There is no reason to use metallic shaft sleeves when you can use SIMSITE® Structural Composite Sleeves, which not only protects the shaft, but they are light weight, and seal better against the O-rings of the mechanical seals.
Simsite® Engineered Structural Composite Sleeves, will not corrode in salt water, waste water, sewage,or chlorinated water and are excellent with most acid and alkaline solutions.
All grades of SIMSITE® Sleeves have self-lubricatingqualities, which allow for tighter clearances and prevents excessive shaft movement.
SIMS manufactures sleeves machined from our engineered SIMSITE® Structural Graphite Composite material made of graphite fibers continuously interwoven in a tri-dimensional weave with a hybrid epoxy/phenolic resin system. SIMS also offers several other grades of engineered structural composite sleeves.
The SIMSITE® sleeve seen in the picture to the left utilizes a continuously interwoven synthetic fiber reinforcement system with Molybdenum Disulfide as a lubricant.
All of our engineered sleeves are 100 percent machined from solid blocks of SIMSITE® structural composite, and are capable of continuous operation at over 300 degrees Fahrenheit. All grades of SIMSITE® possess excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance. A Simsite® Sleeve with a synthetic fiber reinforcement system with Molybdenum Disulfide as a lubricant.
Set screws, threads, or a keyway can be installed into SIMSITE® Composite Sleeves to prevent them from moving on the shaft. SIMSITE® Sleeves have an excellent compatibility with a wide range of chemicals. This allows for the use of SIMSITE® Composite Sleeves in a vast variety of environments.The structural integrity of our sleeves allows for usage with multiple grades of O-rings.All SIMSITE® Composite Sleeves are precision-machined on CNC lathes to meet the most stringent specifications.
A Simsite® Sleeve with a graphite fiber reinforcement system with loose graphite as a lubricant.
A Split Simsite® Sleeve Bushing with a graphite fiber reinforcement which can be installed without taking the rotating element apart.
Contrary to metal sleeves, SIMSITE® Composite Sleeves allow for easy installation and removal. They are protective of the shaft against corrosion, electrolysis and wear.
Simsite® sleeves are manufactured to meet your specifications and can be made in several different grades of Simsite® materials.
A Split Simsite® Sleeve Bushing with a graphite fiber reinforcement which can be installed without taking the rotating element apart.
