Radial shaft seals for general industrial applications

Seal installation, general industrial applications To provide effective sealing, radial shaft seals must be installed properly. An experienced installer with suitable tools, working in a clean environment, is recommended to provide proper installation. The large diameter seals, for shaft diameters above 200 mm, provide special features and are intended for use in heavy and large-size engineering applications, which require either very large or specially designed seals. In general terms, a radial shaft seal is a barrier with four main functions.

The most common types of seals used to protect bearing arrangements in general industrial applications are radial shaft seals for shaft diameters up to 203 mm (8 in). Large diameter seals, for shaft diameters above 203 mm, have special features and are intended for use in large-size and heavy-duty applications.