Sealing rings SCHAEFFLER GROUP

Sealing rings The quality of a bearing arrangement is decisively influenced by the components – shaft, housing, seal – that are directly adjacent to the bearing. Seals play a decisive role in protecting bearings against contamination. If inadequate seals are used, contaminants can penetrate the bearing or an unacceptably large quantity of lubricant may escape from the bearing. Solid contaminants lead to wear and/or fatigue of the raceways and rolling elements. Bearings that are contaminated or running dry will fail long before they reach their fatigue rating life. When designing the bearing arrangement,...

Sealing rings Criteria for selection of sealing rings Product overview Design and safety guidelines Special designs Dimension tables Structure of sealing rings Schaeffler Group Industrial

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Criteria for selection of sealing rings Special designs G..-FPM GR..-FPM G..-HNBR GR..-HNBR Resistance Mineral oils and greases Normally resistant Normally resistant Normally resistant Normally resistant Highly blended/ synthetic lubricants Conditionally resistant Conditionally resistant Normally resistant Conditionally resistant Consultation necessary Consultation necessary Conditionally resistant Consultation necessary Weather Light/air Contamination resistance (lip facing outwards) Very good Aggressive media Temperature Minimum/ maximum Relubrication (lip facing outwards) Shaft Seal integrity...

Product overview Single lip Angled reinforcing ring encased in rubber Sealing rings External steel reinforcement Schaeffler Group Industrial

Sealing rings Sealing rings of series G, GR and SD are matched to the small radial dimensions of INA drawn cup needle roller bearings with open ends and with closed end and of needle roller bearings without an inner ring. These contact seals protect the sealed area against contamination, spray water and the excessive loss of grease. In comparison with spring-preloaded rotary shaft seals, they have significantly smaller cross-sectional dimensions, lower friction values and allow space-saving, economical sealing of shafts undergoing rotary and axial motion. The sealing rings are easy to fit, since...

Sealing rings Sealing rings SD have a double lip and are suitable for shaft diameters from 8 mm to 50 mm: ■ a contact seal lip essentially prevents the escape of lubricant and unpressurised oil from the bearing arrangement ■ a protective lip not in contact with the shaft (marked side) also acts as a gap seal against the ingress of contamination The space between the seal lip and protective lip must be filled with grease. The sealing rings comprise two plastic components. The seal carrier is made from reinforced polyamide (coloured black), while the seal lip area is made from thermoplastic PU...

Tolerances and roughness of the shaft surface For shafts, the tolerances should be in accordance with the table Shaft and housing design. The ISO tolerance class h8 to DIN ISO 286 is also permissible. The surface roughness must be in accordance with the table Shaft and housing design. The sliding surface for the seal lips must be free from score marks and damage such as impact points, scratches, cracks, rust, raised areas. The end of the shaft must have a lead chamfer so that the seal lips are not damaged during fitting – chamfer dimensions according to Figure 2 and the table Chamfer dimensions...

Sealing rings Coaxiality and runout Caution! The coaxiality and runout influence the sealing function and wear at the seal edge. If the coaxiality between the shaft and housing bore is too large, Figure 3, the radial force will be distributed unevenly. This will lead to wear of the seal edge on one side and will reduce the sealing action. Runout deviations can, especially at high circumferential speeds, increase the seal gap and lead to leakage, Figure 4 . Do not exceed the limit values for coaxiality and runout, Figure 5 . Tm 1 ᕃ Locating bore ᕄ Centre of bore ᕅ Shaft ᕆ Centre of shaft Tm =...

Design of the axial adjacent construction Caution! The adjacent construction should be designed such that the seal lips are not constrained in an axial direction. Fitting Caution! Sealing rings must be handled and fitted correctly. This is the only way to ensure that they fulfil their sealing function correctly for a long period. Pay attention to the orientation of the seal lip. A seal lip facing outwards prevents the ingress of dust and contaminants, Figure 6, ᕃ. A seal lip facing inwards prevents the escape of lubricant, Figure 6, ᕄ. On sealing rings SD, the side with the protective lip is...

Sealing rings Oil or grease the running surface of the shaft and seal lip. This reduces the frictional energy during initial movement. In the case of sealing rings with an encased reinforcing ring – sealing ring G – the outer surface should be oiled before the seal is pressed in. This makes it easier to fit the seal in the housing. Press sealing rings carefully into the housing bore using a pressing device and a suitable pressing tool, Figure 7. Ensure that the seal lip is not damaged. Cover any sharp shaft edges, slots, teeth or threads using fitting sleeves, Figure 8. Fit sealing rings in such...

Maximum perpendicularity deviation Shaft diameter Maximum deviation Perpendicularity – position of sealing ring relative to shaft axis/housing bore In sealing rings SD, the space between the seal lip and protective lip must be filled with grease, Figure 10. After fitting, allow the sealing rings to run in and check the sealing function. Slight leakage (forming a grease or liquid film) is desirable in order to lubricate the contact surface for the seal lips. A collar of grease will assist the sealing action, Figure 11. During relubrication, increase the pressure only slowly. Figure 10 Grease filling...

Sealing rings Sealing rings should be stored in dry, dust-free rooms – relative humidity max. 65%, moderate ventilation, free from draughts. Observe the storage room requirements in accordance with DIN 7 716. Sealing rings should be stored at an air temperature of +20 °C Ϯ5 °C free from stress, i.e. without tension, compression or deformation. Do not allow the rings to come into contact with chemicals such as acids, solvents or fuels. Protect sealing rings from: ■ direct sunlight ■ UV light ■ ozone (e.g. produced by electrical equipment) ■ intense thermal radiation. If these conditions are not...