The seal is intended for use in axially accessible installation spaces, whereby the metallic clamping ring enables an exceptionally tight fit. The Gerromatic rotary shaft seal withstands a high-pressure load of up to 8 bar, and temperatures of between -80°C and 200°C. In other applications, a sliding speed of up to 25 m/s can be achieved.

The company says each of the various PTFE types, such as PTFE Y002, not only have the relevant food approvals according to EU regulation 10/2011 and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but PTFE Y002 also complies with the pharmaceutical regulations of USP Class VI. In addition, the materials are particularly resistant to CIP/SIP (cleaning in place/sterilisation in place) cleaning media that are commonly used in the process industry. These properties make the Gerromatic particularly well suited to wet-running applications in food and beverage plants.

Delivering minimal wear and maximum service life, the Gerromatic radial shaft seal also offers a self-cleaning effect. Thanks to the innovative contact zone of the wavy sealing lip with the shaft, abrasive particles are washed away immediately. This mechanism prevents particles from remaining in-situ under the sealing lip, where they can cause wear and leakage.

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