Reduced CO2 and fuel consumption with the new SKF Low Friction Seal
11/10/2011 SKF (UK) Ltd
An innovative new range of low friction seals manufactured by SKF, the knowledge engineering company, can lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy. Designed to fit on rotating engine and transmission shafts, the new seals can reduce levels of friction by up to 55%, compared with conventional shaft seals.The new seals feature a low friction elastomer lip design based on the wafer technology used for PTFE shaft seals. The new seals also use a specially formulated FKM material with improved compression set and relaxation properties to compensate for the lack of a spring, normally found in shaft seals. The result is a seal design that provides extremely low friction, outstanding sealing security and long service life.
The SKF Low Friction Seal ensures robust sealing and high durability, even at high speed. The seals also provide improved capability on eccentricity and dynamic run-out compared with PTFE seals, as well as good dry-running ability. They provide minimal shaft wear and have excellent dirt exclusion. The SKF Low Friction Seal is also simple to install because no additional sealants or lubricants are necessary.
Using their Vehicle Environmental Performance Simulator, SKF has calculated the CO2 reduction for a 4-cylinder petrol engine passenger car at over 1g per km.
"SKF has a strong focus on sustainability and we are pleased to be able to announce the launch of a new low friction seal generation to supplement our strategy," says John Bohenick, Director SKF Sealing Solutions. "It perfectly addresses the current automotive industry needs of reducing fuel consumption and emissions. But these successes are not the only advantage. We have also been able to demonstrate that the sealing reliability is now even higher."
For further information, please contact Phil Burge:
SKF (U.K.) Limited, T: +44 (0)1582 496433 M: +44 (0)7770 647591 phil.burge@skf.com Web: www.skf.co.uk
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