Parker’s “E” style V seal, also called a V ring, is used for large diameter rotary shafts and features a large cross-section. It is primarily used for the exclusion of dirt, dust or water as well as retention of grease or other viscous fluids. The V seal may also be used as a secondary seal to protect primary seals by excluding contamination in hostile environments.

How it works: The seal body has a stretch fit on the shaft and the flexible lip seals against the counter face. As the shaft rotates the seal also acts as a slinger. Centrifugal force produces a decrease in contact pressure of the elastomer lip as speeds increase – keeping frictional losses and heat to a minimum.

Standard Materials:
• NBR; Temp -40F / +225F
• FKM: -30F / +325F

Shaft Surface Speed: To 1600 fpm (8.1 m/s)

Shaft Size Range: 17.720 to 79.000 inches (450.1 to 2000 mm)

Maximum Shaft Dynamic Runout (TIR): Within limits of fitted width assembly dimension, B1, as illustrated in the Literature document in the Product Support tab, titled “Rotary Shaft V Seals and Excluders from Parker.”

Maximum (STBM) Misalignment: 1 to 4 degrees

Maximum Pressure: 0 psi

Typical Applications:
This large cross section V seal (or V ring) is used in a variety of heavy duty applications such as rolling mills, work rolls, and backup rolls.