Moontown high performance radial and axial seals

Citation

(2002), "Moontown high performance radial and axial seals", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 54 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ilt.2002.01854ead.008

Moontown high performance radial and axial seals

Moontown high performance radial and axial seals

Keyword: Seals

The range of high performance U-spring energised seals supplied by Moontown Ltd is available for radial, axial and rotary applications (see Plate 10). They are typically useful in aggressive and demanding environments but can also be used for hydraulic and pneumatic duty.

The M20 series of seals uses a range of modified PTFE jackets, complemented with stainless steel or NACE-approved U-springs, allowing use in a wide range of applications where chemical resistance, low to moderate pressures, reduced friction, and rotary service are encountered. By using food contact-approved jackets and filling the spring cavities with silicone, the M20 series is rendered suitable for use in the food and drugs industry.

Plate 10 Typical selection of high performance radial and axial seals incorporating U-spring energisers. These can be supplied in a wide range of sizes and styles with optional spring and jacket materials

Inside and outside sealing axial seals can be supplied for static applications. Radial seals are available in a range of styles to suit many applications, including extended heels for higher pressures and flanged styles suitable for rotary service, the flange preventing seal rotation. Seals for rotary duty can also be fitted with metal cases to support higher pressures than conventional rubber shaft seals.

Most designs can be supplied up to 2,000mm diameter and special proposals can be made to suit unusual or difficult sealing problems.

Further information is available from: Moontown Ltd, 33a Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6JP, UK. Tel: +44 115 963 2718; Fax: +44 115 968 1890; E-mail: moontown@ntlworld.com; Web site: www.moontown.co.uk