**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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
470.0 mm |
475.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
1.58 kg |
||
520.0 mm |
525.0 mm |
65.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
2.53 kg |
||
48.0 mm |
53.0 mm |
9.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0045 kg |
||
48.0 mm |
53.0 mm |
13.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0068 kg |
||
53.0 mm |
58.0 mm |
9.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0045 kg |
||
53.0 mm |
58.0 mm |
13.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0068 kg |
||
53.0 mm |
58.0 mm |
9.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0068 kg |
||
58.0 mm |
63.0 mm |
9.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0045 kg |
||
58.0 mm |
63.0 mm |
9.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0091 kg |
||
58.0 mm |
63.0 mm |
13.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0113 kg |
||
68.0 mm |
73.0 mm |
11.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0136 kg |
||
78.0 mm |
83.0 mm |
11.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0113 kg |
||
78.0 mm |
83.0 mm |
11.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0181 kg |
||
93.0 mm |
98.0 mm |
11.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0181 kg |
||
105.0 mm |
115.0 mm |
18.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.03 kg |
||
125.0 mm |
135.0 mm |
18.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0317 kg |
||
125.0 mm |
135.0 mm |
18.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0522 kg |
||
135.0 mm |
145.0 mm |
12.8 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0249 kg |
||
175.0 mm |
185.0 mm |
14.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0657 kg |
||
185.0 mm |
195.0 mm |
14.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0408 kg |
||
185.0 mm |
195.0 mm |
20.5 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.0589 kg |
||
185.0 mm |
195.0 mm |
14.5 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.0657 kg |
||
365.0 mm |
390.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Nitrile rubber (NBR) |
0.51 kg |
||
365.0 mm |
390.0 mm |
25.0 mm |
Fluoro rubber (FKM) |
0.646 kg |