Understanding the Importance of Coupling Sleeves in Hydraulic Systems
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2025-08-14 20:35
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Oil seals, also known as rotary shaft seals, are designed to prevent oil leaks in rotating machinery by sealing the gap between a rotating shaft and a stationary housing. Proper installation of oil seals is essential to ensure a leak-free performance, which in turn helps to extend the life of the machinery. In this article, we will go over the steps for installing oil seals correctly.
Other important factors are ensuring the hardness and roughness of the shaft are correct. A shaft hardness of HRC 45 is recommended for a rubber sealing lip, with a roughness of Ra 0.4-0.8. A higher shaft hardness of HRC 60 and shaft roughness of Ra 0.1-0.4 is recommended for a PTFE lip.