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Sealing solutions

Sealing solutions

SAF and SAW pillow (plummer) block housings
are available with different standard sealing
solutions († fig. 5):
• labyrinth seals (standard or PosiTrac)
• labyrinth seals with internal contact element
(PosiTrac Plus)
• taconite heavy-duty seals
• contact seals
• end plugs (end covers)
Table 1, page 390 provides an overview of the
characteristics and suitability of each sealing
solution. Details are provided in the following
text. This information should be used as a
guideline, which cannot substitute for testing
a seal in its application. Table 2 on page 392
provides an overview about which seals fit
what housing. 8

Fig. 5
Standard sealing solutions for SAF and SAW pillow block housings

Labyrinth seal PosiTrac seal PosiTrac Plus seal Taconite seal
LER ... LOR ... TER ...

Taconite seal Contact seal End plug
TER-V...

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