#Bearing isolator inpro distributor series#

#Bearing isolator inpro distributor series#

The VB45-S continues in the line of Inpro/Seal’s industry leading VB series of bearing isolator designs that increase equipment reliability through permanent bearing protection. Introducing the new Inpro/Seal VB45-S ™ Bearing Isolator. Now, the next generation of Bearing Isolators is here. Over the past 40 years, Inpro/Seal has continued to drive the standard in Bearing Isolator technology with innovative solutions for multiple applications across a variety of industries. The original Bearing Isolator, a simple two-piece design, consisted of a rotor and stator interface to keep contaminants from entering the bearing housing. “Many customers are switching from our previous model, the established industry standard, to our new VB45-S design.” 800/447-0524 by Inpro/Seal ® in 1977, the Bearing Isolator revolutionized the pump industry by extending bearing life by increasing protection against contamination ingress and lubrication loss, in turn driving customer expectations for increased pump reliability. “Sales have been expanding exponentially since launch, and feedback has been universally positive,” says Hoehle. After the most extensive testing, development and launch process of any previous bearing isolator from Inpro/Seal, the product officially launched in December 2016. The VB45 Chamber houses the VBX Ring to inhibit the transfer of vapor contamination created by the heating/cooling of the bearing enclosure. The VBXX Interface and oversized contamination chamber blocks contaminants from entering the bearing housing, while the enlarged D-Groove protects against oil loss by capturing oil on the shaft and returning to the bearing housing. The VB45-S ensures premium protection in such a small design envelope by utilizing multiple design features. “Bearing protection for rotating equipment such as pumps is one of the best investments you can make for increasing reliability.”

“It is a great fit for water treatment systems, as equipment reliability is paramount,” says Hoehle. As a result, they no longer effectively seal the bearing enclosure, making rotating equipment unreliable, and opening the door to catastrophic failure due to bearing degradation. Those types of seals have a finite life expectancy, eventually wearing at the point of contact or grooving the shaft. The bearing isolator serves as an effective replacement for contact seals such as lip seals, mechanical seals and magnetic seals. The stator is typically pressed into the bearing housing, while the rotor turns with the shaft. Inpro/Seal’s bearing isolator design consists of a unitized stator and rotor that form a compound labyrinth seal with no wearing parts, ensuring permanent equipment protection.

“Typically, the most likely application is in pump bearing housings in large pump systems.” “This product is a fit for any rotating equipment application that can benefit from increased bearing protection,” says Neil Hoehle of Inpro/Seal. 625 inch in length, making it a small but appreciated safeguard. The IP66-rated bearing isolator comes in at only.

The VB45-S bearing isolator from Inpro/Seal is designed to provide permanent bearing protection for the bearings found in the oil-lubricated pumps and motors used in many water treatment applications. However, when they do fail prematurely, it’s often due to lubrication loss and contamination. Get Pumps articles, news and videos right in your inbox! Sign up now.īearings are a critical component of pumps and motors, and are typically designed to operate for many years.