What is a Wear Sleeve?
Because not all shafts are created equal, a TRITEC wear sleeve may be the answer! A wear sleeve is a custom engineered “bushing” that is manufactured to ensure the proper running surface for your TRITEC seal. The wear sleeve protects your shaft from unnecessary wear and, therefore, is an economical alternative to expensive shaft materials and heat treatment.
Depending on the severity of your application, we will select from a variety of materials and/or coatings that will withstand your application’s environment and ensure a successful sealing solution.
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Common Sleeve Materials Used
4140 Steel
AR400
300 Series Stainless Steel with Tri-Armor
0-1 Tool Steel
17-4 PH
Bronze -
Sleeve Coatings
Ceramic
Low volume, long life, abrasive media, no lube application
Ion Nitride
Good for low to medium corrosion resistance, inexpensive vs. TDC. Not necessary to grind after ion nitride
Thin Dense Chrome (TDC)
Case hardened, .003″ deep, inexpensive vs. hard chrome
Hard Chrome
Good corrosion resistance