Radial Shaft Seals

High and Medium Pressure

Radial Shaft Seals
World-Class
Manufacturing
Simrit standard and custom
radial shaft seals are
produced in the world-class
manufacturing plants of The
Freudenberg and NOK
Group. By using our
proprietary compounds,
specialized designs,
consistent manufacturing
processes and Six-Sigma
quality standards, we can
assure our customers of the
most robust and reliable
products available in
the market.
Increased Seal
Longevity
Typical radial shaft seals
(i.e. TC design) can function
under pressures up to 5 psi.
When operating pressures
exceed this level, seal life
becomes dramatically
reduced due to the added
friction and heat, unless the
seal is designed to
accommodate this high
pressure condition.
Our standard line of TCV,
BABSL and TCN, medium
and high pressure seals have
a proven track record in a
variety of pressure and
speed applications.
The Right Seal
PRESSURE
SEAL LIFE
SHAFT
SPEED
The upper pressure limit of any seal
design is primarily dependent on
three key related variables:
Pressure
Shaft Speed
Expected Seal Life
150
125
100
75
50
25
0
Pressure (psi)
Additional variables that affect seal performance:
Surge pressure, peak duration and frequency
Fluid viscosity and lubricity
Fluid temperature and shaft surface
00 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
TCN
TCV
BABSL
TC NO
PRESSURE
DESIGN
Shaft Speed (ft/sec)
Seal Performance
Better Sealing Lip
These seals are designed with
a spring-loaded lip, reinforced
metal case and a short ex
section. Along with a dened
lip geometry and proprietary
materials, this ensures that the
sealing lip does not lift or roll
in high pressure applications.
In pressure seals, the main lip
contact pressure distribution
is shifted towards the air side
due to lip deformation and
spring position. The increased
contact band with the shaft
increases friction, heat
generation and wear.
FLUID
SIDE
AIR
SIDE
Fluid
Pressure
Normal
Pressure Loaded
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
P
R
E
S
S
U
R
E

(
p
s
i
)
SPEED (rpm x 1,000)
Low Speed Designs
High Speed Designs
Standard Oil Seal
(i.e. TC)
Shaft speed has a direct
effect on pressure:
Surface
Condition,
Finish and
Installation
Procedures
Quality
Tolerances
and Fit
Pressure
Lubricant
Temperature
Eccentricity
Surface Speed
Contamination
Striking a delicate balance
PRESSURE SEALS
Seal must resist lip deformation to minimize friction, wear and heat.
Seal material should have high mechanical strength to prevent seal extrusion.
Shaft speed relates to pressure (as illustrated below).
SEAL
DESIGN
Run-off to
suction chamber
Compressed oil
Grease lling
Return oil ow
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3600 West Milwaukee
Spencer, IA 51301
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O-Ring Business Unit
25151 Arctic Ocean Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel.: (949) 598-8155
Fax: (949) 598-8151
Radial Shaft Seal Business Unit
11617 State Route 13
Milan, OH 44846
Tel.: (419) 499-2502
Fax: (419) 499-6111 www.simrit.com
Simrit is the industrial sealing products division of
Freudenberg-NOK that is dedicated to serving industrial
distributors and OEMs. Simrit products are manufactured
within the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies,
known for their world-class quality and reliability.
Simrits manufacturing and design expertise, coupled
with exceptional customer service and field engineering
support, enables us to provide our customers superior
sealing components and total system sealing solutions
that exceed their expectations.
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