Speedi Sleeve and Tool Kit for Inch Shaft Diameter Rebuilds

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The SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE is a fast and effective way to refinish worn shafts. It's quicker than remetalizing or regrinding, and provides an improved sealing system. The outside surface of an SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE forms an ideal sealing surface, as many popular regrinding and refinishing techniques produce a surface that cannot be properly sealed.

The standard range of SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE sizes covers shaft diameters from 0.472" to 8" (12 mm to 200 mm). The SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE is thin-walled, 0.011" (0.28 mm), and made of high-quality stainless steel. The contact surface is wear-resistant with a finish of Ra 10 to 20 μin (0.25 to 0.5 μm). No expensive machining or preparation is required before mounting, reducing downtime as installation only takes a few minutes.

Here's how to install an SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE:

1. Clean the seal counter surface on the shaft and file down any burrs or rough spots.
2. Measure the diameter where the sleeve will be positioned on an unworn portion of the shaft, taking an average of three measurements to ensure the shaft is within the recommended specifications.
3. Determine where the sleeve must be positioned to cover the seal wear track and measure to the exact point.
4. For shallow wear grooves, no filling is required. For deeper grooves, a light layer of a non-hardening sealant can be applied to the inside diameter surface of the sleeve.
5. If the shaft is deeply scored, fill the groove with a powdered metal epoxy type filler before installing the sleeve.
6. The flange end of the sleeve goes on the shaft first, followed by the installation tool.
7. Gently tap the center of the installation tool until the sleeve covers the seal worn surface.
8. If necessary, remove the flange by cutting it perpendicular to the tear-off groove with a metal shear.
9. Check for any remaining burrs that could damage the seal.
10. Lubricate the sleeve with the system medium before installing the seal.
11. Proceed with the seal installation.

The SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE is a low-cost solution that can be quickly and easily installed, providing a surface that is actually harder than that of a new shaft. Each SPEEDI-SLEEVE comes as a kit with a disposable installation tool, making the process straightforward. However, care must be taken during installation to ensure proper results.

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