Industrial seal self study guide - SKF.com
Industrial seal self study guide - SKF.com
Industrial seal self study guide - SKF.com
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Final Exam<br />
Congratulations. You have <strong>com</strong>pleted the Shaft Seals <strong>Industrial</strong> Self-Study Program.<br />
Now you are ready to test your knowledge about <strong>SKF</strong> <strong>seal</strong>s, Speedi-Sleeves and Scot<strong>seal</strong>s<br />
in this Final Review.<br />
First, turn to the last page of this <strong>study</strong> <strong>guide</strong>. Remove the Final Review answer sheet by<br />
tearing it out carefully along the perforated edge.<br />
Begin the test. Be sure to answer every question; unanswered questions will be graded<br />
as incorrect.<br />
When you have finished the test, fold your answer sheet as indicated, with the return<br />
address on the outside. Staple it closed; no envelope is required. Be sure to attach the<br />
proper postage, and mail your answer sheet to <strong>SKF</strong>.<br />
If you score 85% or more, you will receive a Certificate of Merit from <strong>SKF</strong>.<br />
Please allow at least four weeks for grading.<br />
If you have a <strong>seal</strong> problem that cannot be answered through this <strong>study</strong> <strong>guide</strong>, contact<br />
your <strong>SKF</strong> representative. He’s backed by a full crew of technicians—product managers,<br />
engineers and service personnel—who will gladly provide the assistance you need.<br />
When you have a question, call <strong>SKF</strong> toll-free: 1-800-882-0008.<br />
1 . A shaft <strong>seal</strong> is a barrier designed to retain lubricants and _________________ .<br />
❑ a. confine pressure<br />
❑ b. exclude dirt<br />
❑ c. separate fluids<br />
❑ d. all of the above<br />
2. Selecting the right <strong>seal</strong> depends on application parameters, including<br />
_________________ .<br />
❑ a. shaft speed<br />
❑ b. fluid <strong>com</strong>patibility<br />
❑ c. operating pressure<br />
❑ d. all of the above<br />
3. When split <strong>seal</strong>s are used in multiples, a _________________ is often used to separate<br />
the <strong>seal</strong>s and provide extra lubrication between them.<br />
❑ a. horizontal shaft<br />
❑ b. slotted washer<br />
❑ c. control wire<br />
❑ d. butt joint<br />
4. Premature <strong>seal</strong> failure can be caused by _________________ .<br />
❑ a. nicks on the bore chamfer<br />
❑ b. improper <strong>seal</strong> installation<br />
❑ c. shaft-to-bore misalignment<br />
❑ d. all of the above<br />
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