System Leakage Guide

Fill out this form to the best of your ability. The more information you can collect the easier it will be to determine the cause of the leak. If you would like our feedback please make sure you put your contact information in the space provided at the bottom of this form and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

 

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Seal Application:
Equipment Identification:
Miles/Hours of Operation:
Complaint:
Part Number:
Supplier Part Number:
Application Information
Seal Measurements:	ID:
	OD:
	Width:
Operating Conditions: Normal Shaft Speed (RPM):
Max Shaft Speed (RPM):
What direction (from the air side) is the shaft rotating (CW, CC, Bi-Rotational)?
If Bi-Rotational, does the seal leak in both directions or only in one direction?
Frequency of rotation (Continuous, Intermittent):
Is the shaft reciprocating or oscillating? If so, provide cycle information:
What type of fluid is being sealed in?
What is being sealed out?
What is the fluid level inside the seal cavity?		Dry Mist Flooded
What is the normal sump temperature (please indicate C or F)?
Low Temp:
Max Temp:
What is the normal operating pressure in PSI?
Max PSI:
Is the pressure continuous or are there spikes?
What is the typical life you get from this seal (please indicate number of hours):
Please provide any additional historical information that may help
Step 1: Inspect the Seal Application Before Removal
Amount of Leakage:	Slight Seal Area Damp Heavy Leakage
Identify where the leakage is coming from:
Step 2: Wipe the Area Clean & Inspect
Check conditions found:	Nicks on Bore Chamfer Paint Spray on Seal Seal Cocked in Bore Seal Loose in Bore	Seal Case Deformed Seal Installed Improperly Shaft to Bore Misaligned Other:
Step 3: Rotate Shaft if Possible
Check Conditions:	Excessive End Play Excessive Run-out
Step 4
If the location of leakage cannot be confirmed at this point, either introduce ultraviolet dye into the sump or spray area with white powder, operate for 15 minutes and check for leakage with ultraviolet light.
Step 5: Mark the seal at the 12 O'Clock Position and remove it carefully
Retain an oil sample:	Yes   No
Compare to the original fluid and describe the difference, if any:
Step 6: Inspect the Application With Seal Removed
Check conditions found:	Shaft Damage Shaft Clean Shaft Corroded Shaft Discolored	Rough Bore Surface Flaws or Voids in Bore Coked Lube on Shaft
Step 7: Inspect the Seal
Primary Lip Wear:	Normal Excessive	Eccentric None
Primary Lip Condition:	Normal Damaged	Hardened (Stiff) Soft (Flexible)
Seal O.D.:	Normal Axial Scratches	Damaged Rubber
Spring:	In Place Missing	Separated Corroded
Additional Comments:
Completed By:
Date:
Contact Information
Company Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number:
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