM
4 PSI 4 PSI 4 PSI 4 PSI 4 PSI
0.003 0.005 0.006 0.008 0.010
WP LIP DESIGNS
The WPB and WPC are rod wipers designed to exclude dust and dirt in hydraulic cylinders. ROD DIAMETER MAXIMUM MISALIGNMENT
MAXIMUM ROD SPEED, PRESSURE, SHAFT-TO-BORE MISALIGNMENT AND STROKE LENGTH
WPB
WPC
0.500 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000
0.006 0.008 0.009 0.010 0.012
Maximum recommended rod speed is 200 fpm.
Maximum pressure is 4 psi. Maximum recommended stroke length is 78 .
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Other Considerations.
number of other considerations must be taken into
MINIMUM RADIAL CROSS SECTIONS:
A single shaft seal design can be effective a point at which the radial cross section (the distance between the outside diameter and the inside
account when choosing a shaft
in a wide range of sizes, however there is
seal. One important consideration is seal design. Other considerations include whether
the minimum radial cross section of the
RADIAL CROSS SECTION
diameter) is so small that the seal is rendered ineffective. The chart below shows minimum radial cross sections for the most
the seal will be operating in an environment requiring extreme dirt exclusion and is required.
Radial Cross Section
whether a special helical lip
common seal design types.
MINIMUM RADIAL CROSS SECTIONS FOR STANDARD SEAL TYPES
SBY
TBY
SC
TC
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.125 3.18
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.125 3.18
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.156 4.00
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.156 4.00
VBY
KBY
VC
KC
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.090 2.29
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.090 2.29
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.125 3.18
INCHES MILLIMETERS
0.125 3.18
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EXTREME DIRT EXCLUSION:
Applications requiring extreme dirt exclusion include systems found in
construction, farm, and lawn and garden equipment. In environments, multiple
order to exclude dirt in these
sealing components are often used. The TCX and KCX seals are an economical alternative to multiple component designs.
These special designs are essentially composed of a rubber-covered outside
diameter seal with the added protection
UNIDIRECTIONAL CLOCKWISE
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DESIGNS FOR EXTREME DIRT EXCLUSION
of an exterior metal case for extra rigidity and tight clearance in rugged conditions.
HYDRODYNAMIC SEALS:
TCX
Available as an option
with most seal designs, hydrodynamic seals use helical ribs on the air side of the seal lip to force fluid weepage back under the lip. When ordering a
KCX
hydrodynamic seal, it is very important to specify the direction (clockwise, counterclockwise, or bi-directional) of the shaft rotation as viewed from the air side.
HYDRODYNAMIC (HELICAL) SEALING ELEMENTS

UNIDIRECTIONAL COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
BI-DIRECTIONAL
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Material Selection.
shaft seal is composed of a case for rigidity and a lip for sealing. The case is made of either
wide variety of elastomer compounds. The following pages provide information about the application of common seal materials in a variety of applications.
carbon steel or stainless steel, and the sealing element is made from one of a
GENERAL ELASTOMER INFORMATION

NITRILE
Temperature Range Oil Resistance Acid Resistance Alkali Resistance Water Resistance Heat Resistance Cold Resistance Wear Resistance Ozone Resistance -40F to 225F (-40C to 107C) Good Fair Fair-to-Good Good Fair-to-Good Good Good Poor
POLYACRYLATE
-20F to 300F (-29C to 149C) Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Fair Fair-to-Good Good
SILICONE
-80F to 350F (-62C to 177C) Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Good
FLUOROCARBON
-20F to 400F (-29C to 204C) Good Good Fair Fair-to-Good Good Fair Fair-to-Good Good
COMPARISON OF VARIOUS ELASTOMERS

ELASTOMER Nitrile STRENGTHS Economical Good resistance to petroleum oil, water, silicone oil, and grease Good abrasion resistance, cold flow, and tear resistance Good resistance to transmission oil, mineral oil, hyphoid gear oil, greases, aging and flex cracking High temperature limit Broad temperature range Good ozone resistance Resistant to compression set High temperature resistance Broad fluid compatibility Good alternative to Nitrile and Polyacrylate in high temperature applications WEAKNESSES Poor resistance to ozone and aging
Polyacrylate
Poor cold temperature limit, dry running ability, water resistance Lower mechanical strength More expensive than nitrile Low resistance to hydrocarbon fluids parafin fluids and steam above 50 psi. Relatively high cost Fair resistance to water Fair low temperature resistance Higher cost
Silicone
Fluorocarbon
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FLUID COMPATIBILITY
FLUID
Acetone Acetylene Aluminum Nitrate Ammonia Gas (cold) Ammonia Gas (hot) Animal Fats ASTM Fuel A ASTM Fuel B ASTM Fuel C ATF Type A Beer Benzene Bleach Solutions Boric Acid Brake Fluid Butadiene Butane Butyl Alcohol Butylene Calcium Chloride Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Cellulube (Fyrquel) Citric Acid Coconut Oil Corn Oil Cottonseed Oil Denatured Alcohol Detergent Solutions Diesel Oil Engine Oil Ethyl Alcohol Ethylene Ethylene Glycol Fluorine Freon 12 Fuel Oil Gasoline Gelatin Glucose Glue Glycerin Glycols Grease Hydraulic Oil
NITRILE
Not Recommended Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Good Fair-to-Good Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Fair Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
POLYACRYLATE
Not Recommended Not Recommended No Data Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Fair No Data Not Recommended Good Not Recommeded Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended No Data Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Fair Good
SILICONE
Not Recommended Fair Fair Good Good Fair Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Not Recommended Fair Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Fair Not Recommended Good Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Fair Fair Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended
FLUOROCARBON
Not Recommended Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
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FLUID COMPATIBILITY (continued)
FLUID
Kerosene Lacquer Solvents Lindol (Hyd. Fluid) Linseed Oil Lubricating Oils MIL-H-5606 MIL-L-7808 Mineral Oil Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxygen (cold) Oxygen (200-400F) Petroleum (<250F) Petroleum (>250F) Phosphate Ester Propane SAE 30 SAE 90 Salt Water Silicone Oils Soybean Oil Steam (<300F) Steam (>300F) Sucrose Solution Trans. Fluid (Type A) Turpentine Vegetable Oils Versilube F-50 Water Whiskey, Wines
NITRILE
Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Fair Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
POLYACRYLATE
Good
SILICONE
Not Recommended
FLUOROCARBON
Good Not Recommended Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Fair Good Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Fair Not Recommended Fair Not Recommended Good Good Good Not Recommended Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Fair Good Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Good Not Recommended Good Static Only Good Fair Not Recommended Fair Not Recommended Good Good
Not Recommended Not Recommended
Not Recommended Not Recommended
CASE MATERIAL
The standard case material is carbon steel treated to prevent corrosion. Some applications, such as those in which the seal will be submersed in water, require a stainless steel case. SAE NUMBER 1008-1010 MATERIAL DESCRIPTION General purpose carbon steel. Most commonly used. Economically priced. Stainless steel. Premium price. Used in especially corrosive environments. FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS
SPRING MATERIAL
The standard spring material is hard-drawn carbon steel wire treated to prevent minor corrosion. Stainless steel springs are available for highly corrosive environments. SAE NUMBER 1070-1080 MATERIAL DESCRIPTION General purpose carbon steel. Most commonly used. Economically priced. Stainless steel. Premium price. Used in especially corrosive environments.
30302-30304
30302-30304
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SHAFT SPEEDS AND LIP MATERIALS: An important consideration when selecting the lip material is the shaft speed (measured in rotations per minute), circumferential speed (measured in feet per second), and shaft diameter (measured in inches). These conditions determine whether or not a given elastomer will operate properly. The graph below offers general guidelines for determining the compatibility of silcone, fluorocarbon, polyacrylate and nitrile with specific shaft and circumferential speeds. For more information, please consult your R.L. Hudson territory manager.
RPM AND SURFACE SPEED

SHAFT SPEED - RPM
0
00
3000
00 0 90 00 80 00 70 00
150
120
50
10
60
00
45
00
40
00
35
00
00
CIRCUMFERENTIAL SPEED - Feet/Second
105 90 75 60
30
00
250
200
1500
45 30 15 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1000
500
SHAFT DIAMETER - Inches
HOW TO USE THIS GRAPH: Find your shaft diameter at the bottom of the graph, and your shaft speed (rpm) at the top and right. The color of the area at the point at which they intersect indicates the appropriate material for the operating conditions. For example: a six inch shaft operating at 3,000 rpm would fall in the silicone or fluorocarbon area (see black dot).
SILICONE OR FLUOROCARBON POLYACRYLATE NITRILE
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OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE
The Shaft and Bore.
ithin a housing, the shaft seal maintains a static seal with the bore and a dynamic seal
with the shaft. For optimum performance
the seal must be compatible with the shaft affecting the interaction between the seal finish, chamfer and tolerance. SHAFT INFORMATION
and bore. There are four important factors and the shaft and bore: hardness, surface
SHAFT FINISH a significant effect SHAFTSURFACE HARDNESS: Thehas minimum hardness
on s elastomeric lip. For applications for the the seal section of shaft which comes into with a rotating shaft, grinding contact with the seal plunge is Rockwell C30.with To method. iron a or stainless of steel shafts handlingCast damage, hardness Rockwell no machine lead is the recommended finish prevent excessive wear, scratches, nicks and should be hard chrome plated. For applicaC45 is recommended.
tions with a reciprocating shaft, centerless SHAFT SURFACE ROUGHNESS has a significant
grinding acceptable. Steel shafts should be effect on is the seals elastomeric lip. For hard chromewith plated. applications a rotating shaft, plunge
grinding with no The machine lead is the recomSHAFT HARDNESS: minimum hardness for steel the shafts should be hard chrome plated. with seal is Rockwell C30. To prevent
mended finish method. Cast ironinto or stainless the section of shaft which comes contact For applications with a reciprocating shaft, excessive wear, scratches, nicks and hanshould be hard chrome plated. recommended. RECOMMENDED SHAFT FINISH
Rotating Shafts 10 to 20 inches AA Reciprocating Shafts 10 to 20 inches AA FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS
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of the seal with less likelihood of damage during the installation process. SHAFT CHAMFER GUIDELINES
Shaft Diameter Shaft Chamfer 15/30 Chamfer should be free of burrs
SHAFT CHAMFER allows for easier installation
DIAMETER (inches) up to 1.000 1.001 to 2.000 2.001 to 3.000 3.001 to 4.000 4.001 to 5.000 5.001 to 6.000 6.001 to 10.000
CHAMFER 0.045 0.070 0.080 0.093 0.110 0.130 0.140
SHAFT TOLERANCES: Recommended
tolerances are listed in the table below.

DIAMETER (inches) up to 4.000 4.001 to 6.000 6.001 to 10.000
SHAFT TOLERANCE GUIDELINES

TOLERANCE 0.003 0.004 0.005
BORE INFORMATION
BORE FINISH: A rough bore finish may
centerless grinding is acceptable. Steel C45 shafts dling damage, a hardness of Rockwell is
prevent the seal from maintaining a tight static seal, or may damage the seals outside diameter. BORE FINISH GUIDELINES
Metal Outside Diameter Rubber-Covered OD 80 RMS 125 RMS
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BORE HARDNESS: Both steel and cast iron bore
during installation, the bore needs a chamfer to avoid damage to the seals outside diameter.
surfaces are compatible with either metal or made of softer metals or plastics, a rubber O.D. seal is recommended.
rubber-covered O.D. seals. However, in bores
BORE TOLERANCE: The tables below list the
various tolerances for housing bores in both inches and millimeters. To measure your seals outside diameter, you should take three different measurements at equally spaced intervals around the seal. Compute the average of these three measurements and you will have an accurate measurement. The columns below, titled Max Out of Round, indicate the maximum variance between these three measurements.
BORE CHAMFER: Just as the shaft needs a
chamfer to avoid damage to the seal lip

0.05 Max. R
BORE CHAMFER GUIDELINES

Chamfer should be free of burrs 0.060/0.090
15/30
BORE AND SEAL O.D. TOLERANCE GUIDELINES (inches)

METAL O.D. SEALS RUBBER O.D. SEALS
TOLERANCE NOMINAL SEAL O.D. MAX OUT OF NOMINAL SEAL O.D. MAX OUT OF PRESS FIT TOLERANCE ROUND PRESS FIT TOLERANCE ROUND 0.001 0.001 0.005 0.002 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.007 0.010 0.012 0.016 0.025 0.037 0.008 0.010 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.004 0.005 0.010 0.014 0.020 0.026 0.031 0.039
BORE INFORMATION
BORE DIAMETER
up to 2.000
2.001 to 3.000 3.001 to 5.000 5.001 to 7.000
0.0055 0.0065 0.007
0.0015 0.0015 0.002 0.002
0.0105 0.012
7.001 to 12.000
0.0085 0.012
0.0035 0.005
0.0125 0.015
12.001 TO 20.000
BORE AND SEAL O.D. TOLERANCE GUIDELINES (MILLIMETERS)

METAL O.D. SEALS RUBBER O.D. SEALS
NOMINAL SEAL O.D. MAX OUT OF NOMINAL SEAL O.D. MAX OUT OF TOLERANCE PRESS FIT TOLERANCE ROUND PRESS FIT TOLERANCE ROUND 0.025 0.025 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.13 0.14 0.17 0.18 0.22 0.30 0.05 0.05 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.13 0.18 0.25 0.30 0.41 0.64 0.94 0.20 0.25 0.27 0.30 0.32 0.38 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.13 0.25 0.36 0.51 0.66 0.79 0.99
BORE INFORMATION
BORE DIAMETER 0 to 50
51 to 76
77 to 127
128 to 178 179 to 305
306 TO 508
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RELATION BETWEEN SHAFT DIAMETER, FPM, MPM AND RPM
HOW TO USE THIS GRAPH: To find the mpm/fpm for a given shaft diameter and rpm, lay a straight edge over the known values on the Shaft Diameter and RPM lines. The straight edge crosses the MPM/FPM line at the corresponding speed. In the example shown, a line drawn from 1 shaft diameter to 400 rpm crosses the MPM/FPM line at about110 fpm indicating the corresponding surface speed. MPM/FPM
SHAFT DIAMETER
250 10 9 200 180 160 140 120 100 90 80 70 60 50 45 40 8 71/2 7 61/2 6 51/2 5 4 /2 4 33/4 31/2 31/4 3 23/4 21/2 21/4 2 17/8 13/4 15/8 11/2 13/8 11/4 11/8 25 20 1 /16 7 /8 13 /16 3 /4 11 /16 5 /8 9 /16
1 15 1
RPM
10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000
3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 900 700 600 500 400 300 200 150 125 100 75 60 50 40 30 20 15 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15 10
6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000
1,500
30
1,000 900 800 700 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200
15 12 10 9 8 7 6 5
/2 /16
11
/8 /32 5 /16 /32 /4 /32 /16
9 1
/32 /8
150
3 2.5
CONVERSIONS: SHAFT DIAMETER (inches) x RPM x .262 = FPM SHAFT DIAMETER (mm) x RPM x .001 x 3.125 = MPM
100
.1
mm
inches
MPM
FPM
RPM
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Installation Information.
mproper installation is one of the most common reasons for early seal failure. The checklist below and the
The lubrication also helps protect the sealing element during the initial break-in period. In order to assure that the seal is perpendicular to the shaft, the use of an installation tool is highly recommended. If possible, the seal should be installed over the shaft before installation into the bore. Rotating the shaft as it passes through the seal helps reduce sliding friction.
graphic on page 25 provide useful information on correcting and preventing seal failure. Remember that shaft seals should be lubricated prior to installation to reduce the possibility of damage during installation.
SEAL APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Have you specified the most suitable seal for the job? Are you using the seal specified for this application? Is the fluid to be sealed and its temperature compatible with the seals lip material? Are the housing and bore conditions, such as shaft-to-bore misalignment, shaft hardness and shaft and bore finishes within recommended limits? Does the seal function in a contaminated environment that would require exclusion to improve the effectiveness and longevity of the seal? Are there other unusual circumstances or variables which would affect the seals performance?
SEAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Is the seal in good condition? Have you wiped the seal clean? Have you pre-lubricated the seals lip for initial break-in? Are you installing the seal with the lip facing in the right direction? Are you installing the seal at a right angle to the centerlines of the bore and shaft? Are there nicks, scratches or spiral grooves on the shaft surface? Has the lip been damaged by passing over splines, threads or burrs? Have adhesives from the bore contaminated the shaft or seal lip? Is the spring properly in place, or has it been displaced during handling? Is adequate ventilation provided for internal pressure in the seal area? Is adequate drainage provided for oil build-up against the seal lip?
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SEAL AND SHAFT LUBRICATION
A shaft seal should never run without proper lubrication. Prior to installation both the seal lip and the shaft must be lubricated with either grease or oil. This minimizes wear and maximizes seal life. The illustration at right shows a double lip seal packed with grease between the primary and secondary lips. When two seals are installed in tandem, the entire space between the two seals may be packed with grease.
Grease
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CORRECT vs. INCORRECT INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES
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Use of a strike plate prevents seal deformation
Diameter .20 to .40 larger than seal O.D.
CORRECT
Striking the seal directly causes seal to deform
INCORRECT
Seal O.D. is Peeling
The installation tool is aligned correctly

Diameter .020 to .040 less than bore dia.
CORRECT
The installation tool is aligned incorrectly

Diameter too small
INCORRECT
The installation tool engages the seal case
CORRECT
Using the wrong size tool causes seal damage
INCORRECT
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Hardening or excessive wear on seal lip
POSSIBLE REASON
Shaft finish is rough I.D. fit is too tight Inadequate lubrication Overheating Excessive pressure
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Finish shaft to 10-20 inch AA finish or smoother. Protect shaft after finishing. Check shaft diameter and seal I.D. Check spring size. Improve lubrication supply to the seal. Check shaft speed. Provide proper lubrication for seal. Reduce sump temperature if possible. Upgrade seal material. Change seal design. Provide vents or drains to reduce or eliminate pressure. Use high pressure shaft seal. Finish shaft to 10-20 inch AA finish or smoother. Eliminate burrs and sharp edges. Use correct installation tools to protect lip from splines, keyways and sharp edges. Use recommended shaft chamfer. Check seal for defects in seal lip before installation. Check for metal shavings, dirt, etc. Consider use of v-seal or axial face seal to exclude contaminination. Use correct installation tools to apply press fit uniformly. Avoid excessive stretching or spreading of seal lip and spring. Use recommended shaft chamfer. Check seal for spring before installation. Check fluid compatibility with spring material. Use correct installation tools to ensure proper entry of seal into bore. For rubber O.D. seal use 125 inch AA finish in bore. For metal O.D. seal use 80 inch AA finish. Use recommended bore chamfer. Check for burrs or rough edges on chamfer and housing bore. Check for proper interference between seal O.D. and housing bore. Protect seals during transit and storage. Inspect seal O.D. before installation. Specify seal with dust lip for better exclusion of contaminants. Change oil frequently to remove contaminants. Harden shaft to Rockwell C30 minimum. Check shaft diameter and seal I.D. Check spring size. See if softer lip will meet requirements of application. Change seal design. Install new seal and check fit. Measure shaft diameter and compare to seal I.D. Use correct installation tools and procedures. Be sure seal is installed at right angle to shaft and bore centerlines. Locate seals close to bearings. Ensure good, accurate machining practices. Plunge grind shaft surface. Check for pressure buildup. Check shaft chamfer for roughness. Use recommended lead chamfer. Machine chamfer to 32 inch AA finish and blend into shaft surface. Use correct installation tools and procedures. Use care when applying O.D. sealant. Use rubber O.D. seal. When assembly is painted, protect the shaft and seal from paint. Paint on the shaft or seal lip interferes with sealing contact. Use correct installation tools to apply press fit uniformly. Avoid excessive stretching or spreading of seal lip and spring. Make sure the spring is in the spring groove. Use correct installation tools and procedures to apply press fit uniformly.
Nicks, tears or cuts on seal lip
Shaft is too rough Incorrect Installation Defective seal Contamination
Spring is popped out or damaged
Incorrect installation
Defective seal Corrosion Seal O.D. is damaged Incorrect installation Rough bore or bore chamfer Seal O.D. is too large Defective seal Excessive wear on shaft Abrasive contaminants Shaft is too soft Excessive seal lip interference Lip leakage Inadequate fit Cocked seal Excessive eccentricity Machine lead on shaft Turned-under or sheared-off primary or dust lip O.D. sealant on shaft or lip element Paint on shaft or lip element Spring is popped out
Damaged or distorted case
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OTHER TYPES OF SHAFT SEALS
Other Sealing Options.
e have devoted the majority
of this handbook
to the most commonly-used type of radial lip shaft seal:
the rubber oil seal. But there seals available from R.L.
are many other kinds of shaft Hudson & Company. For
more information about the seals described here, please contact your R.L. Hudson territory manager. PTFE SHAFT SEALS
In some applications PTFE seals offer advantages over
standard shaft seals. If your
The EP2 seal, shown here, is ideal for use in hydraulic pumps and motors, compressors, gear boxes and other high pressure and turbulent fluid applications.
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PTFE SEAL DESIGNS application requires a seal that withstands high pressures, high temperatures and/or may be the right choice. high shaft runout, PTFE seals EPT PTFE seals can withstand temperatures ranging from -120F to +400F , can tolerate shaft speeds of up to 12,000 fpm, and they offer excellent resistance to most chemicals and fluids. These seals also feature 250,000. Specially designed PTFE seals can tolerate at lower speeds. pressure-velocity ratings up to EP2 misalignment up to 0.150 TIR EHX A PTFE SEAL IN AN ASSEMBLY 27 CALL US AT 800-722-6766
V-SEALS In many applications the v-seal offers simplicity, The v-seal is an allrubber seal that is versatility and economy.
V-SEAL DESIGNS
Self Adjusting Lip
are also frequently used to retain grease lubricants. They can also
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Body
function effectively in dry applications with very low torque. An
Hinge
installed directly onto the shaft and seals
important advantage of the v-seal is its elasticity. A small v-seal can
against a housing face, bearing or a shaft seal. A v-seal consists of
be stretched up to two times its free diameter. V-seals can be fitted
three parts: the body, the conical self-adjusting lip and the hinge (see diagram at right). The
elastic body of the seal on the rotating shaft
remains firmly in place
while the seal lip maintains a dynamic seal in axial contact with the counterface.
V-seals are effective
in dirt exclusion, and
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VA VS A SUPPLEMENTAL SEAL
Shaft Seal Housing V-Seal
easily to a shaft without One size v-seal can be used on a variety of shaft sizes in either
disassembly of the unit.
metric or English
dimensions. Commonly used v-seal
materials include nitrile (-40 F to 225F) and 400F). fluorocarbon (-20F to
V-seals are often used in conjunction with oil seals
ADVANTAGES OF THE V-SEAL
Tolerates greater misalignment
Tolerates greater eccentricity
Functions as seal and slinger
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AF1 AND AF2 AXIAL FACE SEALS: ADVANTAGES OF AXIAL FACE SEALS:
In certain highly contaminated by the AF1 and AF2 axial face seals is needed. These seals combine the advantages of a and contaminant protection of a metal case.
The metal case protects the elastomeric body and lip from damage and displacement by external debris,
applications, the added protection offered
AXIAL FACE SEAL DESIGNS
windings and viscous media.
The case keeps the rubber speeds.
rubber v-seal with the rigidity
lip in place even at high shaft
The seals compact design allows narrow installation widths.
An axial face seal consists
of a metal case and an elastomeric sealing element that is stretch-fitted into the case.
AF1
The seal offers low frictional heat build-up and torque drag, because as rotary speed increases, the axial face seals lip moves away from the countersurface.
The seal is installed by being
press-fitted onto the shaft (see illustration below). The metal case provides excellent protection from dirt and
debris and accommodates
high rotating speeds without
additional clamping hardware.
A TYPICAL AXIAL FACE SEAL INSTALLATION
The AF1 and AF2 axial face seals are well suited to use in rotary shaft applications in which high contamination reduces the life of radial seals and bearings. These applications include: motors, gearboxes, speed reducers, saws and lathes.
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The elastomeric sealing lip is available in nitrile and fluorocarbon. AF2
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AF1
AF2
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SPECIFYING YOUR SEAL
Part Numbering.
he part number of a seal indicates all the unique characteristics of that seal including: shaft size, bore
MEASUREMENTS FOR ORDERING

1 Shaft 3
size, seal width, seal design, O.D. finish specific information on the parts of the
and lip material. The tables at right provide system which need to be measured, and part number.
the meaning of the various segments of the
1 SHAFT SIZE:
part number indicate the shaft size, measured in thousandths of an inch.
2 BORE SIZE: The second set of numbers
indicates the diameter of the bore in which
the shaft will be operating. This measurement is also stated to one-thousandth of an inch.
3 SEAL WIDTH:
ment of the axial length of the seal case.

4 SEAL DESIGN:
letter code indicating design characteristics of the seal.

5 O.D. TREATMENT: This
indicates the type of treatment required on the outside diameter of the seal.
6 LIP MATERIAL: Indicates which elastomer
is used in the seal lip (see table).

;
Size Size
The first four digits of the
The seal width is a measure-
This is the two-to-three
code (see table)
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2 Bore 1 2 3 Seal
Width
O.D. TREATMENTS
TYPE OF TREATMENT
CODE R G C P
Rubber Covered Precision Ground Metal Metal with Adhesive Coating Metal with Paint Coating
LIP MATERIAL
TYPE OF LIP MATERIAL Nitrile (Gen. Purpose) Nitrile (High Temp) Nitrile (90 shore A) Polyacrylate PTFE Fluorocarbon Elastomer Silicone CODE 2 3 4 PA T V S
SAMPLE PART NUMBER
1000 1500 -375 SBR C 2

1 2 3 4 5 6
The part number above indicates (1)1.000 shaft, (2) 1.500 bore, (3) .375 seal width, (4) SBR seal design, (5) adhesive coating on the O.D. and (6) an elastomeric lip of general purpose nitrile.
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COMPANY NAME
DIVISION
CONTACT PERSON
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
TELEPHONE
FAX
E MAIL
CUSTOMERS PART NUMBER
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
APPLICATION
OEM AFTERMARKET ANNUAL USAGE
PRODUCTION DATE
PEAK MONTH USAGE
SHAFT BORE
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL
MATERIAL
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SPECIFYING YOUR SEAL
A
ZIP
MATERIAL
FINISH
RPM:
NORMAL MAX
ROTATING
SHAFT RUNOUT, TIR
MOTION
RECIPROCATING OSCILLATING
STROKE LENGTH
DEGREES OF ARC
TYPE
FLUID MEDIUM TEMP. PRESS. BEARING
INTERNAL TYPE
EXTERNAL C F NORMAL PSI
MINIMUM
NORMAL
MAXIMUM PSI
BALL OR ROLLER BEARING
BUSHING
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B. BORE CHAMFER AND ANGLE _________________________ C. BORE DIAMETER ___________________________________ D. SHAFT DIAMETER __________________________________ E. SHAFT CHAMFER AND ANGLE ________________________ FINISH HARDNESS HARDNESS INSTALLATION DIRECTION DIRECTION FROM AIR SIDE: CW CCW BI-ROTATIONAL MISALIGNMENT FREQ. OF ROTATION: CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT CYCLES PER MINUTE
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B C D E
NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE TOLERANCES. A. BORE DEPTH ______________________________________
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CYCLES PER MINUTE
LEVEL:
MAXIMUM
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SHAFT SEALS HANDBOOK

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

What Can We Do for You?

Rick Hudson President

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

Using this Handbook.

FINDING THE RIGHT STANDARD SEAL FOR YOUR APPLICATION

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

How a Shaft Seal Works.

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

The Parts of a Seal.

THE PARTS OF A SEAL

Secondary Lip Inside Diameter

Barrel Angle Spring Position (R Value) Beam Length

Head Thickness Primary Seal Lip Inner Case Inside Diameter

Primary Lip Inside Diameter

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

Economical metal O.D. design for standard applications

Rubber covered O.D. design for excellent O.D. sealing

Non-pressure fluid sealing and severe grease sealing applications

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION.

Single Lip Spring Loaded

Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings

Rubber Covered Fluid Side

Provides protection against corrosion

Single Lip Spring Loaded

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

Rubber Covered Case

Single Lip Spring Loaded

Metal Outer and Inner Cases

Single Lip Spring Loaded

Economical Recommended for steel and cast iron housings

Double Lip Spring Loaded

Rubber Covered Fluid Side Double Lip Spring Loaded

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

Metal Outer and Inner Cases

Double Lip Spring Loaded

Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Rubber Covered Fluid Side Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

Rubber Covered Case

Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Metal Outer and Inner Cases

Single Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Rubber Covered Fluid Side Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

SELECTING THE SEAL DESIGN

Provides protection against corrosion

Provides enhanced static seal on the O.D.

Rubber Covered Case

Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded

Metal Outer and Inner Cases

Double Lip Non-Spring Loaded

FOR SEALING SOLUTIONS

elow is a sampling of the