Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
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I am working on some elements of a hub which I would prefer to make out of aluminium (probably 6063) to reduce the weight of non-stressed parts. One of the items is a spacer on which a TC seal runs. Will the seal wear the aluminum? Should the aluminium be anodised to prevent wear? If so, what specification/thickness should be used?





RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
You have need for a seal.
Non Stressed part, in what way, how so?
What Media?
What is it sealing? Dirt, dust, or?
How dirty is the media inside,outside?
What is the temperature? Extreams?
What is the pressure? Differential?
Hard anodizing to a thickness may be difficult to reproduce part to part, batch to batch.
Suggest you specify the shaft in stainless steel, 304,316 etc...and offer your customers quality.
Somethings you cannot take a shortcut on, you got to pay the price or die.
Best Regards
pennpoint
RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
I do thing the anodizing would help but it
is very thin and not last very long.
I can see the aluminum eating the seal away
rather than vice versa. Your seal vendor
should have some good ideas.
RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
Cheap and effective solution. What wears the aluminum is grit in the lubricant and dust on the other side.
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RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?
RE: Will a seal wear aluminium noticeably?