Operating temperatures for engine oil seals (see Fig. 14.11 and cross-section of lip seal with garter spring in Fig. 14.22) vary widely, depending on engine design and location within the engine. Typically, the rear crankshaft seal is subjected to much higher temperatures than the front seal. Oil sump temperatures vary considerably, depending on provisions for oil cooling. This allows use of hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR), silicone, or acrylic elastomers for some seals in relatively low-temperature environments (120–140°C or 250–284°F). Standard fluoroelastomers (FKM), bisphenol-cured VDF/HFP/TFE terpolymers with 68–69% fluorine content, perform well in oil service up to about 160°C (320°F). More resistant fluoroelastomers are necessary for reliable long-term performance in more severe environments.
- * Dimension The seal measures 35mm in diameter, 47mm in width, and has a lip length of 7mm. These dimensions are carefully chosen to fit a wide range of machinery and applications.
ISO 6194-1 1)
Once you have selected the most suitable seal available, considering the environment, temperature, shaft speed, pressure, lubrication availability, as well as the size, of course, the seal should be stored adequately and then fitted properly. Here are a few suggestions that could help:-
In situations where the shaft has splines or an integral gear on the end, you’ll want to take precautions. These gears and splines often have very sharp edges that are quite detrimental to the seal’s integrity. You may use an installation sleeve that will allow the seal to slide past these hazards undamaged.
Housing Stop Installation
B) Housing-bore eccentricity
As shown in Figure 9, housing-bore eccentricity is defined as being twice the eccentricity between the housing-bore center and shaft rotation center.
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J: Additional code is added here as an identifier when two or more seals have exactly the same type codes and dimensional numbers.