Softork™ is a high performance rotary shaft sealing system using advanced energised sealing materials to provide flexibility and durability. Originally designed as a cost effective solution to problems with mechanical seals in high stress, high speed  marine installations, the system has widespread applications where long life and low maintenance costs are required.

OVS  introduced Softork™ energised gland seals to applications where, for many years it had been the accepted tenet that only precision-engineered mechanical seals could guarantee the required performance. A re-think was needed in the world of powerful multi-engined mega-yachts and other high-speed vessels where frequent seal replacement on water jet pump shafts was inflating the already high running costs. The solution was a system which used elastomeric cored energised seal rings and a friction modified insert constructed from an entirely new reinforced PTFE compound at the gland housing anchor points.

This modification to the housing mount enables radial misalignment and radial movement of the shaft relative to the structure to be accommodated and ensures that the seal remains in it's optimum position during operation.

Originally designed for use with high speed shafts, Softork™ is also suitable for medium and low speed applications. The energised seal rings have excellent thermal conductivity and low friction, leading to minimal power absorption and longer life. The design not only reduces wear compared with other seal types but the materials used also significantly inhibit the corrosion which can be experienced with mechanical seals used in arduous operating conditions.

Seal Characteristics

*Maximum Pressure and Temperature may not necessarily be achievable simultaneously

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