Abstract: Apparatus for creating a seal between an axle journal and a bearing housing is disclosed, particularly for use in apparatus for dewatering or washing material suspensions. The apparatus includes a stator ring, a pair of diagonally disposed guide pins supporting the stator ring with respect to the bearing housing so that the stator ring can be angled in a plane with respect to the pair of guide pins, a sealing ring for creating a seal between the stator ring and the axle journal, a bellows for creating a seal between the bearing housing and the stator ring, and at least one resilient member for urging the stator ring in abutment against the sealing ring.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for securing a wrapper about a bale which is intended to be subsequently treated comprising inserting a fastener pin through the wrapper into the bale, the fastener pin being adapted to remain in the bale during subsequent treatment thereof. Fasteners are also disclosed for securing wrappers about bales.