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Oil <strong>Seal</strong>s Appendix D – <strong>Seal</strong> Damage Analysis Appendix D – Failure Analysis Oil <strong>Seal</strong>s<br />

The following information pertains to standard<br />

installations. If you have a special installation or need<br />

advice, contact your <strong>Timken</strong> sales representative. For<br />

more information on both seal and bearing damage<br />

analysis, go to www.timken.com/industrialseals.<br />

Carbonized Lubricant<br />

Problem<br />

Lubricant breaks down,<br />

deposits around the<br />

main sealing interface<br />

and interferes with sealing<br />

capabilities<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Bearing lubricant • Use a lubricant that can<br />

becomes overheated withstand greater<br />

temperatures or decrease<br />

the temperature for<br />

current lubricant<br />

Case Damage<br />

Problem<br />

<strong>Seal</strong> case is damaged<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Improper installation • Change installation<br />

technique to prevent<br />

damage<br />

• Improper shipping • Contact your <strong>Timken</strong><br />

sales representative to<br />

discuss shipping alternatives<br />

and replacement<br />

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Chemical Degradation<br />

Problem<br />

Abnormal swelling or<br />

distortion of the sealing<br />

element<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• <strong>Seal</strong>ing element material • Upgrade to sealing<br />

and the material being element that is compatible<br />

sealed (i.e. lubricant, with the material being<br />

coolant) are chemically sealed<br />

incompatible<br />

Delamination<br />

Problem<br />

<strong>Seal</strong> material separates,<br />

interfering with sealing<br />

capabilities<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

Trapped air due to:<br />

• Improper installation • Change installation<br />

technique to prevent<br />

damage<br />

• Improper shipping • Contact your <strong>Timken</strong> sales<br />

representative to discuss<br />

shipping alternatives<br />

and replacement<br />

• Manufacturing defect • Contact your <strong>Timken</strong> sales<br />

representative to report<br />

manufacturing defect and<br />

arrange for replacement

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