Axial Face Seals
Axial face seals are paired metal sealing rings loaded together by shaped elastomer rings. Their precision faces form a robust rotating barrier while the elastomers provide axial force and static sealing, protecting low-speed bearing compartments against abrasive soil, rock dust and slurry.
Key facts
- Common types
- O-ring energised pair, Trapezoidal energiser pair, Clamp-style face seal, Split axial seal
- Materials
- Alloy cast iron, Forged bearing steel, NBR, HNBR, FKM (fluoroelastomer), Silicone
- Used in
- Track rollers, Final drives, Tunnel machinery, Mining conveyors, Concrete mixers
