Saving $400K with Reverse Engineered Seals

Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

The Solution

Zatkoff sent us a picture of the original seal, the application requirements, and examples of some of the attempted solutions tried before the customer involved them in the project. By utilising our extensive resources to review all available information, we were able to produce an accurate reverse-engineered solution. The team provided a single-piece compression-molded 11.5-inch outside diameter motor seal with a triple lip and energized spring, all made from NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) with a shore A hardness of 85 durometer.

The Outcome

With the reverse-engineered seal available, the customer now has a reliable solution to ensure their lift truck will operate effectively long-term. The solution proved to be a highly effective replacement for the original equipment manufacturer's design. Best of all, the solution resulted in significant financial savings for the customer, as they ordered 30 seals for only $4,231 instead of spending over $400,000 on a new motor. This was a huge win for them.

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