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​​Metal face seal groups most severe conditions ( in very  abrasive  conditions  such as dust, sand, soil, stone, mud ) even without maintenance , should be long lasting , motion bearings definite protect , however bearings lubricated and the oil necessary for cooling of the  bearings  sealed.   

Metal face  seal  groups  properties;

Rotating  speed, lubrication , temperature  and  differential  pressure  are  factors  to  consider  when  determining  seal  face  loads.   

Metsan seal  group  consists of wear-resistant  two elastomer load  rings  and  two metal rings  made  from  special  alloy  casting.The metal rings  should be minimum 57 HRC hardened, surfaces  grinded, lapped  and  cleaned  ultrasonically. The  sealing  rings   one  fixed  and  the  other  rotates  with   housing is placed.   

The  technology  used in the  production of metal face  seal  groups  consists  of special  machinery  and  equipments. Each  stage of production   process  are  carried  out in our  company. Metal Face  Seal  Groups’ manufacturing  work  flow is given  below;​

WORKFLOW SCHEME

​  ​ RAW MATERIAL  SUPPLY  
​​ ​​ ​ CASTING
​​ ​​ ​ ANNEALING
​​ ​​ ​ MACHINING
​​ ​​ ​ HEAT TREATMENT
​​ ​​ ​ GRINDING
​​ ​​ ​COATING
​​ ​​ ​ LAPPING
​​ ​​ ​ INDUSTRIAL AND ULTRASONIC WASHING
​​ ​​ ​ ASSEMBLY

​Elastomer load  rings  used in Metsan Seal  Group has three  tasks;

MATERİAL OF ELASTOMER  LOAD RINGS (TORIC RINGS)

NITRILE (NBR)
​Nitrile is recommended   most   applications of seals  to  use. NBR is compatible  with   most mineral based  lubricant  oil .Nitrile o-ring shows  the  maximum   resistance  against  abrasion. Nitrile  is  recommended  for   temperatures   ranging  from -25°C to 100°C.

LT NITRILE ( LOW TEMPERATURE)
Low  temperature   nitrile  was  specifically   developed  for  highly  abrasive , low   temperature   applications. Low  temperature  nitrile is recommended  for   temperatures  ranging   from -50°Cto 105°C.

SILICONE (MVQ)
Silicone is recommended  for  temperatures  ranging  from -60°C to +165°C. Not recommended  for   use in dynamic   applications. Silicone has a good  resistance   against  ozone, air  and  oils.  It is not compatible  with  fuels  or   certain  types of gear   lubricants. Silicone  also has inferior    abrasion   resistance  to   nitrile. Typically  preferred   silicone is extreme  high  or  extreme  low  temperature  applications.   

VITON (FKM)
Viton is recommended  for  temperature  ranging from-10°C to 190°C.Viton is typically  used in applications  where  extremely  high   temperatures  are a concern. Viton has a good  resistance  against  most   chemicals. Viton has very  poor  low  temperature  capability  and  will  harden at temperatures   approaching  freezing.   

HNBR ( HYDROGENATED NITRILE)
HNBR is a nitrile-based  material   recommended  for   temperature   ranging   from 40°C to 135°C. It has very  similar  abrasion  resistance   characteristics  to   standard  nitrile, but HNBR has better  resistance  to   compression set ( permanent  deformation) when   exposed   to   high   temperatures   for   extended   periods of time.


​NİTRİL 
(NBR)
​LT NİTRİL (LT NBR) ​SİLİKON 
(MVQ)
​VİTON 
(FKM)
​HNBR
​TENSILE RESISTANCE​ MEDIUM​ MEDIUM​​ LOW ​MEDIUM​ MEDIUM​
​ABRASION RESISTANCE VERY GOOD VERY GOOD WEAK MEDIUM VERY GOOD
​BREAKING EXPANSION​ ​VERY GOOD VERY GOOD MEDIUM GOOD VERY GOOD
​OIL RESISTANCE VERY GOOD​ VERY GOOD WEAK GOOD VERY GOOD
TEAR RESISTANCE​ GOOD GOOD WEAK GOOD​ GOOD​
HOT WATER RESISTANCE​ GOOD​ GOOD LOW VERY GOOD​ GOOD​
Minimum Operating Temperature ​– 25 °C ​– 50 °C ​– 60 °C ​– 10 °C ​– 40 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature​ ​+ 100 °C ​+ 105 °C ​+ 165 °C ​+190 °C ​+ 135 °C

​​The   most   effective   cause  that  decreases  the life of the  seal is the   wear on contact   faces of the metal rings. These  cond  cause is the   permanent  deformation of load  rings    that   results in the  loss of static   axial   load. When  selecting  the  load ring material, this   matter   should be noticed  carefully.  Metsan  uses    special   alloy   casting  material  to   produce  high  wear  resistant  seal  groups.

​When  these all  groups  are  being  dismantled  during   maintenance  or   revision, and  even  if  the  wear on sealing  surfaces of the  rings  didn’t   reach   the limit region, the  seal  group   must be changed  with a new  one. Because, the  sealing   surfaces of metal rings  which  are   oriented   to    each  other  during  operation, may not provide  the  same   harmony  and  may  cause  oil   leak  age  while  running  after  remounting .

METAL FACE SEALGROUP  APPLICATIONS

Metsan seals provide solutions to all types of sealing problems, regardless of dimensional limitations. 

When Metsan seals are used, even a small amount of lubrication extends the service life of bushings and bearings, while reducing maintenance and service requirements. 

The Metsan technical department is always ready to provide all necessary information regarding the use and installation of the seals.​