Have two plugs, such as old pencils, ready to fit the pipes. Unscrew the pipe connections and plug them at once.
Overall, floating oil seals play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and performance of machinery that relies on fluid containment. Their innovative design, durability, and versatility make them an indispensable component in a wide range of industries. By investing in high-quality floating oil seals and following best practices for installation and maintenance, businesses can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their equipment is well-protected from oil leaks and other potential issues.
A shaft’s surface finishing will determine how effective the sealing will be. The spiral lead and the direction of the finish tool marks have an impact on the sealing effectiveness. Therefore, it’s imperative to ensure that the shaft surface finishing is maintained.
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How do oil seals work?
Wilmink Engine Parts offers a wide range of oil seals for various applications and engines. Poor-quality oil seals can cause problems. Our range offers only quality brands and our specialists will be happy to help you choose the right product for your application. Below, we highlight some of our brands with their catalogues around oil seals.
There is a British Standard laid down for the control of synthetic rubbers. BS 3574 (1989) helps to determine shelf life – for instance, Nitrile (NBR) and Polyacrylic (ACM) are Group ‘B’ rubbers and have a 7-year life, whilst Silicone (VMQ) and Fluoroelastomers (Viton®) are Group ‘C’ rubbers and have a 10-year shelf life. PTFE and Leather do not come into this category but like the others should be kept in the original packing for as long as possible away from direct light, dust, and humidity. Ozone, which can also be produced by battery-driven forklift trucks has a very bad effect on synthetic rubbers. Finally, protect the sealing lip – DO NOT hang the seals on nails, wire etc.
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