Functions
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Additionally, moulded grating is easy to maintain. Unlike metal grating, which may require regular painting or treatment to prevent rust and deterioration, moulded grating typically needs only regular cleaning to keep it in good condition. This low maintenance requirement can lead to significant cost savings over time, making it a practical choice for many organizations.
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- In conclusion, pulley oil seals, though seemingly small, play a significant role in the smooth functioning and longevity of mechanical systems. Their importance lies not just in their ability to retain lubricants and exclude contaminants but also in their contribution to overall machinery health and operational efficiency. Therefore, understanding and appreciating the value of these seals is paramount for anyone involved in the maintenance and operation of machinery that relies on pulley systems.
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- Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber: This elastomer is used for creating oil lip seals for industry and other sealing elements such as U-cups. The oil lip seals made of this material would exhibit excellent resistance to steam, hot water, washing agents, and polar organic solvents. They are used to seal phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, such as Skydrol. These seals are not recommended for petroleum-based fluids, and can be effectively used with acetone, steam, alkalies, and dilute acids.
How are they used?


As earlier said, oil seals perform some functions that ensure the functionality of mechanical equipment and extend their lifespan. And how they do this is by retaining lubricants at all cost and not making them escape no matter how high the pressure of the machine is.

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Spring The spring supplements the tightening force (i.e., the lip radial load) to ensure enhanced sealing performance and tight contact between the shaft and the sealing edge.The spring also prevents the deterioration of main lip sealing performance caused by high heat or other such factors.


One of the main principles of power transmission is consistent lubrication. Shaft seals play a hugely important role in this. Imagine a situation involving a shaft-mount reducer – electric motor prime mover, driven by belts, motion controlled by a torque arm – with an improperly seated seal. A blown-out input shaft seal is a nightmare situation, necessitating an entire breakdown and reassembly, not to mention re-aligning and re-tensioning the belts.
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OIL SEALS
Table 14.1. Fluoroelastomers Used in Oil Aging5