Common questions

What are the different types of cat seals?

What are the different types of cat seals?

The quality and reliability of Cat Duo-Cone™ and Heavy Duty Dual Face – HDDF seals are designed to match the lifespan of the systems they protect. Cat Seals are sometimes referred to as Maintenance Free Seals, Face to Face Seals, Toric Seals, Mechanical Face Seals, Heavy Duty Seals, Lifetime Seals, Floating Seals, Duo Seals, DO Seals, DF Seals…

What makes a cat seal a static seal?

The design of a Cat®seal compensates for many manufacturing and operating variables . Two metal sealing rings float in position; two elastomeric torics or Belleville washers exert uniform pressure to accurately position the metal rings and serve as the static seal between the housing and the seal ring .

Why are Metal Face seals important to Caterpillar?

For more than 60 years industrial original equipment manufacturers and equipment users have turned to Cat®Seals to protect their components from extreme, abrasive, and corrosive environments . Caterpillar is the leading manufacturer of metal face seals providing the best solutions for tough applications . Cat® Seals innovative designs and

How often do Cat seals need to be replaced?

Used for decades by manufacturers of heavy construction equipment, Cat®Seals have reached over 30,000 hours of operation without maintenance, in some applications . As wear occurs, machined metal seal faces are automatically and continually renewed . Problem Solver

How to order cat parts online for Caterpillar?

You count on your construction and heavy-duty equipment every day to get the job done, so when you need to order parts for service and maintenance, Parts.Cat.com is your source. This next generation of PartsStore™ is easy to use from any type of device and makes it easy to order genuine Cat ® parts and accessories.

Where to find serial number for cat regulator?

Enter your 8-character serial number, or if your machine was built after 2001, locate the 17-character PIN and enter the last 8 characters. Need more help? Chat or call 1-888-228-1460.

Why do you need to order parts from Cat?

Your job can’t wait, so why should you wait for your parts? You count on your construction and heavy-duty equipment every day to get the job done, so when you need to order parts for service and maintenance, Parts.Cat.com is your source.

Where can I buy genuine cat engine parts?

Introducing the new myParts.Cat.Com site. Buy genuine Cat filters, engine parts and other common maintenance, wear, and repair parts for your Cat equipment online, delivered right to your door. Take advantage of your existing dealer account or access the complete Cat parts catalog on Parts.Cat.Com.

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