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A rotary shaft seal is a product designed to protect the area around rotating machinery shafts such as conveyors and bulk handling equipment. They are sometimes called oil or dirt seals because they protect the bearings of rotating shafts from water, dirt, oil and other harmful particles.  This article will cover some common questions surrounding rotary shaft seals . What is the difference between rotary shaft seals and lips seals? Before rotary shaft seals, a lip seal would be used to squeeze around rotary shafts. They were commonly made of elastomers, sometimes partly encased in metal. But they were often prone to fracturing and could only cover small surfaces. On the other hand, a rotary shaft seal is a split seal machined from stainless steel. The split seal allows the component to quickly fit and dismount from shafts as required. This means the seal can be regularly cleaned without having to replace it entirely. Moreover, the material gives the seal longevity and is eas...

A metering feeder is a piece of equipment designed to manage the input of a product or material into either a container or a screw conveyor.  The product is metered into the container with high accuracy in the volume of the material being dispensed.  A basic metering feeder is an excellent addition to any industrial factory line.  In this article, we will discuss why this is, looking at the benefits of the item and how it works.  Let’s get stuck in! What Benefits Does It Have?  When looking into a new item to include in a production line, you must know what you are investing in. Equipment isn’t cheap, and as a business owner, you need to ensure that your revenue is spent on items that will multiply this money instead of eating into it.  The benefits of this piece of kit are as follows.  Efficiency - There are quite a few points that improve efficiency. The design is compact, which saves space in your factory area. Due to ...