bearing seals and pillow blocks Flashcards
Felt seals are mainly used for
GREASE applications, low speeds and should be soaked in oil before installation.
What are the two basic ways to seal a bearing ?
External seals and internal seals
External seals gets installed on the bearing housing
Integral seals are attached to the Bearing
Mechanical seals are good for?
for low speeds, and severe conditions of wet and dirty environments. They have LAPPED faces that must be lubricated before assembly.
ALSO THE most expensive seal
Integra rubbing seals are ?
attached to outer bearing ring and the lip rubs on the inner ring. It will retain grease and keep out contaminants.
Non-rubbing seals, provide a negative seal, true or false?
true , they do not provide a positive seal, but have no speed limits