how do ptfe rotary seals work
- January 14, 2016
In our last blog post, we talked about some of the benefits and uses of PTFE rotary lip seals.
But how do PTFE rotary seals work? In this post, we’ll try to answer that question in more detail.
Rotary shaft seals work by squeezing and maintaining lubricant in a slim layer between the lip and the shaft. Sealing is aided by the hydrodynamic action caused by the rotating shaft, which creates a slight pump action.
