Short sleeve and collar sealing projects for appliance penetrations and interfaces, with contact length, retention and assembly conditions defined.
A sealing sleeve may bridge a short gap, locate around a spigot or seal a pass-through. Identify the inner and outer contact surfaces and explain which interface must seal. State whether the sleeve carries fluid or only surrounds another component.
Provide the interference or gap range, insertion direction and allowable assembly aids. If the sleeve is compressed or stretched during fitting, show that condition and the surrounding edge geometry. Record movement and cleaning exposure that can affect retention.
Agree pull-off, fit and leakage requirements as appropriate to the actual function. This family has no generic shaft-seal, pressure-hose, electrical-insulation or food-contact qualification.
Not necessarily. Specify whether it contains flowing fluid or seals around another part so the correct task can be assessed.
State both dimensions and the required fit condition. The relationship must account for the compound, geometry and assembly method.
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
These are project discussion inputs. Compound, tolerances and validated performance require agreement for the specific part.
| Selection / definition | Reference and project conditions |
|---|---|
| Sleeve geometry | ID, OD, length and any lip/flange in mm |
| Mating parts | Spigot/bore/panel profiles and tolerances in mm |
| Installed state | Axial position, interference/gap and compression stops |
| Assembly | Insertion/removal method and permitted aids |
| Exposure | Water, detergents, oils and temperature in °C |
| Acceptance | Fit, retention, movement and leakage criteria where required |
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