PTFE Rotary Lip Seal Design
When choosing a metal-cased rotary lip seal, you have many options. One design choice to be made is what material to use for the lip. Most rotary shaft seals have a lip that is made of a thermoplastic (such as PTFE, PP, or PVC), an elastomer (natural or synthetic rubber), a thermoplastic elastomer (for example, PE), or a metal. In this post, we are going to look at what makes PTFE a competitive choice for a metal-cased rotary lip seal by investigating six things your competitors dont want you to know.
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