Case Study: Lip Seal Redesign
PROBLEM
The customer used a competitor’s PTFE rotary lip seal, which did not provide the desired seal life for the customer’s needs..
SOLUTION
Gallagher switched to a spring energized seal and recommended a material change to UHMW-PE.
RESULTS
The customer saved money with new UHMW-PE seals, reduced downtime costs, and enjoyed a more reliably sealed product.