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General Topics: General technical issues.; Shaft Preparation
Pressure Seals: Single and double lip designs for pressure applications.; Pressure Seals
PTFE Seals: 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).; What is the high speed rating for PTFE?; What is the pressure capability of PTFE seals?; What is the chemical resistance of PTFE seals?; What is the temperature capability of PTFE seals?; Do PTFE seals require lubrication?; How are they installed?; What are the shaft requirements for PTFE seals?
V-Rings: 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.; What is the high speed capability of a V-Ring?; What is the pressure capability of V-Rings?; Do V-Rings require lubrication?; How are V-Rings installed?; What are the shaft requirements for V-Ring seals?
Speedi-Sleeves: The quickest, smartest way to repair worn shafts. From scored to restored in less than 5 minutes. Speedi-Sleeve,® manufactured to precise specifications by Chicago Rawhide, is a thin wall shaft repair sleeve which requires no change in seal size after repair of shaft.; What are Speedi-Sleeves made of?; How are Speedi-Sleeves removed?; How are Speedi-Sleeves installed?; What is a Speedi-Sleeve?; What is Speedi-Sleeve Gold?; How are Speedi-Sleeves selected?
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