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SKF Rotary Shaft Seal: 1 Lip w/Spring, HMS5, Nitrile, 55 mm ID, 72 mm OD - Single-Lip Oil Seals with Rubber-Enclosed Cases for Rough Bores
SKFSingle-Lip Oil Seals with Rubber-Enclosed Cases for Rough Bores

SKF Rotary Shaft Seal: 1 Lip w/Spring, HMS5, Nitrile, 55 mm ID, 72 mm OD

The SKF Rotary Shaft Seal is a single-lip oil seal with a rubber-enclosed case for rough bores, featuring the HMS5 seal design. This metric seal has a 55 mm inner diameter, 72 mm outer diameter, and 8 mm width…

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Rotary Shaft Seal: 1 Lip w/Spring, HMS5, Nitrile, 55 mm ID, 72 mm OD
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Single-Lip Oil Seals with Rubber-Enclosed Cases for Rough Bores
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Technical Specifications

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Manufacturer Part Number
55X72X8 HMS5 RG
Type
HMS5, Nitrile
OD
72 mm
Wd
8 mm
ID
55 mm
Seal Design
HMS5
System of Measurement
Metric
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Product Description

The SKF Rotary Shaft Seal is a single-lip oil seal with a rubber-enclosed case for rough bores, featuring the HMS5 seal design. This metric seal has a 55 mm inner diameter, 72 mm outer diameter, and 8 mm width, constructed from nitrile rubber with a spring. It is identified by manufacturer part number 55X72X8 HMS5 RG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG rotary shaft seal used for?

The SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG is a single-lip oil seal designed to retain lubricants and exclude contaminants in rotating shaft applications. It is commonly used in industrial gearboxes, pumps, and motors where a metric 55 mm shaft requires sealing against oil or grease leakage.

What are the specifications of the SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG seal?

This SKF rotary shaft seal has a 55 mm inner diameter, 72 mm outer diameter, and 8 mm width. It features the HMS5 design with a nitrile rubber lip and a spring, enclosed in a rubber-coated case for rough bores. The system of measurement is metric, and the manufacturer part number is 55X72X8 HMS5 RG.

Where to buy the SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG seal worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG rotary shaft seal worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor since 1990, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us for availability and lead time on this metric oil seal.

How to install the SKF 55X72X8 HMS5 RG rotary shaft seal?

To install this SKF HMS5 seal, ensure the housing bore is clean and free of burrs. Apply a thin lubricant to the seal lip and shaft. Use a seal driver or press to seat the seal squarely into the bore, applying even pressure on the outer case. Avoid damaging the nitrile lip during installation.

Used in

Common applications for SKF
Heavy machinery gearboxes — SKF spherical roller bearings (e.g., 24056 CCK30/W33) for high radial load capacity
Electric motor repair — SKF cylindrical roller bearings (e.g., NJ 307 ECP/C3) for free axial expansion
Pump shaft sealing — SKF CRWA1 rotary shaft seals (e.g., 17100) for fluid retention in rotating equipment
Conveyor system maintenance — SKF wear sleeves (e.g., 99274) to protect shafts from seal abrasion
Machine tool spindles — SKF angular contact bearings (e.g., 7413 BGBM) for axial load support in duplex sets
Industrial fan assemblies — SKF spherical roller bearings (e.g., 23044 CC/W33) for misalignment accommodation

SKF Products

3G Electric supplies SKF single-lip oil seals with rubber-enclosed cases for rough bores. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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