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High Functionality, Reduced Downtime
In the Iron and Steel industry, there are pronounced demands on people, materials and technology. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies provides compact sealing systems that seal reliably – even in extremely harsh conditions – to meet these challenges, as well as high operating life requirements, including temperature, stroke, speed, pressure, friction, duty cycle, radial force and lubricants.
Our seals contribute to:
- Better output – benefitting both quantity and quality
- Lower costs
- Less downtime
- Improved performance through longer maintenance cycles
Customers face unique requirements and challenges across their manufacturing operations, including steel mills, finishing lines, continuous casters and rolling mills. Learn more about our specific solutions for Stands, Gearboxes, Casters and EAFs.
For Mill Stands
Solutions for Balancing Cylinders and HAGC Cylinders
We offer solutions for maximum control of a short-stroke, high-frequency cylinder, as well as sealing systems that optimize protection for counter surfaces.
The well-matched combination of Freudenberg seals and guide bands prolongs service intervals. Our PTFE glass compound is self-lubricating and is gentle to the surface, which helps reduce maintenance costs.
Sealing Systems for Balancing Cylinders
- Superior adjustability and cylinder control, thanks to the advanced frictional behavior of Merkel® Omegat PTFE seals
- The patented Merkel® Guivex geometry enables high loads, while reducing the risk of metal-to-metal contact
- Our unique sealing arrangement helps improve performance and enables shorter housings
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Sealing Systems for HAGC Cylinders
We have the expertise to improve the accuracy of HAGC cylinders, while boosting performance, reliability and durability.
- Minimum wear is critical. That’s why we use a self-lubricating PTFE glass compound, which is ideal for short strokes and high frequencies
- Our systems are also very functional, reliably handling high pressures (even above 30 MPa) due the heavy-duty design of the Merkel® Omegat seal, and, simultaneously, offering maximum service life
- External “protective screen” in extremely dirty environments – Merkel® double wiper PT 2 offers the best protection for a long-lasting sealing system
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Solutions for Work Rolls and Back-up Rolls
Specially designed for work rolls, Freudenberg’s tailor-made sealing combination (RPM41 + Environmatic) provides secure and reliable sealing. For manufacturing customers, this adds up to maximum tons produced with minimal lost hours to downtime. We know how to increase service life for work rolls.
Our RPM41 + Environmatic combination offers these advantages:
- Readiness of supply – within hours, if needed
- Reliable protection against water ingress into lubricant
- Gentle to the housing – easy to install and remove
- Eliminates tension spring at the sealing lip for improved operational safety
Further Sealing System for Roller Bearings in Work Rolls
- Operating speeds up to 25 m/s
- Space-saving design utilizes integrated lubrication grooves in the sealing element
- Precise line forces of the sealing edge yields leak-free performance and minimal wear
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Sealing Systems for Plain Bearings in Back-up Rolls
- Solid performance – even up to ±3 mm shaft deflection, with speeds up to 35 m/s (40 m/s intermittent)
- Self-retaining fit by vulcanized-in steel bands
- Simple, housing-friendly installation
Maximum Protection for Your Work Roll Bearings
Merkel® Radiamatik RPM41 + Merkel® Envirnomatic
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Sealing Systems for Gearboxes
In addition to its original Simmerring® for Gearboxes, Freudenberg offers superior sealing systems for the demanding transitions between the spindle and drive.
Benefits include:
- A floating cartridge for high axial movements
- No wear issues
- No leakage issues
Sealing Systems for Continuous Caster Segments
Simmerring® Type BAUM for Open Housings
- High wear resistance for long service life at high temperatures
- Standard seals are readily available
- Simple installation for low service cost
Simmerring® BAUM with self-retaining fit in the housing. In case of heavy contamination, a protective lip or “filter fleece” is available to help optimize operating life.
Versatile U-Ring Solution for Low Speeds
- Easy to install snap-in function
- Material mix to meet specific requirements
- No metallic components = no risk of corrosion
Merkel® U-ring NRSF made of NBR, HNBR, FKM or Polyurethane
When It Gets Too Hot
- Reliable protection of the bearing against contamination by PTFE wiper
- Suitable for high speeds and high temperatures
- Low friction and greatly reduced wear due to Freudenberg’s self-developed, high- quality PTFE compounds that, in addition to the actual sealing function, also protect the counter surface
Both made of Carbon filled PTFE: Merkel® U-ring NRRW in combination with a Merkel® water guard WADB-9460
Sealing Systems for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF)
For Easy Replacement
- Long lifetime, even without bellow protection of the rod
- Reliable sealing function, even if the rod is highly strained
- Split version for ease of installation and reduced maintenance cost
For Low Friction and Long-Stroke Performance
Our products are designed to reduce friction loss.
- Stick-slip-free operation allows precise positioning
- Ideal sealing function for long service intervals without leakage
* Important note: The rod must be protected against sparks and similar hazards
Contact Us Today
Our steel and iron industry experts can address all your questions, including:
- Flexible profiles
- Non-standard seal sizes
- Delivery times
- Short- and long-stroke systems
- Emergency services
- On-site troubleshooting capabilities
Together with key partners, Freudenberg provides a wide range of high-quality sealing systems, including complete sealing kits to meet your needs.
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Sealing Solution for Plain Bearings
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Sealing Solution for Work Rolls
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Sealing Solution for EAF Low Friction
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Sealing Solutions for EAF Easy Replacement
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Solutions Sheet for Balancing Cylinders
Our unique sealing arrangements of Merkel® Double Wiper PT2, Rod Seal and Guivex Guide Bands combined to enable high loads, reduce friction and provide shorter housings.
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Solutions Sheet for HAGC Cylinder
Our sealing solution combines Merkel® Double Wiper PT2, rod seal, piston seal and Merkel® Guivex guide band to minimize wear, extend protection, improve the accuracy of HAGC cylinders, while boosting performance, reliability and durability.
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Merkel® V-Packing Set ES / ESV
Merkel® V-Packing Set ES or type ESV are multi-part seal sets for sealing piston rods, comprising one pressure ring, at least three V-rings and one support ring. The V-packing sets are available in three different versions.
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Merkel® Omegat OMS-S
Merkel® Omegat OMS-S is a two-piece seal set for sealing piston rods, consisting of a PTFE profile ring and an elastomer profile ring as a pre-stress element.
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Merkel® Omegat OMK-S
Merkel® Omegat OMK-S is a two-piece seal set for sealing pistons, consisting of a PTFE profile ring and an elastomer Profile ring as a pre-stress element.
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Merkel® Guivex SBK / KBK
Merkel® Guivex SBK respectively the version KBK are profiled piston (SBK) and rod (KBK) guide rings made of resin bonded fabric.
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Merkel® Enviromatic EAX
Merkel® Enviromatic EAX is a deflector seal made of elastomeric material featuring an axially acting sturdy sealing lip with a well-defined sealing edge.
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Merkel® Omegat OMS-MR
Merkel® Omegat OMS-MR is a two-piece seal set for sealing piston rods, consisting of a PTFE Profile ring and an O-ring as a prestressing element.
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Merkel® U-Cup L20
Merkel® U-Cup L20 is an elastomer U-Cup seal with an asymmetrical profile.
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Merkel® Double Wiper PT 1
Merkel® Double Wiper PT 1, consisting of a PTFE profile ring with one sealing and one wiping edge, plus two O-rings as pre-stressing elements.
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Merkel® Radiamatic RHS 51
Merkel® Radiamatic RHS 51 is a radial shaft seal for high circumferential speeds, consisting of two different rubber compounds and an integrated steel band. A new spring system exerts evenly radial force over the whole circumference of the sealing lip, even at high misalignment of the shaft.
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Merkel® Double Wiper PT 2
Merkel® Double Wiper PT 2, consisting of a PTFE profile ring with one sealing edge and one wiper edge, plus two O-rings as prestress elements.
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Merkel® wiper P 6
Merkel® wiper P 6 is a single-acting elastomer dirt wiper with support segments to avoid twisting.
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Merkel® Radiamatic R 37
Merkel® Radiamatic R 37 is a radial shaft seal consisting of a fabric reinforced section of sturdy design, firmly bonded to the rubber sealing lip. A helical tension spring assists radial contact pressure of the lip on the shaft.
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Merkel® Radiamatic R 58
Merkel® Radiamatic R 58 is a radial shaft seal consisting of a fabric reinforced section of sturdy design, firmly bonded to the rubber sealing lip. A helical tension spring assists radial contact pressure of the lip on the shaft. Radial shaft seal with a groove around the circumference to facilitate additional lubrication from the outside.
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Merkel® Radiamatic RPM 41 Seal
The Radiamatic RPM 41 is a Simmerring® made from an elastomer material with an embedded steel body featuring radial and circumferential lubricating grooves for twin arrangement. The Radiamatic RPM 41 is typically used for sealing flange bores on working rolls in rolling mills.
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