SHAFTING SYSTEM : Stern Tube Seal

A device that creates a nonleaking union between two elements.

TYPE: OIL LUBRICATING STERN TUBE SEAL

AFT SEAL

• A Sealing between Seawater & Stern Tube L.O
  

FWD SEAL

• A Sealing between Stern Tube L.O & Engine Room

Sealing effect;

• Through the force of pressed sealing ring lip on rotating chrome liner.
  

• Through the sea water pressure & lube oil pressure
  

• Through the tightening force of spring & sealing ring elasticity

Source:kobelcomarine

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