One of the main principles of power transmission is consistent lubrication. Shaft seals play a hugely important role in this. Imagine a situation involving a shaft-mount reducer – electric motor prime mover, driven by belts, motion controlled by a torque arm – with an improperly seated seal. A blown-out input shaft seal is a nightmare situation, necessitating an entire breakdown and reassembly, not to mention re-aligning and re-tensioning the belts.
Rectangular rubber gaskets are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes to suit different applications. The size of the gasket is typically specified by its inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and thickness The size of the gasket is typically specified by its inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and thicknessPTFE is special in that a pre-tensioned spring is not required. This is because the material returns to its original shape when heated, also known as the shape-memory polymers (SMPs) effect. These oil seals are also supplied as integrated parts, where it only needs to be installed as one component.