A strong complement to the SKF line of seals is the machined seals concept, a faster, more flexible alternative to molded seal production. Combining a unique package of services, the machined seals concept gives SKF the ability to deliver polymer seals in a very short time, in virtually any dimension and design, for virtually any oil and gas application.

Several SKF strengths—including extensive application engineering support, a wide selection of seal profiles and materials, and worldwide availability—combine to enable on-demand manufacturing for everything from a single seal to a low-volume series.

Beginning with a consultative process, SKF application engineers gain an understanding of the customer’s particular sealing application challenges. Once the unique requirements are determined, the most appropriate seal profiles and materials can be selected to develop a solution.

Seal profiles are selected from an array of designs that are pre-programmed in a proprietary machining system, or SKF engineers can design a fully customized profile. The engineers will also determine the optimum sealing material. SKF’s world-class range of standard and special-grade machinable sealing materials comply with NORSOK, NACE, API and other key industry standards and regulations.

Featuring proprietary software and high-precision cutting tools, the SKF SEAL JET manufacturing system uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology to machine polymer seals quickly. The system custom-machines a seal from a semi-finished tube of your specially selected materials.

The machined seals concept and related services are available globally at selected SKF Solution Factories and machined seals reference centers. Strategically positioned throughout the world’s major industrial markets, these facilities support rapid manufacturing and delivery.

For more information, email Tim Ruston at tim.rushton@skf.com or 1-801-978-3133