Materials One of the most critical elements in sealing technology is the selection of suitable materials to address challenging tasks. Seals must resist increasingly high temperatures, forces and pressures. Specific media and lubricant properties must also be considered. Some media require stringent regulatory compliance such as for food and beverage applications, while in other cases,
Machined seals SKF is the global market and technology leader in high quality custom engineered sealing solutions offering a comprehensive range of machined seals for many industries. The innovative production system – SKF SEAL JET – reduces manufacturing and dispatch time to a minimum. Virtually any kind of seal for any conceivable application, in any
Fluid handling seals Sealing solutions for fluid handling application may need to operate in contact with various types of fluids or slurries, some of which require stringent regulatory compliance. SKF’s offering includes metal spring loaded seals and metal encased PTFE seals. These seals meet industry demands, such as of the oil and gas industry or
Hydraulic seals Hydraulic cylinder seals are used to seal the opening between various components in the hydraulic cylinder. Fig. 1 shows an example of the seal and guide components of a heavy duty cylinder. Fig. 1 From one to a million – A complete offering SKF offers a comprehensive selection of sealing products for extremely
Power transmission seals SKF’s offer of radial and axial shaft sealing solutions for power transmission applications supports virtually every industrial sector, from large-size wind turbines to very small, high-speed machine tools. For off-highway applications, SKF offers undercarriage sealing solutions for wheeled equipment, which include SKF Mudblock cassette seals and the innovative SKF Trackstar seals for
Industrial seals Being the world’s only bearing company with seal manufacturing capabilities, SKF supplies a wide range of sealing solutions for rotating, reciprocating and static applications to industries worldwide. Innovative sealing solutions help customers to increase productivity and process reliability as well as to reduce Total Cost of Ownership. Based on extensive knowledge and
Wheel end seals Seals in wheel bearings are key in determining the life of the unit. If the seal allows external contaminants to enter the bearing or lubricant to escape from the bearing, then premature failure of the unit will result. SKF wheel end seals providing oil and grease sealing offer enhanced performance in a
Suspension seals Suspension systems serve a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicles’ road holding and braking capacity, and keeping occupants comfortable and reasonably isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations. The main area for sealing in the suspension system is within the shock absorber. SKF provides sealing solutions to increase service life and reduce friction.
Steering seals With power steering system the driver needs to provide only modest effort on the steering wheel, regardless of roads conditions. Many power steering applications use high-pressure hydraulic systems where seals are critical components, playing an important role in preventing pressure loss. SKF power steering seals retain steering fluid in high-pressure applications while allowing
Engine Seals Today’s consumers want more power, higher fuel efficiency and a quiet, comfortable ride from a new car. Also, stringent emissions legislation requires manufacturers to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, challenging them to make better use of alternate fuels (such as bio diesel and E85) and non-conventional technologies. To meet these demands,