SKF Mudblock cassette seals

New generation of radial shaft sealing units

The design of SKF Mudblock cassette seals
has been optimized to provide excellent re-
tention of either grease or oil and maximum
protection against liquid or solid contami-
nants ( fig. 1). The seals are made to or-
der to meet the demands of each specific
application.
SKF Mudblock seals are widely used in
wheel-end applications such as the front
and rear axles of, for example:
agricultural machinery
construction equipment
forestry equipment
off-highway trucks
Design features
All SKF Mudblock seals are designed with an
integrated wear sleeve and a rubber inside
diameter, but can have any one of a number
of sealing lip and auxiliary lip configurations.
The elastomeric material is normally nitrile
rubber, but the seals are also available in
other compounds including fluoro rubber,
hydrogenated nitrile rubber or polyacrylate
to meet the demands of different operating
conditions.
Testing
SKF conducts tests in climatic cells of the
SKF Mudblock seals at global testing facili-
ties in USA, Europe and Asia. The tests in-
clude both our own tests and tests according
to customer specifications. SKF Mudblock
seals are engineered using Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) to obtain optimum design
solutions. FEA evaluates:
stress/strain behaviour of the sealing lip
in deformed condition
lip contact forces
lip opening pressure
displacement of the lips
assembly simulation of seal and sleeve
Installation
Proper installation of SKF Mudblock seals
is important for optimal functioning of the
seals. Please contact SKF for information
and support regarding the design of instal-
lation tools for SKF Mudblock seals.
Fig. 1
SKF Mudblock designs for oil lubricated
applications
SKF Mudblock designs for grease lubri-
cated applications
MUD1 MUD2
MUD4 MUD5
MUD3 MUD6
MUD7
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SKF Mudblock seal designs
MUD5 and MUD7
SKF Mudblock seal designs MUD5 and
MUD7 are a new generation of radial shaft
sealing units, specifically developed for
heavy-duty ap pli cations in harsh environ-
ments and tough op er ating conditions.
SKF Mudblock seals MUD5 ( fig. 2) are
designed for oil lubricated applications and
provide features including:
half metal/half rubber outside diameter
for reliable seal retention in the bore as
well as improved sealing performance
spring-loaded main lip with SKF WAVE lip
design for bidirectional pumping action
axial and auxiliary radial lips for contami-
nant exclusion
integrated wear sleeve, curled for a reli-
able unitized solution to facilitate installa-
tion and prevent damage to the lips
during trans portation, handling and
installation.
centrifugal flap for exclusion of contami-
nants
bumper maintaining the relative position
between the seal and the sleeve as well
as acting as a barrier against contami-
nants
rubber covered inside diameter for high
sealing ability and easy installation
SKF Mudblock seals MUD7 ( fig. 3) are
designed for use in grease lubricated appli-
cations and provide features including:
half metal/half rubber outside diameter
for reliable seal retention in the bore as
well as improved sealing performance
rubber covered inside diameter for im-
proved sealing performance and easy
installation
integrated wear sleeve
SKF patented lip design for extended
bearing service life
bumper maintaining the relative position
between the seal and the sleeve as well
as acting as a barrier against contami-
nants
auxiliary radial lips for contaminant
exclusion
The SKF patented lip design has a special
geometry combining both a spring-loaded
radial lip and an axial lip. This design enables
excess pressure inside the bearing chamber
to pass the lip. Thus, the bearing can run
cooler, resulting in extended service life.
Fig. 2
SKF Mudblock seal MUD5
Centrifugal flap
Half metal/half rubber outside diameter
Spring
Main lip with SKF WAVE
lip design
Wear sleeve curl
Wear sleeve
Rubber inside diameter
Auxiliary radial lips
Axial lip
Bumper
Fig. 3
SKF Mudblock seal MUD7
Auxiliary radial lips
SKF patented lip design
Bumper
Spring
Wear sleeve
Half metal/half rubber outside diameter
Rubber inside diameter
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