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Product Description: How to Install the Speedi-Sleeve

Installing an SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE is straightforward if you follow these steps:

Preparation: Start by cleaning the seal counter surface on the shaft. Remove burrs and rough spots by filing them down.
Measurement: Measure the diameter at the point on the shaft where the sleeve will sit. Do this in three locations and average the results to ensure the shaft remains within specifications. If the average falls within the recommended range for the sleeve size, it will fit securely without needing adhesive.
Positioning: Identify where the sleeve must be placed to adequately cover the worn seal track. This positioning is critical—the sleeve should cover the worn area entirely rather than being flush with the end of the shaft.
Surface Preparation: If there are shallow wear grooves, they do not need filling. Optionally, you may apply a light layer of a non-hardening sealant, such as Loctite 209, on the sleeve's inside diameter. Ensure that any sealant exceeding the shaft or sleeve's outer surface is cleaned away.
Deeper Grooves: For deeply scored shafts, fill the groove with a powdered metal epoxy filler. Install the sleeve prior to the filler curing to allow proper fitting. Clean the sleeve's outer surface afterward.
Installation Setup: The flange end of the sleeve should face the shaft initially. Place the installation tool over it.
Finalizing Installation: Gently tap the installation tool’s center until the sleeve covers the wear area. If the installation tool is insufficient in length, a piece of pipe with a squared-off end may be used. Ensure no scratches damage the precision ground sleeve.
Flange Management: If clearance is unnecessary, maintain the flange. If needed, cut it perpendicularly to the tear-off groove with metal shears—avoid damaging the finished sleeve surface. Bend the flange back and forth using pliers until it detaches or twist it into a coil.
Final Check: Post-installation, recheck for any burrs that could potentially damage the seal.
Lubrication: Don’t forget to lubricate the sleeve with the system medium before proceeding with the seal installation.
Size Determination: To ascertain the appropriate sleeve size, carefully clean the shaft and measure the diameter of an undamaged seal counterface in multiple planes. The average measurement will indicate the correct SKF Speedi-Sleeve size. If it falls within the acceptable range listed, the sleeve provides a secure fit without needing adhesives.

The SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE presents a quick and effective solution for worn shafts, offering advantages over traditional methods like remetalizing or regrinding, with improved sealing capabilities. Covering shaft diameters from .472” to 8” (12 mm to 200 mm), this thin-walled sleeve is crafted from high-quality stainless steel, offering a wear-resistant surface with a fine finish. Installation is expedited, taking only minutes with no need for costly machining, ensuring minimal downtime.

In essence, the SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE serves as a low-cost, efficient answer for restoring sealing surfaces, reinforced by each kit's included installation tool for ease of use. While installation is straightforward, careful execution is key to achieving optimal results.

product information:

Attribute

Value

manufacturer

SKF

brand

SKF

model

Speedi Sleeve

item_weight

3.2 ounces

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