Radial shaft seal SKF 260X300X20 HS8 V

SKF 260X300X20 HS8 V is a radial shaft seal reference, within Seals. Request a quote for 260X300X20 HS8 V via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The SKF HS V series radial shaft seal is an elastomeric lip seal designed for rotating shafts in industrial equipment. Its function is to retain lubricant inside the assembly and block the ingress of dust, water or particles, protecting bearings and gears. It is press-fitted into the housing and runs on the shaft with a flexible lip that compensates for small misalignments. It is a key component in pumps, motors, gear reducers and transmissions, where a sealing failure accelerates wear and drives up maintenance. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line with technical advice so you can choose the right size and compound.

The designation of the HS V series is read in parts. The example part number 260X300X20 HS8 V first indicates the dimensions: bore diameter, outside diameter and width, in millimeters. Then comes the HS8 suffix, which identifies the lip design and the rubber compound, and the final letter V, which indicates a construction variant within the category. In practice, when you provide the full part number we can interpret each block and verify interchangeability with other brands. The HS V series groups high-speed seals, intended for shafts that rotate fast and require low friction.

These seals are used in the food, chemical, petrochemical and general manufacturing industries. Typical equipment: centrifugal pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, mixers, conveyors and process equipment. In Argentina we find them in food plants, meatpacking plants, tanneries and effluent treatment plants, where sealing prevents lubricant loss and product contamination. Also in maintenance shops that recondition imported or domestically manufactured machinery. Choosing the right compound makes the difference in environments with oils, greases or frequent cleaning.

To select a radial shaft seal, take into account the shaft diameter, rotation speed, working temperature and the fluid to be retained. The lip must run on a ground and lubricated surface; before installing, check that there are no burrs or marks. Alignment between shaft and housing is critical: excessive misalignment shortens the life of the seal. Installation is done with suitable tools, without striking the lip, and with a little compatible grease. If the equipment operates with heavy vibration, consider a seal with greater rigidity or a design with an additional spring.

Regarding equivalents, radial shaft seals are identified by their dimensions and by the lip type. When looking for a replacement, matching diameters is not enough: the profile, compound and permissible speed must be compared. Brands such as SKF, NSK, Timken or NTN have equivalent lines, but the suffixes change and they are not always interchangeable without verification. At MR Accesorios Industriales we help you cross-reference the part number and find the option that best suits your equipment, without inventing references. Send us a photo of the old part or the engraved part number and we will review it.

If you need a quote for an SKF HS V series radial shaft seal, write to us on WhatsApp with the full part number and quantity. We will reply with the quote and alternatives if we do not have that exact size. We work with more than 80 years of experience in the industry and we know the applications of each industry. MR Accesorios Industriales is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and serves the entire country. Do not hesitate to ask us about special sizes or recurring maintenance orders.

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