Duplex Oil Seals
Before you begin the installation process for any power transmission component, the first goal is making sure everything is clean and free of any material flaws such as nicks, burrs, scratches, dents, et cetera. Most of these components have very tight tolerances, so maintaining this accuracy is important in their performance.This is especially critical for oil seals because of their function.
Table 4: Type of selected seal
Silicone
Wide temperature range
Commonly used in low temperature applications
Very prone to mechanical damage during fitting
PTFE, which is used in the well-known brand Teflon®, is less commonly used, but it is the preferred material for specific rotating seals in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. This material is notable for having a very low frictional resistance and the best chemical resistance. It can also withstand a very wide range of temperatures in these types of seals; -80 ˚C to 200 ˚C. The shafts on which oil seals with PTFE lips are used require a harder and finer finish. Something like an axle sleeve can also be used to meet this requirement.



2) Oil seals for steel production equipment


Meanwhile, rubber-cased oil seals are used under conditions where a metal-cased seal can fail (for example, because of thermal expansion). Unlike the metal-cased type, these seals do not rust. Moreover, they can seal a lightly damaged housing better than metal-covered seals since, in high temperatures, rubber can provide a more stable sealability.
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