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               Heritage craftsmanship, future-ready solutions.

           Custom bearings and seals made in the USA.

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Woodex MECO Industries custom engineers and manufactures premium mechanical shaft seals and wood bearings for the world’s leading industries—all made in Maine, USA. From chemical processing to agriculture, our products are built for durability, precision, and performance. Every product is crafted in-house, backed by rigorous testing and quality control. Trusted worldwide, our components are designed to perform in the toughest conditions and stand the test of time.

           

 

             • MECO Shaft Seals •

With nearly four decades of experience designing and manufacturing custom shaft seals, our team has faced and overcome a long list of complex sealing challenges for a wide range of manufacturing customers. As our capabilities have grown—with seals that tolerate ¼” and more of diametric runout—our customer base has expanded into new industries.

Today, MECO seals are trusted by food, plastics, chemical, battery filler, pulp & paper, and building materials manufacturers worldwide, where we effectively eliminate common issues experienced with other mechanical seals, mechanical packing, and lip seals.

                       

Custom Seals for Your Unique Application:

We design custom mechanical shaft seals tailored to your industry, application, and equipment. Whether handling dry powders, bulk materials, pastes, slurries, liquids, or vapors, our seals deliver unmatched performance—including sanitary options for food and pharmaceuticals.

Easy Installation & Maintenance

Most seals are fully split, allowing for quick installation and rebuilding without drive removal
Engineered for Your Equipment
Designed to fit your exact needs:
    • Drive Mechanism
    • Seal Face Materials
    • Face Loading & Balancing
    • Barrier/Quench Controls

Long-Lasting & Efficient

Our seals limit friction, abrasion, and excess heat, outperforming traditional mechanical packing.

Versatile & Scalable

Choose from six core models (AH, EA, EP, HB, MB, HH, OFS) with multiple variations for specialized applications.

              • Woodex Bearings •

Woodex bearings are made of durable rock maple and impregnated with petroleum wax for permanent lubrication. Our parts offer a cost-effective alternative to synthetic options without sacrificing quality or performance.

As the wood bearing’s interface heats and cools during normal operation, the natural capillary action of the material releases lubricant. When sand or grit enters, the wood compresses to absorb it, cover it with oil, and prevent the substance from causing damage.

Our wooden bearings are proven reliable in wet and dry screw- and roll-conveying machinery and across demanding industries like manufacturing and agriculture. They are shaft-friendly, quiet, and sustainable — and they fit precisely without shims.

We manufacture direct replacements for Arguto® and Pobco®, oil-impregnated wood bearings.

                         

Wood Bearings Engineering Data

Download our Engineering Data PDF for detailed specs, clearance recommendations, and technical guidelines on Woodex bearings.

 

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