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News Release from: James Walker and Co | Subject: Walkersele radial lip seals
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2004
Radial lip seals locate spring correctly
Radial lip seals can now be supplied with the lip-energising spring encased in elastomer and cured in position ensuring that the spring is located correctly during seal installation.
Walkersele radial lip seals can now be supplied with the lip-energising spring encased in elastomer and cured in position using the new SpringSafe method from James Walker This will give plant operators peace of mind that the spring is located correctly during seal installation - and cannot readily be dislodged to create secondary damage if a shaft or bearing runs beyond its operating limit
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Aug 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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SpringSafe also cuts downtime as the seal is easier to install with the spring fixed in position, especially when fitting in a blind housing.
James Walker's encasing technique allows each spring coil to move freely for efficient sealing under eccentric operating conditions.
In addition, it helps to protect the spring against chemical and abrasive attack.
Walkersele lip seals are used worldwide to retain lubricants in a bearing assembly and keep contaminants out.
Typical applications include rolling mills, marine propulsion systems, gearboxes and transmissions, wind turbines, process mixers and rotary kilns.
Walkersele SpringSafe is currently available on endless-type seals for shaft diameters of 250mm and above.
It is applicable to Walkersele D6 and D7 designs where the seals are precision moulded in nitrile (NBR) or hydrogenated-nitrile (HNBR) elastomers, including James Walker's Elast-O-Lion and Ultraglide grades. Request a free brochure from James Walker and Co ...
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