Abstract: The antifriction bearing has an annular seal with a metal ring with resilient springs which securely lock the seal into the outer ring annular groove. A polymer ring on the metal ring of the seal is in sealing engagement with the inside surface of the bearing outer ring.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant bearing assembly comprising inner and outer bearing races with a plurality of roller elements interposed therebetween. The inner and outer bearing races each have a bi-metallic construction which includes an outer body portion formed of a corrosion-resistant metal alloy, such as stainless steel, and a roller raceway defining insert formed of hardened, high-carbon steel. The bearing races, thereby, are substantially resistant to corrosive effects of contaminants in the outside environment, while providing hardened raceways for long-term bearing life.

Abstract: A dustcap (10) for a bearing assembly (12) includes a sidewall (50) having a first end (52) and a second end (54). An endwall (56) extends from the second end (54) of the sidewall (50) to form a cup. A lip (60) extends radially outward from the first end (52) of the sidewall (50). The lip (60) has a first angled portion (62) and a second angled portion (64) connected to form a circumferential apex (66). The bearing assembly (12) has an outer race ring (20) that cooperates with an inner race ring (22) to form a raceway (26) in which a plurality of balls (24) are disposed. The outer race ring (20) has a seal groove (40A) disposed therein which is configured to accept the apex (64) of the lip (60) of the dustcap (10) in a snap fit. By connecting the dustcap (10) to the outer race ring (20) of the bearing assembly (12), the dustcap (10) remains aligned with the bearing assembly (12) when the bearing assembly (12) becomes misaligned.

Abstract: A bearing assembly having primary seals between inner and outer races on opposite sides of roller elements and an auxiliary face seal on at least one end thereof. The auxiliary seal includes a cap fixed to the inner race, and axially movable face seal member disposed within the cap for rotation therewith, and a resilient O-ring biasing and sealing member interposed between the face seal member and the cap for biasing the face seal into sealing contact with the outer race. The face seal, resilient sealing and biasing member, and cap define a multiplicity of seal barriers for preventing solid and liquid contaminants from entering the bearing assembly and reaching the primary seal.

Abstract: In a rolling bearing providing an inner race, an outer race, a plurality of rolling elements and a sealing plate closing an open end between the outer circumference of the inner race and the inner circumference of the outer race, the sealing plate is formed of a synthetic resin in a generally annular shape, the sealing plate including an annular main plate portion and an engaging rim formed along an outer peripheral edge of the main plate portion, the engaging rim having an outwardly opened groove on its lateral side and being deformable elastically in a radial direction of the rolling bearing to engage the engaging groove. Further, the outwardly opened grooved includes a bottom surface which is positioned between a first plane and a second plane that extend outer and inner surfaces of the main plate portion in the radial direction, respectively. The rolling bearing achieves a structure having high sealing performance to prevent the deformation of sealing plate.

Abstract: A bearing seal suitable for sealing a bearing system (18) under extremely abrasive and damp conditions. The seal assembly (22) includes a metal casing (36) received in a housing (26) which defines a small annular gap (34) relative to a shaft (16) supported by the bearing system (18). The seal assembly (22) includes a first seal (42) and a second seal (48) spaced apart to define an annular space (60). The assembly (22) is provided with a plurality of passages (64/66) circumferentially spaced apart from one another. Upon pumping grease (76) under pressure into the bearing system, grease is forced to flow through the passages (64/66) whereby the annular gap (34) is filled with grease throughout substantially the entire circumference thereof. The mass of grease retained in the annular gap (34) serves as a barrier against water and abrasive particles. A bearing and seal assembly (10) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A seal is provided on a slinger for a pinion shaft in an axle housing. The seal provides sealing contact at a location between the bearing cage and the slinger. The slinger prevents relatively large dirt, stones, and debris particles from reaching an inner oil seal. The seal on the slinger prevents smaller particles from reaching the oil seal. Several embodiments of the seal are disclosed.

Abstract: In this seal-carrying bearing, seals are fitted removably in outer races. Owing to a resilient force occurring due to the elastic deformation of the seals fitted in annular grooves formed in the outer races, the seals are held in the annular grooves. Each of the seals comprises a core member fitted in the relative annular groove and formed by an elastic metal plate, and an elastic seal member fixed unitarily to the core member. The elastic seal member comprises a support portion fitted in the annular groove and held therein by a resilient force owing to elastic deformation occurring to the insertion thereof into the annular groove, a seal base portion closely contacting a circumferential surface of the relative outer race along the annular groove, and a seal lip portion extending from the seal base portion to a position in which the seal lip portion contacts the counter surface of the inner race.

Abstract: An annular elastomeric sealing member includes a static sealing lip and a series of projections facing the lubricant. Each projection has a convex front surface that provides two oppositely facing pumping faces and an angled rear surface that intersects the front surface at an acute angle so as to form a sharp leading edge. The sharp leading edge on each projection has a relatively small radial clearance with respect to the cylindrical surface that is to be sealed. This small clearance enables the projections to exert pumping forces on lubricant proximate to the cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A pulse generating wheel, combined with a radial shaft sealing ring, for a machine element that can rotate about an axis. The pulse generating wheel has a cylindrical sleeve that can be slid onto the machine element. The radial shaft sealing ring is provided with a sealing lip, made of polymer material, that is delimited on the side facing the atmosphere by a conical surface. In a first axial position of the cylindrical sleeve, the conical surface is contacted by the cylindrical sleeve and can be expanded in the radial direction. The cylindrical sleeve can be displaced out of the first axial position into a second axial position in which the sealing lip moves into direct contact with the machine element, and the cylindrical sleeve is at an axial distance from the conical surface.

Abstract: An improved one-point grease distribution system for belt conveyor idlers of a type including bearings with inner and outer races and a shaft disposed through the inner races. The shaft has an axial bore on each end thereof and at least one flow port connecting the blind end of each axial bore with the outside periphery of the shaft. A first annular seal member is disposed on each end of the shaft. A grease tube is disposed around the shaft and is sealed by the first annular seal members to the shaft at each end thereof to form a continuous grease supply passageway on one end of the shaft, through the axial bore, through the flow port, and through the space between the shaft and the grease tube to the other flow port and axial bore. A sealed reservoir is disposed on each side and through each bearing and this grease seal reservoir is defined by a back seal and a front seal.

Abstract: A pillow block assembly comprising a hollow housing having axially spaced end walls, an opening in at least one end wall for a rotable shaft member, a bearing in the housing to rotatably support the shaft member in the housing and a seal in the wall of the housing defining said opening including a labyrinth seal member mounted on the shaft, and first and second resilient sealing members disposed between the labyrinth seal member and the housings and between the shaft and the labyrinth seal member, respectively.

Abstract: A rolling bearing comprises an inner race and an outer race which together enclose a bearing space in which rolling elements are accommodated, which bearing space is sealed off by means of seals fixed on the outer race. In order to prevent oil leakage, provision is made for the fastening between each seal and the outer race to be liquid-tight. The outer race can comprise at least one groove in which a seal is accommodated, while an elastic shut-off element can be provided, which shut-off element is accommodated in the groove.

Abstract: A pair of axially separated, radially extending annular shoulders form an annular groove on the inside diameter of an outer ring of an antifriction bearing. An adjacent axially extending eccentric surface ensures that of the outer annular shoulder continuously increases around a first arcuate portion and continuously decreases around a second arcuate portion. An annular seal between an inner ring and the outer ring has concentric circumferentially separated protrusions. An annular portion of the annular seal extends into the outer ring annular groove such that when the annular seal rotated, at least one of the protrusions abuts against the eccentric surface to lock the seal against rotation.

Abstract: There is provided a bearing sealing device capable of substantially completely preventing a leak of grease. A taper end portion of an axial extension of the bearing sealing device has an opposite surface and a rake face that forms a specified rake angle with the opposite surface. The opposite surface forms a narrow passage between the opposite surface and an outer peripheral surface of an inner ring. The narrow passage allows air to pass easily, but it allows grease to hardly pass therethrough. Further, the axial extension includes part of a core metal that extends axially and has its foremost end located axially inside an axial outermost end of the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring. Grease moving axially outwardly on the outer peripheral surface is moved along the rake face of the taper end portion and then guided along a cover portion of the bearing sealing device to an outer ring. The part of the core metal prevents the axial extension from being bent radially outwardly by a centrifugal force.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a bearing bush of a cardan spider of a universal joint of a propeller shaft, in which a bearing journal is mounted on a rolling bearing, said sealing arrangement comprising an armored seal inserted into the bearing bush at a free end thereof and having at least one sealing lip which bears against a surface of the bearing journal under pre-tension, characterized in that the sealing arrangement comprises a seal (1,21) whose armoring (6) assures an axial positional fixing of the seal (1,21) by a positive engagement with an inner surface (8) of the bearing bush (2).

Abstract: An improved double row tapered bearing assembly for use on rail cars employs a shortened journal in combination with a seal wear ring having an inner surface in interference fitting relation with the journal and an outer surface having a diameter at least equal to the mean diameter of the inner raceways. The wear ring and backing ring cooperate to provide an increased journal and bearing assembly section modulus and rigidity to thereby reduce flexing and the consequent journal fretting and component end face wear.

Abstract: A shield plate for use in an outer race is made from a metal plate in a circular ring shape so as to have notches on its periphery, such that part of the peripheral portions between adjacent notches are folded more strongly than the remaining peripheral portions so as to be a suitable prop for fitting into the outer race, preventing the outer race from being deformed by fitting of the shield plate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of jig bushings, and in particular, the present invention is concerned with the field of jig bushings for guiding drills, taps or combination drill & tap tools. Even more particularly the present invention is concerned with the field of rotating bushing that guides a cutting tool and independently will rotate when the cutting tool touches the inner wall of it during the drilling and tapping processes.

Abstract: A first periphery portion of a bearing shield contacts one of an inner ring or an outer bearing ring and a second periphery portion of the bearing shield is adjacent the other of the bearing rings. The first periphery portion of the bearing shield and said one bearing ring have at least one localized irregularity effected by a laser beam such that rotation of the bearing shield with respect to said one bearing ring is restrained. The localized irregularity may be a mechanical interlock or a welding of the two elements and may be at several locations evenly distributed circumferentially about the first periphery of the bearing shield.

Abstract: A bearing assembly employs an improved seal wear ring comprising a rigid metal sleeve having an internal diameter greater than that of the shaft to provide a clearance therebetween along the full length of the wear ring. An annular spacer ring of a dense, dimensionally stable synthetic resin material such as polyvinylchloride is fitted within an annular recess on the inner surface of the metallic sleeve, with the spacer ring having an internal diameter slightly less than the external diameter of the shaft to provide an interference fit therebetween when the bearing assembly is pressed onto the shaft.

Abstract: A sealing system for a rotating shaft journaled in roller, ball or tapered bearings retained in a carrier includes an outer seal which sealingly engages the carrier and an inner seal which sealingly engages the shaft. In this way, the sealing velocity is substantially lowered for a shaft of a given diameter enhancing the integrity of the seal over a greater range of shaft diameters and speeds.

Abstract: A bearing sealing device is used for sealing a bearing assembly by inserting the sealing device through an insertion hole in the bearing assembly and mounting it in a fitting groove formed therein. Individual bearing sealing devices may be obtained by punching operations, and may be produced in large quantities and continuously without requiring any subsequent treatment such as removal of burrs. The bearing sealing device thus formed provides improved firm fitting to the bearing assembly. The bearing sealing device includes an elastic sealing ring and a backing ring combined with each other. The elastic sealing ring has a sealing lip around the peripheral edge thereof extending beyond the corresponding peripheral edge of the backing ring. With the bearing sealing device mounted on the bearing assembly, part of the lip is formed to include a swelling that extends outwardly of the fitting groove so as to embrace the peripheral edge of the backing ring, thus holdiong the backing ring firmly.

Abstract: A shield has an outer periphery portion engaging a grooved outer bearing ring, an inner periphery portion adjacent an inner bearing ring, and a mid portion joining the outer periphery portion and the inner periphery portion. The outer periphery portion has an annular reverse bend and terminates in an annular flat surface having radially outer and radially inner edge portions. The radially outer edge portion and the radially inner edge portion and the reverse bend each contact the grooved outer bearing ring to retain the shield axially and radially.

Abstract: A seal for an antifriction bearing having a fixed inner race and a rotating outer race includes inner and outer seal cases which are pressed over cylindrical mounting surfaces on the inner and outer races, respectively. To this end, the seal cases have extended axial walls which actually fit over the mounting surfaces in the bearing races and radial walls, connected to the extended axial walls. The radial walls of the two cases are spaced apart so that an annular chamber exists between the two radial walls. Each seal case has an elastomeric seal element supported by its radial wall remote from its extended axial wall and that seal element establishes a fluid barrier along the other seal case, so that the two seal elements isolate the chamber from the interior of the bearing and from the environment at the exterior of the bearing. The inner case carries a sensor having a head that is located in the annular chamber between the two axial walls.

Abstract: An annular sealing groove is provided at an axial end of one of an outer or inner bearing ring. The seal element comprises an annular ring of an elastomeric material with a plurality of circumferentially periodic radially extending projections integrally formed in an outer periphery or an inner periphery thereof. The projections are configured to provide an interference fit in the radial direction with respect to a bottom wall and outer side wall of the sealing groove to effect a seal. Preferably, the radial interference fit of the seal element biases the seal element axially against an inner side wall of the sealing groove.

Abstract: A package bearing includes outer and inner rings, provided with opposing raceways, and rolling elements located between the raceways. The inner ring has a flange which projects outwardly past one end of the outer ring and is provided with a radially directed sealing surface that is located opposite the end of the outer ring. Here the outer ring is fitted with a seal including a case that is pressed over the outer surface of the outer ring and an elastomeric seal element having lips that bear against the sealing surface on the flange of the inner ring to establish a dynamic fluid barrier. The case surrounds the seal element to protect it from stone impingement. The seal is large enough to pass over the nearby set of rolling elements in the bearing and thus does not interfere with assembly of the bearing.

Abstract: Bearing (14) of the type having a full complement of rollers incorporating an inner race ring (13), an outer race ring (14) and a row of rollers (15) provided between these rings, said rollers being axially moveable relative to the rings. The space between inner race ring (13) and outer race ring (14) is sealed off by means of sealing members (18) arranged on one hand to provide a sealing effect by frictional engagement against the inner race ring as well as against the outer race ring, and on the other hand to follow the rollers (15) in their axial movement.

Abstract: A radial needle bearing includes an outer ring having a race track formed on the inner surface thereof and inward flanges at both ends thereof, a retainer with a plural number of pockets, rotatably located within the outer ring, a seal ring located between the end face of the retainer and inside the inward flange, the seal ring functioning to impede the flow of a lubricating oil flowing in the axial direction within the outer ring, and a plural number of needles rotatably held within each of the pockets. The radial needle bearing is improved in that the outer diameter of the retainer is slightly smaller than the diameter of the race track, and the inner diameter of the retainer is slightly larger than the inscribed circle of the plural number of needles.

Abstract: The invention includes a bearing assembly having concentric inner and outer races and roller elements disposed therebetween. Seal members are disposed on either side of the races, flanking the roller elements. The outer race is provided with circumferential grooves adjacent to each axial face of the outer race. Annular urging members are fitted between the races, adjoining the seal members on the outer sides thereof, urging the seals into contact with the races. The outer circumferential edge of each urging member extends into one of the grooves in the outer race. The urging members are biased such that the inner circumferential edge of each engages the adjacent seal and retains the inner race within the outer race in order to reduce wobble and vibration between the inner and outer races.

Abstract: Sealing system for a housing containing gears operated in a lubricated environment, the housing having an opening through which a shaft supported in a bearing assembly extends for mating with at least one of the gears in the housing. Sealing system includes a seal arranged in the opening through which the shaft extends, the seal being located between the bearing assembly and the interior of the housing whereby the seal will be exposed to lubricant from the interior of the housing, but such lubricant will be prevented from leaking from the housing at the shaft input opening. Sealing system may also include a grease filled chamber between the seal and the bearing, and a packing gland located adjacent the bearing on the side of the bearing opposite the seal.

Abstract: A sealing system is provided with a construction which permits easy mounting in a bearing assembly, and which provides improved sealing functions by enhancing the ability to engage in a groove in the bearing assembly. The sealing system comprises a sealing device including a supplemental metal ring having a portion folded-over into a U-shape and a marginal end portion extending from the folded-over portion also folded-over into a funnel shape. When the sealing device is mounted in the bearing assembly, the marginal end portion may be expanded deformably to a greater diameter, to thereby allow it to engage in the groove and secure the sealing device in position in the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A sealing shield, particularly for rolling bearings, of the type wherein relatively soft, elastic peripheral portions are secured to a relatively rigid intermediate portion; the intermediate portion consisting of a single rigid annular insert formed from a synthetic plastic polymer; and the relatively soft peripheral portions being preferably in the form of independent elements co-molded on to the annular insert and formed from a mixture of an elastomer and the same synthetic plastic polymer from which the annular insert is formed. In a preferred embodiment, the annular insert has a trapezoidal radial cross-section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double row tapered roller bearing assembly employing a contoured, maximum journal-contact bearing seal wear ring especially adapted to be installed on a journal at the end of a shaft or axle with the wear ring providing an interference fit contact area engaging the journal over at least a major portion of the axial length of the wear ring. Stress risers are eliminated by providing smooth contoured surface junctures to thereby substantially reduce fretting wear on the journal, with the increased contact area facilitating heat transfer to the shaft to extend seal life.

Abstract: A self lubricating replacement bearing assembly for supporting a rotating axle shaft within an axle housing containing axle lubricant. The rotating axle shaft includes an annular worn portion and an annular unworn portion. The bearing assembly is comprised of an annular sleeve member positioned in sealing engagement with the axle housing, and a plurality of bearing elements radially positioned on the inside annular surface of the annular sleeve member and positioned to engage the unworn portion or the axle shaft, and a single lip seal member fitted to the inner annular surface of the sleeve member and engageable with the rotating shaft to seal the rotating shaft within the axle housing and to retain the axle lubricant within the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for sealing a shaft passing through a bore in a wall is disclosed. The sealing arrangement comprises a radial shaft sealing ring which surrounds the shaft with radial pre-tension, forming a seal on the circumference of the shaft via at least one sealing lip made of an elastomeric material. The sealing lip is affixed on a first shank of an essentially L-shaped first reinforcement ring which faces radially inward. A second shank extends in an axial direction, is mantled by elastomeric material at least in the portion which extends axially, and touches the wall with radial pre-tension, forming a seal. In the radial direction, between the shaft and the second shank, is arranged a rolling bearing, which contacts the shaft via its inner ring and contacts the mantled partial region of the second shank via its outside ring.

Abstract: A sealed four-row tapered roller bearing, useable for working rolls of roll stands, is provided with axial multipart inner and outer races and tapered rollers arranged between the bearing races, sealing of the seat of the outer race parts in the housing being preferably effected by O-rings which are arranged in annular grooves of the outer race parts. The bearing chamber is sealed axially outward by sealing rings which are fastened in annular grooves in the bore of the outer race parts and rest with sealing lips on surfaces of the inner race, the separating line between the front faces of the inner races being sealed off by a sealing ring which rests on the inner races.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel end assembly (10) is adaptable for use with an on-board central tire inflation system. The assembly provides a passage for the routing of air between the on-board system and the vehicle tire. The assembly comprises a stationary spindle (12) and a rotational hub (14) mounted thereon. The hub is supported for rotation by first and second axially spaced bearing sets (16, 18), each having an inner race (20, 26) and an outer race (22, 28) associated with the spindle and hub, respectively. The inner race of the inboard bearing set (18) is formed with an axial air passage (46) which communicates with an internal chamber (36) in the hub to form a portion of the air passage between the tire and on-board system. In another feature, rotary seals (60, 62) are seated in opposed faces of the bearing sets and include sealing lips (72) which have a sealed contact with the upper surface of the inner bearing races.

Abstract: A round baler having a frame with opposing side walls, conveying apparatus including a series of inwardly facing moving surfaces defining a baling chamber for forming cylindrical bales of crop material and a feeder for feeding crop material into the chamber. Rotatable transverse rollers are mounted between the opposing side walls of the frame for operatively supporting the conveying apparatus, and a journal assembly having a bearing arrangement for mounting the rollers. The bearing arrangement includes a generally cylindrical stationary first race and a concentrically disposed generally cylindrical rotatable second race between which races a bearing cavity is formed for seating a series of bearings housed between said first and second races. A unique shield assembly encloses the cavity and prevents the intrusion of unwanted debris.

Abstract: A seal retention and anti-rotation locking assembly (20) is positioned within an aircraft wheel hub (10). The wheel hub (10) has a groove (26) disposed about the periphery of a central opening (12), the groove (26) receiving therein a complementary shaped single retaining ring (32). The retaining ring (32) is a split ring having first (33) and second (37) ends located adjacent one another. The first end (33) has a first increased axial width portion (34) with a recess (35) located therein and extending at an acute angle relative to a radius of the central opening (12). The second end (37) has a second increased axial width portion (38) located radially inwardly from the outer diameter (45) of the retaining ring (32) such that the second increased axial width portion (38) is located exteriorly of the groove (26). The groove (26) includes an enlarged axial portion (28) shaped complementary with and receiving the first increased axial width portion (34) to anchor circumferentially the retaining ring.

Abstract: In a ball bearing, a shielding plate (5), which is injection-molded into one piece from a polyacetal resin which is adequate in all of rigidity, Flexibility and resiliency, is interposed between an inner race (1) and an outer race (2) in a side off the bearing to protect the interior of the bearing from dust and moisture. In assembling, the shielding plate ( 5 ) has its outer peripheral portion resiliently deformed and fitted into an inner annular groove (2a) of the outer race (2), and does not affect the outer race (2) in dimension thereof at all after completion of the assembling.

Abstract: A sealing system is provided with a construction which permits easy mounting in a bearing assembly, and which provides improved sealing functions by enhancing the ability to engage in a groove in the bearing assembly. The sealing system comprises a sealing device including a supplemental metal ring having a portion folded-over into a U-shape and a marginal end portion extending from the folded-over portion also folded-over into a funnel shape. When the sealing device is mounted in the bearing assembly, the marginal end portion may be expanded deformably to a greater diameter, to thereby allow it to engage in the groove and secure the sealing device in position in the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A bearing mounting for a shaft having a pillow block support with a through opening for the shaft and a bearing within the opening. A bearing sealing member is mounted on the support on each side of the bearing. Each bearing support sealing member is laterally spaced from the bearing to form an open chamber adjacent each side of the bearing.

Abstract: A coolant guard for a rolling mill bearing assembly has a base flange and an angularly disposed sealing flange, both molded integrally of an elastomeric material. The base flange is reinforced by an embedded metallic hoop.

Abstract: A bearing having a passive pulser ring which is provided axially adjacent to the frame substantially L-shaped in cross section, specifically the radially extending flange support section, and the cylindrical support section is provided between the outer and inner rings to provide precise parallelism and axial positioning.

Abstract: A bearing shield is mountable on a bearing outer ring such that the bearing shield extends radially inward toward a standardized bearing inner ring. An inner ring insert is mountable on the inner ring such that the inner ring insert extends a predetermined axial length beyond the inner ring and is engaged by a resilient seal member fixed to the bearing shield to seal an inner ring/outer ring annulus. The inner ring, inner ring insert, and an insert spacer provide a modular inner ring assembly of a predetermined length. Optionally, the inner ring insert can provide a "slinger" or join two inner rings together to form a bearing assembly with multiple rows of rolling elements.

Abstract: A sealed bearing includes inner and outer race rings, roller members disposed therebetween, and built-in sealing members for sealing the space in which the roller members are situated. The outer race ring is equipped with a mounting groove 5 for each sealing member. The groove is situated axially inside of a side plane of the outer race ring and is inclined obliquely relative to that side plane. The mounting groove has an opening situated axially outside of the outer race track, whereas at least a part of the inner end of the groove is situated axially inside of the outer axial end of the outer race track.

Abstract: The present invention is a seal for an open end of an end cap which is adapted to be at least partially disposed in a cavity of a member. The seal includes an axial portion adapted to extend axially along an axial flange forming the open end of the end cap. The seal also includes at least one relief extending axially along the axial portion for allowing gaseous fluid to communicate between the cavity of the member and atmosphere.

Abstract: A unitized seal incorporates two nested steel casing, a PTFE disk with two edges in sealing contact with one casing, and an elastomer seal with two lips in sealing contact with the back of the PTFE disk. The PTFE disk provides two primary, low friction sealing barriers. The elastomer seal provides two additional barriers, which comply more readily than the edges of the stiffer PTFE disk to radial eccentricity and axial run out. The elastomer seal lips run with reduced friction because of the fact that they contact the PTFE disk.

Abstract: A sealing assembly is described, of the type in which a substantially rigid screen adapted to couple with a respective housing seat for the assembly itself on a member to be protected fixedly supports a sealing member of elastomeric material; the screen is made in a plastically deformable material and an outer peripheral portion of the screen, which with the sealing assembly not in use is inclined obliquely in the direction of introduction of the sealing assembly into the seat, is connected to the remainder of the screen through a stamped embossment shaped in such a way as to be able to act as a plastic hinge adapted to allow a rotation of the outer peripheral portion of the screen in a direction opposite that in which the sealing assembly is introduced into the seat during a mounting phase.