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Installing SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE

A new seal counterface SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE must not be installed
in a few minutes over keyways, cross holes, splines or threads
since this will result in deformation of the
Although installation is simple, it should be sleeve, making it difficult for the seal to follow
done carefully to achieve the best results. As its new counterface surface as it rotates.
the thin-walled sleeve has an interference fit, SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE should never be
any disturbances on the shaft surface may heated prior to installation. Using heat will
create a similar pattern on the sleeve surface cause the sleeve to expand, but when it cools,
and cause the seal to leak. Therefore, the seal it may not contract back to its original size,
counterface surface of the shaft should be resulting in a loose fit on the shaft. See fig. 2
carefully cleaned and any burrs or rough spots for different SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE
filed down prior to installation. Deep wear installations.
grooves, scratches or very rough surfaces
should be treated with a suitable powdered
metal epoxy-type filler. The sleeve must be
positioned on the shaft before the filler has
hardened.

SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE installations

Fig. 2

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