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OIL SEAL LIP DESIGNS

  • "ES" LIP DESIGNS

Figure 1 illustrates standard single lip design. The "ES" type designs are the single lip oil seal with a garter spring to provide a consistent radial load against the shaft.

  • "ET" LIP DESIGNS

Figure 2 illustrates standard double lip designs. The feature of "ET" type designs, corresponding to "ES" type, is the additional lip to prevent dirt and corrosion.

  • WORKING CONDITION : suitable for "ES" and "ET" type oil seals
SHAFT
DIAMETER
(1)NITRILE LIP MAX. CONTINUOUS
SHAFT SPEED
(2)MAX. CONTINUOUS
PRESSURE
GENERAL 3,500 rpm 5 psi
0.500 8,000 rpm 5 psi
1.000 7,000 rpm 5 psi
2.000 4,500 rpm 5 psi
3.000 3,800 rpm 5 psi
4.000 2,750 rpm 5 psi

Note:

(1) in high shaft speed, it's more possible to use high temperature materials such as polyacrylate, silicone or fluoroelastomer.

(2)slightly higher continuous pressure is applied to shaft speed below 200 ft./min.



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