**Introduction to SKF Seals: High-Performance Shaft Seals and V-Ring Seals for Demanding Applications**
In industrial machinery, automotive systems, and precision equipment, effective sealing solutions are critical to ensuring reliability, longevity, and optimal performance. SKF, a global leader in bearing and seal technology, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality **shaft seals** and **V-ring seals** designed to withstand harsh operating conditions while minimizing friction, contamination, and maintenance requirements.
### **Technical Features of SKF Shaft Seals and V-Ring Seals**
SKF’s sealing solutions are engineered with advanced materials and precision designs to deliver superior performance in diverse applications. Key features include:
– **Robust Material Construction**: SKF seals are manufactured from high-grade elastomers, thermoplastics, and reinforced composites, ensuring resistance to wear, extreme temperatures, and aggressive chemicals.
– **Optimized Lip Designs**: The sealing lips are precision-molded to maintain consistent contact with shafts, preventing lubricant leakage and blocking contaminants like dust, water, and debris.
– **Enhanced Durability**: Specialized coatings and surface treatments reduce friction and extend service life, even in high-speed or high-load environments.
– **Versatile Configurations**: Available in radial shaft seals, axial seals, and V-ring seals, SKF offers solutions for both static and dynamic sealing applications.
### **Performance Advantages**
SKF shaft seals and V-ring seals provide significant operational benefits, including:
– **Improved Equipment Reliability**: By preventing lubricant loss and contamination ingress, SKF seals reduce premature bearing failure and downtime.
– **Energy Efficiency**: Low-friction designs minimize power losses, contributing to energy savings in motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
– **Easy Installation**: Many SKF seals feature split designs or pre-assembled units, simplifying maintenance and replacement in confined spaces.
– **Wide Temperature and Chemical Resistance**: Suitable for applications ranging from -40°C to +200°C (-40°F to +390°F), with compatibility for oils, greases, and industrial fluids.
### **Typical Applications**
SKF seals are trusted in industries where precision and durability are paramount:
– **Industrial Machinery**: Used in pumps, compressors, electric motors, and gearboxes to protect rotating shafts from contamination.
– **Automotive Systems**: Essential for transmissions, wheel hubs, and engine components, ensuring long-term performance under dynamic loads.
– **Precision Equipment**: Applied in robotics, medical devices, and aerospace systems where minimal friction and contamination control are critical.
By combining innovative engineering with proven reliability, SKF shaft seals and V-ring seals deliver unmatched protection and efficiency, making them the preferred choice for engineers and maintenance professionals worldwide. Whether in heavy industrial settings or high-precision applications, SKF sealing solutions enhance performance while reducing total cost of ownership.
| Designation | Shaft diameter, minimum | Shaft diameter, maximum | Shaft diameter | Seal width | Sealing lip material | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1440.0 mm |
1465.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
4.75 kg |
||
1470.0 mm |
1520.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.0 kg |
||
1525.0 mm |
1575.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.18 kg |
||
1570.0 mm |
1600.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
5.18 kg |
||
1575.0 mm |
1625.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.937 kg |
||
1620.0 mm |
1670.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.27 kg |
||
1625.0 mm |
1675.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.3 kg |
||
1725.0 mm |
1775.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.194 kg |
||
1720.0 mm |
1765.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
5.64 kg |
||
1775.0 mm |
1825.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.196 kg |
||
420.0 mm |
425.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
V-ring seal, VR4 design, North American standard, interchangeable with VE design |
||
465.0 mm |
470.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
1.57 kg |
||
475.0 mm |
510.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0929 kg |
||
510.0 mm |
515.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
1.78 kg |
||
515.0 mm |
520.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
1.77 kg |
||
510.0 mm |
540.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0566 kg |
||
540.0 mm |
575.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.102 kg |
||
630.0 mm |
665.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.408 kg |
||
705.0 mm |
745.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.445 kg |
||
740.0 mm |
750.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.33 kg |
||
841.0 mm |
851.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.81 kg |
||
825.0 mm |
875.0 mm |
10.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.155 kg |
||
861.0 mm |
871.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.88 kg |
||
892.0 mm |
912.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.81 kg |