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Turcon Varilip PDR: Trelleborg Se Aling Solutions
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Contents
10 Introduction 22 Storage
20 Design Guidelines
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Turcon®Varilip®PDR
Turcon®Varilip®PDR
Introduction Description
Turcon®Varilip®PDR rotary shaft seals extend the boundaries Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals are constructed from only two parts –
imposed by elastomer radial shaft seals by utilizing advanced a precision manufactured metal body and a mechanically
materials and design techniques to provide the optimum retained Turcon®sealing element. Unlike seals with pressed
sealing performance for each application. The outcome is metal cases, a gasket is not required to provide sealing
a superior sealing solution, which retains a compact seal between the lip and casing. This is provided by the mechanical
envelope. retention of the lip, thus improving both the chemical
resistance and temperature range of the sealing system.
Turcon®Varilip®PDR rotary shaft seals can be used to replace
standard elastomeric rotary shaft seals which have a limited The mechanical retention of the Turcon®provides a robust
application range with respect to temperature, surface speed, product which also eliminates the process of bonding the
media compatibility, pressure or a combination of these due to Turcon®to a metal or elastomer substrate.
the inherent limitations of many elastomer grades.
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Turcon®Varilip®PDR
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Note: For shaft diameters from 6 mm to 250 mm, sealing at speeds of up to 90 m/s may be possible with input from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
engineering teams for special designs. Contact your local Trelleborg Sealing Solutions marketing company for more information.
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Fluid
Fluid
Turcon® Inner case
dust lip
Figure 2: Clamped Design. Suited to high volume applications with Figure 3: O-Ring Design. For low interference fits in the housing.
excessive housing tolerance. Housing surface finish > 0.8 µm Ra or particularly searching
media control.
Figure 4: Sealing against the Bore. For applications where the running Figure 5: Fluid Transfer. Injection ports enable the transfer of fluid
surface is located on the housing. between the housing and the shaft.
Figure 6: End Plate. Allows for simple assembly/disassembly of Figure 7: Elastomer/Turcon®Hybrid. This combination utilizes the best
the seal. attributes of both a Radial Oil Seal and the Turcon®Varilip®PDR.
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Materials
Sealing Lip
An important factor for the proper function of rotary shaft seals capabilities. Adding the “M” material code will override the
is the material used for the sealing lip. For this reason, standard secondary lip material selection and replace it with
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has developed a range of specially the selected primary lip material. The dust lip will always be a
modified materials based on the proven Turcon®grades. low abrasion-resistant, virgin PTFE to allow rapid sizing of the
Particular importance is attached to the optimization of friction lip inner diameter relative to the shaft and provide a close
and wear properties, whilst providing excellent sealing clearance barrier.
performance, even at high surface speeds. Table 2 gives the
materials available for use in Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals. Material code example:
Additional compounds have been developed for specific
applications which are available on request. Designs with more “T251M” as a material code suffix = Both sealing elements
than one sealing element will use Turcon®M83 as the standard Turcon®T25. See full ordering examples on Page 35, Table 14
secondary lip material to make use of its superior dry running and Table 15.
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(265)
+150 (+302)
70 7000
(230) +100 (+212)
Turcon® Varilip® PDR
+50 (+122)
60 6000
(200) 0 (+32)
Surface Speed m/s (ft/s)
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(65) Figure 9: Maximum and minimum temperatures for different materials
Nitrile
10 1000
(35) Table 5: General Recommended Temperature Range
0 0 Temperature
0 40 80 120 160 200 Material °C °F
(1.60) (3.15) (4.50) (6.30) (7.90)
Shaft Diameter mm (inch) Min Max Min Max
Filled PTFE -100 260 -148 500
Figure 8: Surface speed as a function of shaft diameter and RPM Silicone -54 177 -65 350
Fluoroelastomer -40 204 -40 400
Table 4: General Recommended Maximum Surface Polyacrylate -40 175 -40 347
Speed
nitrile -46 107 -50 225
Max. Surface speed (ref. ARPM: OS-4, Fifth Edition: 2017)
Material
m/s ft/min
Turcon®Varilip®PDR 100 19,680
Fluoroelastomer 38 7,500
Silicone 38 7,500
Polyacrylate 22 4,320
nitrile 12 2,340
Speed capability depends on application conditions.
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Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals can remain leak tight when exposed Higher speeds and pressure capabilities can be achieved
to pressurization during static shaft conditions. through the use of custom designs. Please consult your
local Trelleborg Sealing Solutions marketing company.
Fluid Resistance
Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals are resistant to mineral acids,
bases, common organic fluids and solvents. They are also
unaffected by oxidation, ultraviolet radiation or ozone making
them ideally suited for use in the chemical industry and
applications requiring exposure to the atmosphere.
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Power Consumption
One of the key features of Turcon®Varilip®PDR is its low
friction, resulting in very low power consumption. Figure 10
shows the running torque for a 40 mm (1.73 inch) shaft
diameter Turcon®Varilip®PDR seal.
180 0.18
160 0.16
0.14
140
Temperature (ºC) - RPM / 100
0.12
120
0.10
Torque (Nm)
100
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80
IR Temp (°C) Torque RPM / 100 0.06
60
0.04
40
0.02
20 0
0 -0.02
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Time (secs)
Reduced torque can be achieved through custom designs but may reduce leak tightness.
Note
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Endurance Eccentricity
The graph in Figure 11 shows the maximum recommended
operating envelope for Silicone, Nitrile, Polyacrylate and
Fluoroelastomer seals. Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals have a
specific lip design to minimize the risk of leakage and reduce
wear rates. Therefore, the levels of eccentricity should be kept
within the limits shown. In order to achieve a uniform radial
load of the sealing lip on the shaft, the best possible coaxiality,
or static offset, should be maintained between the housing
bore and the shaft, maximum values shown in Figure 12.
0.4
(0.016) VMQ
Note
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Shaft Wear
Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals are designed to contact the shaft
surface during operation and a seal contact band will be
evident in the majority of applications. With correct seal
specification and operating conditions, shaft wear should be
limited to a light polishing, but factors such as overpressure,
contamination, eccentricity or insufficient shaft hardness can
result in more significant wear.
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Design Guidelines
b1 Bore depth
Housing
15°-20°
Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals are designed to meet global standards,
including: ISO 6194/1 and ISO 16589. (See page 25 to r
Housing bore
page 29).
For Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals the bore should have a surface 0.70 to 1.00 1.20 to 1.50
Chamfer length (c)
finish of 0.8 μm (32 µin) Ra maximum. In cases where the (0.028 in to 0.04 in) (0.047 in to 0.06 in)
housing bore is split, resulting in an axial join crossing the seal Max. corner rad. (r) 0.40 (0.0157 in) 0.40 (0.0157 in)
outer diameter, and in cases where meeting these surface
finish requirements is not possible, it is recommended that a
proprietary sealant or adhesive is used.
Shaft
Alternatively, a custom solution can be prepared employing a Shafts should be machined to an h11 tolerance or better
rubber covering or O-Ring for O/D sealing. (Table 8). The surface finish should be prepared by plunge
grinding to avoid any machining leads that may act with the
Table 6: Housing Installation Data Table shaft rotation to facilitate leakage.
Bore Diameter Tolerance (H8)
Over To
Table 8: Shaft Installation Data
(mm) (inch)
(mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) Shaft Diameter Tolerance (h11)
10 0.394 18 0.787 +0.027 / -0 0.0011 / -0 Over To
(mm) (inch)
18 0.787 30 1.181 +0.033 / -0 0.0013 / -0 (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch)
30 1.181 50 1.969 +0.039 / -0 0.0015 / -0 6 0.236 10 0.394 +0 / -0.090 +0 / - 0.0035
50 1.969 80 3.150 +0.046 / -0 0.0018 / -0 10 0.394 18 0.787 +0 / -0.110 +0 / - 0.0043
80 3.150 120 4.724 +0.054 / -0 0.0021 / -0 18 0.787 30 1.181 +0 / -0.130 +0 / - 0.0051
120 4.724 180 7.087 +0.063 / -0 0.0025 / -0 30 1.181 50 1.969 +0 / -0.160 +0 / - 0.0063
180 7.087 250 9.843 +0.072 / -0 0.0028 / -0 50 1.969 80 3.15 +0 / -0.190 +0 / - 0.0075
250 9.843 315 12.402 +0.081 / -0 0.0032 / -0 80 3.15 120 4.724 +0 / -0.220 +0 / - 0.0087
315 12.402 400 15.748 +0.089 / -0 0.0035 / -0 120 4.724 180 7.087 +0 / -0.250 +0 / - 0.0098
180 7.087 250 9.843 +0 / -0.290 +0 / - 0.0114
250 9.843 315 12.402 +0 / -0.320 +0 / - 0.0126
315 12.402 400 15.748 +0 / -0.360 +0 / - 0.0142
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Developments in surface finish measurement equipment and grades have been proven to result in an aggressive wear of
capabilities, along with finishing methods, have resulted in the sealing lip due to their percentage of porosity. Nitride
functional seal testing being performed to determine and verify hardening or carburising of surfaces (finished according to the
surface finish recommendations for improved seal performance recommendations given on Table 10) are also acceptable.
It is important to consider the ability of the substrate to support
the plating. For example, when a high-pressure load is exerted
Standard Surface Recommendations on a seal running against hard chrome plating supported by a
soft substrate, such as 300 series Stainless Steel, the plating
The recommended surface finishes for Turcon®Varilip®PDR are may peel or crack and then abrade the seal. A better substrate
given below (Table 9 and Table 10). The first is for HVOF (High would be Stainless Steel Type 440C (hardened to 44 Rockwell C)
Velocity Oxygen Fuel) applied coatings like Tungsten Carbide or an alloy steel such as 4340 in the fully-hardened condition.
Cobalt-Chrome (Wc-Co-Cr). The second is for bare steel or In certain applications, it may not be possible to provide a
chrome plating. shaft with the necessary hardness, surface finish and corrosion
resistance. Fitting a wear sleeve onto the shaft can solve
Table 9: Surface Finish Recommendations for HVOF this problem by providing the local hardness and surface
Applied Surfaces requirements without affecting the main shaft.
If wear should occur, only the sleeve need then be replaced. The
Measurement Standard Recommendation surface finish of the sleeve should be as outlined in Table 9 and
Ra < 5 μin / 0.12 μm Table 10. Consideration should be given to providing adequate
Rp d 8 μin max. / 0.2 μm maximum heat dissipation and effective sealing to the interface between
the wear sleeve and the shaft.
Rz (Rtm) 40 μin / 1.0 μm maximum
70 - 90% @ depth of p = 0.25 Rz (Rtm)
Tp (Mr)
relative to a ref. line c = 5% tp
Running In
Rsk -0.1 to -3
In standard rotary shaft systems, the seals and mating surfaces
have an initial period of higher wear. This phase, known as the
Table 10: Surface Finish Recommendations for
run-in, ends once the peaks on the mating surface are broken
Chrome Plating, Bare Metal (Hardened)
off and both surface and seal reach an equilibrium state.
and Others (Non-HVOF)
Provided the seals are sufficiently lubricated, the wear rate
Measurement Standard Recommendation drops significantly once the equilibrium state is reached.
Ra 8 - 16 μin / 0.2 - 0.4 μm By defining the surface finish using multiple surface finish
parameters, the overall surface profile can be controlled more
Rp d 24 μin / 0.6 μm maximum
precisely. This reduces the sealing system run-in period, and
Rz 40 μin /1.0 μm maximum
once equilibrium between the seal and sealing surface is
50 - 75% @ depth of p = 0.25 Rz (Rtm) reached, gives an improved surface finish for leakage control,
Tp
relative to a ref. line c = 5% tp wear resistance and service life.
Rsk -0.5 to -1.5 The abrasive nature of a rough finish can cause excessive
seal wear during the early run-in period. Therefore, the harder
the mating surface, the more important it is to start with the
A shaft hardness in excess of 55 HRC is generally
correct surface finish.
recommended for Turcon®Varilip®PDR, although lower values are
permissible depending upon the pressure, speed and sealing lip
material used (refer to materials section).
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Installation Requirements
max. 0.4 mm
When installing Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals, careful handling is
0.0157 in.
important in order to avoid damaging the sealing lip. If the seal
is installed directly on to the shaft, lead-in chamfers must be
machined on the end of the shaft with no burrs, sharp corners
15°-25°
or rough machining marks. The leading diameter should be
smaller than the unstressed diameter of the sealing lip, as
shown in Figure 14. Table 11 shows guide values for this.
d3
d1
It is recommended that as shallow an angle as practical be
adopted within the range given. Installation tool
Table 11: Shaft Lead-in Chamfer (Ref. Figures 13 - 14) Figure 15: Fitting the sealing lip using an installation tool
d1 d1 - d3
(mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) Fitting should be performed in a swift movement to limit the
time that the lip is formed above shaft size therefore reducing
< 10 0.4 1.5 0.06
lip recovery time.
10 - 20 0.4 - 0.8 2.0 0.08
20 - 30 0.8 - 1.2 2.5 0.10
30 - 40 1.2 - 1.6 3.0 0.12 Storage
40 - 50 1.6 - 2.0 3.5 0.14
50 - 70 2.0 - 2.8 4.0 0.16 Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals do not require any special storage
conditions, which unlike elastomer seals must be kept away
70 - 95 2.8 - 3.7 4.5 0.18
from sunlight and elevated temperatures to avoid rubber
95 - 130 3.7 - 5.1 5.5 0.22 degradation.
130 - 240 5.1 - 9.4 7.0 0.28
240 - 300 9.4 - 11.8 11.0 0.43 Turcon®Varilip®PDR seals are not subject to shelf life.
30° max.
d3
d1
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Figure 17: Assembly tooling types for press fit into a housing
Figure 18: Ensure there is sufficient clearance between the support leg
and the assembly cone
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b1 b
1.2 mm ± 0.2 mm
(0.047 in. ± 0.008 in.)
20°
R 0.5
(0.02 in)
d1 h11
d2 H8
Figure 19: Installation drawing for pressures up to 0.5 MPa (73 psi)
P P
P
min. 3.00
d4
Figure 20: Installation for pressure from 0.5 MPa (73 psi) up to 1 MPa Figure 21: Installation type for fluid separation (Type D) at pressures
(145 psi). It is recommended to machine the housing to up to 0.5 MPa (73 psi).
support the back of the seal.
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The p
This is a single lip seal suitable
demafo
60 11,811 0.5 tions where
73 7,874
40 0.5 an elastomer
73
20 radia
offers
3,937
withstand the temperature, frictio
tions. Note:
Max. Shaft Max. Turcon®Varilip®PDR configu
Seal Speed Pressure Description
Type A / Type 1 Type B / Type 3 Type C / Type 4
m/s ft/min MPa psi
For us
The preferred choice for applica
elasto
demanded
This is a single lip seal suitable or standard
for use in where contaminate
industrial
reinfo
tions where0.5an elastomer offers
radial ashaft
back-up sealing lip
nottobe
pr
60 11,811 0.5 40
73 7,874 73 3,937
20 1.0 seal 40
would
145 7,874 are po
withstand the temperature, friction, media or poor lubricatio
tions. Note: Secondary sealing element ma
Turcon®Varilip®Max.
PDR Size Ranges
Shaft Max. configuration. Note:
Seal Speed Pressure Description M83 is
Type A / Type 1 Type B / Type 3 Type C / Type 4 Type D / Type 5
m/s ft/min MPa psi
For use in applications involving
The preferred choice for applications in which high seal int
elastomer radial shaft sealFor canus
demanded
This is a single lip seal suitable for use or
in where contaminated
standard industrial media are to be sealed.
applica- T
reinforcement of the sealing lip,s
both
60 11,811 0.5 73
40 tions where
7,874 0.5 an elastomer
73
20 offers
radial
3,937 a back-up
shaft
1.0 sealing
seal would lip
145 7,874
40 to
not provide
be able secondary
to 60 sealing.
media
11,811
0.5 e.g. as73pump, shaf
are possible,
withstand the temperature, friction, media or poor lubrication condi-
tions. Note: Secondary sealing element material is Turcon® M83 inNote:
stan
Note: Secondary support element ma
configuration. configu
Type M83 is the recommended primary lip
Type
Type AA/Type
/ Type 1
1 Type
Type BB/Type
/ Type 33 Type CC/Type
/ Type 4
4 Type
Type DD/Type
/ Type 5
5 Type
Type GG/Type
/ Type 6
6
For use in applications involving higher pressures for whichSimilaa
The preferred choice for applications in which high sealFor integrity
use in is
applications whereenviro
the
elastomer radial shaft seal can no longer be considered.
demanded or where contaminated media are to be sealed. This type provid
reinforcement of the sealing lip, pressures up to 1 MPa w(1
both sides and/or applications
offers a back-up sealing lip to provide
0.5secondary sealing.
media 73seal isnants
40 7,874 0.5 73
20 3,937 1.0 40
145 7,874 are possible, 60
73pump,
e.g. as shaft using
11,811 or 0.5 a single
rotor seals. requ
Table 12: Turcon®Varilip®PDR Metric Size Range power
Note: Secondary sealing element material is Turcon® M83 in standard
Note: seal sealing element ma
Secondary
Note: Secondary support element material is M83 (not modifiable)
Shaft Bore Seal l ength configuration.
Bore Depth Retention configuration. Note:
Type B / Type 3 Type C / Type 4 Type D / Type 5 Type GM83 is the
/ Type 6 recommended primary
TSS Partlip material.
n o.
Diameter Diameter (b) (b1) Diameter configu
Similar configuration to Type D
d1 d2 exc. TJB TJB For useTJB
exc. in applications
TJBinvolvingd4 higher
min.pressures
(TJD) for which a simple
For use in applications whereenvironmental
the seal sealing element r
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) elastomer
(mm) radial shaft(mm) seal can no(mm) longer be considered. Due istosubjected to pressu
both provides effective sealing agains
reinforcement of the sealing lip,sides and/or up
pressures applications
to 1 MPawhere(145 the
psi) seperation of two
6.0 16.0 20 7.0
3,937 1.0 10.0
145
40 7,874 7.3 60
0.5 e.g. as 10.3 media
11,811 9.6
using
0.5 a single
73pump, shaft or rotor seals. 73seal nants
TJ_1_0060
is into
required. the system whilst a
are possible,
6.0 22.0 7.0 10.0 7.3 10.3 9.6 power
TJ_2_0060 consumption are kept to a
Note:7.3
Secondary support Note:material
element Secondary sealing
is M83 (not element material
modifiable). is ®Turcon M83 in stan
Turcon
®
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Sealing lips may, in some cases, protrude beyond the edge of the seal body.
Sizes not stated on these tables are available on request.
(Note that this will include a tooling charge).
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Ordering Information
Table 14: Part n umber System for Metric Turcon®Varilip®PDR
Sealing Secondary
Product Design Cross- Quality Body
l ip Style Size Elements Element
Code Code Section Index Material
Material Modifier
TJ A 1 A xxxx - T25 1 Blank
Turcon® Type A Anti-clockwise Shaft Industrial 304 Stainless Primary and
See table of sizes, pages 25 - 29
Product Code Design Code Lip Style Size Quality Material Body
Turcon® Varilip® PDR Type A Bi-directional 0300/10=30mm Index Code Material
Industrial Turcon® T25 304 Stainless
Product Code Design Code Lip Style Size Quality Material Body
Turcon® Varilip® PDR Type 1 Clockwise 1.875 inch based Index Code Material
on Dash number Aerospace Turcon® T25 Aluminium
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Shaft
Diameter, with tolerances mm/in
Direction of rotation (when viewed from air/low pressure side) Clockwise Anti-clockwise Bi-directional
Material and treatment
Surface roughness µm Rz µm Ra
Hardness HRC
Dynamic eccentricity mm/in TIR
Static housing-to-shaft offset mm/in to center
Axial movement and frequency mm/in per
Shaft type at sealing point mm/in
Solid Hollow Sleeve Thickness
Housing
Diameter, with tolerances mm/in
Environment
Type of fluid to be retained
Fluid level relative to shaft center line
Shaft orientation during normal operation Horizontal Vertical
Any other media seal may contact Dust/dirt Water splash Other:
Working temperature ºC /ºF
Maximum and minimum temperatures ºC /ºF
Maximum and minimum pressure differential Bar Cycle Rate
Maximum test pressure Bar/psi
Is seal subject to pressure without shaft rotation Yes No
Purchasing details Note that this information will have an effect on the design solution offered. If actual data is unknown, please use estimations.
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