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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 />

Fractured Element<br />

Problem<br />

<strong>Seal</strong> fractures or splits<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Damage during • Change installation techinstallation<br />

nique to prevent seal damage<br />

• Excessive load • Do not allow seal to carry<br />

the weight of the shaft<br />

• Thermal degradation • Reduce operating<br />

temperature or upgrade to<br />

a compatible seal element<br />

• Insufficient lubrication • Apply proper amount of<br />

lubrication at sealing<br />

interface during installation<br />

Low Lubrication Levels<br />

Problem<br />

Cracks or wear patterns<br />

develop, hindering sealing<br />

capabilities<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Insufficient lubrication • Increase lubrication during<br />

installation<br />

• High internal pressure • Decrease internal pressure<br />

Excessive Shaft Wear<br />

Problem<br />

Excess wear groove<br />

in shaft<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Abrasive damage during • Clean shaft and seal<br />

installation prior to installation<br />

• Abrasive damage during • Prevent abrasive materials<br />

operation from collecting at sealing<br />

interface during operation<br />

• Soft shaft material Make sure shaft hardness<br />

is sufficient for seal<br />

specifications<br />

42<br />

<strong>Seal</strong> Element Damage<br />

Problem<br />

<strong>Seal</strong> element has nicks,<br />

cuts or tears<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Rough surface finish • Refinish shaft to seal<br />

on shaft specifications<br />

• Damage during • Change installation techinstallation<br />

nique to prevent damage<br />

Spring Delamination<br />

Problem<br />

<strong>Seal</strong>ing element and spring<br />

separate, causing leakage<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• Excessive load • Upgrade to seal material<br />

with higher misalignment<br />

capabilities<br />

• Excessive operating • Upgrade to seal material<br />

temperature with higher temperature<br />

capabilities<br />

Thermal Delamination<br />

Problem<br />

Cracks occur on sealing<br />

lip, causing leakage and<br />

contamination<br />

Potential Cause Potential Solution<br />

• High temperature at • Upgrade to seal material<br />

sealing interface that is compatible with<br />

application’s temperature<br />

requirements, or reduce<br />

application’s operating<br />

temperature

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