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This SKF F.A.Q. site is a dynamic database that contains the most common questions about proper selection and installation of our sealing products. The information is categorized by product along with a general section about shaft finishes and related sealing topics. If you don't find answers to your particular question please submit by using the "Question not Answered?" link, then check back for an updating posting within a few days.

General Topics ( 1 ) General technical issues. Pressure Seals ( 1 ) Single and double lip designs for pressure applications. PTFE Seals ( 7 ) PTFE seals are assembled, made-to-order radial shaft seals based on PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene or Teflon. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont). V-Rings ( 5 ) The V-Ring Seal is an all-rubber seal that seats directly on the shaft and seals axially against a counterface, housing, seal case or similar surface. Speedi-Sleeves ( 6 ) The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.: General technical issues.
Pressure Seals ( 1 ) Single and double lip designs for pressure applications. PTFE Seals ( 7 ) PTFE seals are assembled, made-to-order radial shaft seals based on PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene or Teflon. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont). V-Rings ( 5 ) The V-Ring Seal is an all-rubber seal that seats directly on the shaft and seals axially against a counterface, housing, seal case or similar surface. Speedi-Sleeves ( 6 ) The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.: Single and double lip designs for pressure applications.
PTFE Seals ( 7 ) PTFE seals are assembled, made-to-order radial shaft seals based on PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene or Teflon. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont). V-Rings ( 5 ) The V-Ring Seal is an all-rubber seal that seats directly on the shaft and seals axially against a counterface, housing, seal case or similar surface. Speedi-Sleeves ( 6 ) The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.: PTFE seals are assembled, made-to-order radial shaft seals based on PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene or Teflon. Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont).
V-Rings ( 5 ) The V-Ring Seal is an all-rubber seal that seats directly on the shaft and seals axially against a counterface, housing, seal case or similar surface. Speedi-Sleeves ( 6 ) The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.: The V-Ring Seal is an all-rubber seal that seats directly on the shaft and seals axially against a counterface, housing, seal case or similar surface.
Speedi-Sleeves ( 6 ) The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.: The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by SKF, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.

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