SKF Stern Tube Seals CT370-01

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Scope of Supply: 1183221
STERNTUBE SEALS SIMPLEX Seal
BEARINGS Lager
*Building Yard: Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Ind
*Hull-No / *IMO-No.: CT370-01
*Name of Ship: UNKNOWN*
SHAFT COMPONENTS
Product Documentation
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CONTENTS
● Cover Sheet Package

COVER SHEETS ● Contents of Product Documentation PART 0
● Drawing List
SAFETY ● General Notes and Safety Instructions Seals PART 1
TRANSPORT /
STORAGE
● Transportation and Storage Instructions PART 2
• Cover Sheet Sterntube Seals
STERNTUBE SEALS • Operating Manual of Seals PART 3
• Seal Drawings
• Cover Sheet Bearings

BEARINGS • Operating Manual of Bearings PART 5
• Bearing Drawings
OIL LIST ● List of allowed Oil Brands PART 8
● Installation Records
APPENDIX ● General Instructions for Ordering Spare Parts PART 10
● Service Stations - Worldwide
Drawing List
Aft seal SAC:3-769-0161-000.0
Installation tolerances SAZ:3-195-6187-000.
Sterntube lub. oil diagram SAZ:3-195-7196-000.
Oil tank (30l) SAZ:3-195-3892-000.
Forward seal SAC:3-868-0121-000.1
Lub. oil diagram SAZ:3-195-3962-000.
Oil tank (15l) SAZ:3-195-3887-000.
Plummer Block SLT:3-450-0622-000.2
Chock liner item 70 SLT:4-450-0060-070.
Chock liner item 71 SLT:4-450-0060-071.

Simplex Compact
Allgemeines und Sicherheit Neutral 16.03.2016 General and Safety Simplex Compact
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0 CONTENTS............................................................................ 2
1 General ................................................................................ 3
1.1 Explanation of symbols ............................................................... 3
1.2 Special notation used.................................................................. 3
1.3 Information regarding the operating manual.............................. 4
1.4 Other applicable documents applicable documents .................... 4
1.5 Liability and warranty ................................................................. 4
1.6 Copyright Protection ................................................................... 5
1.7 Delivery ...................................................................................... 5
1.8 Spare parts ................................................................................. 6
1.9 Disposal ...................................................................................... 6
2 Safety .................................................................................. 7
2.1 Intended use .............................................................................. 7
2.2 Contents of the operating manual............................................... 8
2.3 Changes and conversions to the equipment ................................ 8
2.4 Responsibility of the customer.................................................... 8
2.5 Requirements of the personnel ................................................... 9
2.6 Work Safety ................................................................................ 9
2.7 Personal protective gear ........................................................... 10
2.8 Dangers that can arise from the equipment .............................. 11
3 Index ................................................................................. 12
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General
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1 General
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1.1 Explanation of symbols

Important safety-related references in this operating manual are identified by
symbols.
These references regarding work safety must absolutely be adhered to and
complied with. Particular care must be taken in these cases to avoid accidents,
personal injury and material damage.
WARNING! Personal injury or death!

This symbol identifies references that, if not complied with, can
lead to health impairment, injuries, permanent bodily damage or
to death.
WARNING! Danger from electric current!

lead to health impairment, injuries, permanent bodily damage or to
death.
ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

lead to damage, malfunctions and/or breakdown of the equipment.
NOTE!
This symbol indicates tips and information that must be
observed to ensure efficient and trouble-free handling of the
equipment.
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1.2 Special notation used

• The numbers in brackets ( ) mark the position numbers on the relevant
drawings.
• Data in square brackets [ ] indicates project-specific nominal/rated values. The
actual values can differ from this.
• Bold printed terms refer to the designation of the components as listed in the
circuit diagrams and plans.
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1.3 Information regarding the operating manual

This operating manual describes the safe and correct handling of the equipment.
The notes on safety and the instructions given, as well as the local accident
prevention guidelines (and general safety rules) applicable for the area of use must
be adhered to.
Before starting any work on the equipment, read through the operating manual
completely, in particular the chapter on Safety and the corresponding safety notes.
You must have understood what you have read.
The operating manual is an essential part of the equipment. It must be kept
accessible at all times in close proximity to the equipment (e.g. in the engine
control room, general control rooms). The operating manual must always be passed
on to third parties with the equipment.
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1.4 Other applicable documents applicable documents

Components from other manufacturers have been fitted into the equipment (e.g.
drive motors, measuring equipment). The risk assessment for these purchased
components and the obligation to ensure that their design is in compliance with the
applicable European and national regulations is incumbent on the manufacturers of
said components.
The operating, maintenance and repair manuals from these manufacturers for
relevant equipment components are inseparable parts within this equipment
documentation. The instructions contained in the manufacturer documentation
regarding safety, set-up and installation, as well as operation, maintenance,
dismantling and disposal of the components are to be followed without limitation by
the personnel operating the equipment.
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1.5 Liability and warranty

All information and references in this operating manual were collated while taking
into consideration the applicable regulations, the status of technology and our
experience and findings over many years.
The operating manual must be kept accessible at all times in direct proximity to the
equipment for all persons who are working on or with the equipment.

Read through this operating manual carefully before starting any
work on or with the equipment!
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages and disruptions
that arise from non-compliance with the operating manual.
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General
The German language version of this operating manual is the authoritative version.
Translations of the operating manual were also carried out with to the best of our
knowledge. However, we cannot assume liability for any translation errors.
The texts and illustrations do not necessarily correspond to the scope of delivery.
The drawings and graphics do not correspond to a ratio of 1:1.
In the case of special designs, or when additional order options have been placed,
or as a result of the latest technical changes, the actual scope of delivery can
deviate under certain circumstances from the information and data stated in this
manual and may also deviate from the illustrations or diagrams. If you have any
questions, please contact the manufacturer.
We reserve the right to make technical changes to the product within the context of
improving user features and further development.
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1.6 Copyright Protection

The operating manual must be treated as confidential. It is to be used exclusively
by those persons working on and with the equipment.
All contents including but not limited to information, texts, drawings and pictures
are protected as defined by copyright protection law and are subject to other
industrial property rights. Any improper utilization is liable to prosecution.
These operating instructions may only be reproduced in the context of their
incorporation into wider documentation, just as the equipment is incorporated into
a wider installation.
Beyond this it is not permitted to pass on the operating manual to third parties, to
make reproductions in whatever type or form - even extracts - or to recycle and/or
communicate the contents without written permission by SKF Marine GmbH
(manufacturer). Violations incur the obligation to pay compensation. All other rights
reserved.
We reserve the right to exercise industrial property rights.
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1.7 Delivery
Examine the delivery on receipt for transport damage.
Report any damage immediately to the carrier and make a note of it on the delivery
note.
Check the scope of delivery immediately for completeness.
Contact the manufacturer as soon as possible if any parts are missing.

Only operate the equipment with parts that belong to the scope of
delivery.
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1.8 Spare parts

Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer.
ATTENTION! Danger of material damage!

Wrong or faulty spare parts can lead to damage, malfunctions or
complete breakdown of the equipment.
If you use non-released spare parts, all guarantee, service, compensation and
liability claims against the manufacturer or his agents, dealers and representatives
become null and void.
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1.9 Disposal
As long as no agreement has been made regarding return or disposal, relevant
components are to be recycled following appropriate dismantling:
• Scrap metal material remains
• Take plastic elements to plastics recycling
• Dispose of remaining components that are sorted according to material
composition

Electrical scrap, electronic components, lubricants and other
auxiliary substances as well as some metals (e.g. cadmium) are
subject to hazardous waste treatment and may only be disposed of
by permitted specialist companies!
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Safety
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2 Safety
At the time of its development and manufacture, the equipment was built according
to applicable, recognized rules of technology and is considered to be safe to
operate.
However, risks can arise from this equipment if it is not used by appropriately
trained personnel, or if it is operated incorrectly or not according to the intended
use.
The Chapter "Safety" gives an overview of all important safety aspects for the
optimum protection of persons and the safe, trouble-free operation of the
equipment.
In addition to this, the other chapters in this operating manual contain concrete
safety notes identified by symbols to avert danger. Furthermore, pictograms, signs
and labels located on the equipment must be observed. This means that they may
not be removed and must be kept in a good, legible condition.
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2.1 Intended use
The intended use of the delivered products (also referred to as

"equipment" in the following) is defined in the relevant documentation of
the equipment.
Operational safety is only guaranteed if the equipment is used according to the

intended use.

Any use that goes beyond the intended use and/or any other use
of the equipment is prohibited and is not considered intended use.
Claims of any kind against the manufacturer and/or his
representatives that arise from damage due to non-intended use of
the equipment are excluded.
The customer is solely liable for any damage arising from non-
intended use.
Intended use also includes correct adherence to the operating conditions as well as
the information and instructions of this operating manual.
The equipment may only be operated with the parts listed in the scope of delivery.
The equipment is intended only for the stipulated application mentioned above.
Any other or additional usage shall be considered not as specified.
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Safety
The specified use includes also following the operating instructions and adhering to
the inspection and maintenance conditions.
Usage not in accordance with specifications shall lead to the loss of all warranty
rights.
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2.2 Contents of the operating manual

Each person authorized to carry out work on or with the equipment must have read
and understood the operating manual before starting work on the equipment. This
also applies if the relevant person has already worked with this kind of equipment
or similar equipment or if that person was trained by the manufacturer.
Knowledge of the contents of the operating manual is one of the prerequisites to
protect personnel against danger, and to avoid errors so that the equipment is
operated safely and trouble-free.
The customer is recommended to obtain confirmation proving that personnel have
acknowledged the contents of the operational manual.
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2.3 Changes and conversions to the equipment

To avoid danger and to ensure optimum performance, no changes or attachments
and conversions are allowed to be carried out on the equipment which have not
been explicitly authorized by the manufacturer.
All pictograms, signs and labels located on the equipment must be kept in a good,
legible condition and may not be removed. Pictograms, signs and labels that have
been damaged or become illegible are to be replaced as soon as possible.
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2.4 Responsibility of the customer

This operating manual must be kept in direct proximity to the equipment (e.g. in
the engine control room, general control rooms) and must be accessible at all time
to persons working on and with the equipment.
The equipment may only be operated in technically perfect and operationally safe
condition. Before commissioning the equipment, it must be checked for integrity
and all control indicators must be checked to make sure they are fault-free.
Observe the information in the operating manual completely and without limitation!
Together with the safety notes and instructions stated in this operating manual, the
local accident prevention guidelines applicable for the area in which the equipment
is used and the general safety guidelines as well as the applicable environmental
protection conditions must be adhered to and complied with.
The customer and the personnel authorized by him are responsible for the trouble-
free operation of the equipment and for clear allocation of responsibilities with
regard to installation, operation, servicing and cleaning the equipment.
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2.5 Requirements of the personnel

Only authorized and trained expert personnel may work on and with the equipment.
Personnel must have received instruction regarding potential dangers.
Expert personnel is defined as whoever can assess the work allocated to him and
recognize potential dangers based on his expert training, knowledge and
experience, as well as his knowledge of pertinent conditions.
If personnel do not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained.
Responsibilities for work on and with the equipment (installation, operation,
servicing and maintenance) must be clearly determined and adhered to, so that
there is no unclear distribution of competency with regard to safety.
Only those persons who can be expected to work reliably may work on and with the
equipment. Avoid any mode of operation that impairs the safety of persons, the
environment or the equipment.
Persons who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or reaction-impairing
medication must not work on or with the equipment.
When selecting personnel, the age- and profession-related regulations applicable at
the place where the equipment is being used are to be observed.
The customer must also make sure that non-authorized persons are kept a
sufficiently safe distance away from the equipment.
Personnel are obliged to report to the customer immediately about any changes to
the equipment that impair safety.
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2.6 Work Safety

Personal injuries and material damage during work with and on the equipment can
be avoided by following the safety notes and instructions stated in this operating
manual.
Non-compliance with these notes can lead to persons being endangered and
damage to or destruction of the equipment.
If the safety notes and instructions stated in this operating manual and the accident
prevention guidelines applicable for the place of use and general safety conditions
are not complied with, then all liability obligations and claims for damage
compensation against the manufacturer or his representatives are excluded.
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2.7 Personal protective gear

The following should be worn when working on and with the equipment, in line with
the work at hand:
Protective work clothing

Close-fitting work clothing (low tear-resistance, no wide sleeves,
no rings or other jewellery, etc.)
Safety shoes
To protect against heavy, falling parts and slipping on slippery
floors.
Protective gloves
To protect the skin against friction, abrasions, piercing and deeper
injuries to the hands and to protect against contact with health-
harming substances.
Safety helmet
To protect against falling and flying parts and materials.
Protective goggles
To protect eyes against flying parts and fluids.
Ear defenders
To protect against damage to hearing.
Respiratory protection
To protect against harmful gases, vapours, dusts and similar
materials and media.
Other chapters in this operating manual contain concrete information at

corresponding points regarding the personal protective gear to be worn.
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2.8 Dangers that can arise from the equipment

The construction and design of the equipment corresponds to the current state of
technology.
The equipment is operationally reliable and safe when operated in accordance with
the intended use.
Nevertheless, there is still a residual risk!
The appliance works with high electrical voltage.
WARNING! Danger from electric current!

Electrical energy can cause very severe injuries. If the insulation or
individual components are damaged, there is a mortal danger from
the electric current.
• Before servicing, cleaning and repair work, turn off the main switch and secure
against being switched on again.
• De-energize equipment for all work on the electrical system.
• Do not remove any safety features or deactivate them through changes.
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Index
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Applicable documents ..............4 Operating manual................... 4

Changes to the equipment........9 Personnel ............................. 11
Contents ................................9 Protective gear...................... 12
Conversions to the equipment...9 Protective gloves ................... 12
Copyright protection ................5 Protective goggles ................. 12
Customer ...............................9 Respiratory protection............ 12
Dangers ............................... 13 Responsibility of the customer . 9
Delivery .................................5 Safety ................................... 8
Disposal .................................7 Safety helmet ....................... 12
Ear defenders ....................... 12 Safety shoes ......................... 12
Equally applicable documents ...4 Spare Parts ........................... 7
Expert personnel ................... 11 Special notation ..................... 3
Explanation of symbols ............3 Symbols ................................ 3
Index ................................... 14 Warranty ............................... 4
Intended use ..........................8 Work clothing ....................... 12
Liability ..................................4 Work safety .......................... 11
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Seals
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1 TRANSPORTATION ............................................................... 3
1.1 Packing of Seals and Auxiliaries ................................................. 3
1.2 Handling of Equipment ............................................................... 3
1.2.1 Transport of Equipment ........................................................................ 4
1.2.2 (Intermediate-) Storage ....................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Delivery of Equipment .......................................................................... 4
1.3 STORAGE .................................................................................... 5
1.4 General Instructions for Storage of Sterntube Seals ................... 5
1.5 Short-Term Storage .................................................................... 5
1.6 Long-Term Storage ..................................................................... 5
1.7 Long-Term Installation Time ...................................................... 6
1.8 General Instructions for Long-Term Storage of Rubber
Spare Parts ................................................................................. 6
1.8.1 Packing Conditions ............................................................................... 6
1.8.2 Store Conditions .................................................................................. 7
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1.1 Packing of Seals and Auxiliaries

All seal housings except these made from bronze are protected with a primer.
The seals are supported with wooden blocks at the flange ring and laid down
horizontally on a pallet. Each seal is sealed together with desiccant in a plastic bag
to avoid rust.
CAUTION! Handle with care!

The S.C.-seal may only be taken from its plastic bag just before
commencing with the installation.
NOTE!
The wood blocks which are provided on the housing flange for the
protection of the liner can be removed later.
Each seal is laid on the pallet and packed in a cardboard box, for special transports
sometimes in wooden boxes also.
Auxiliaries as bolts, tanks, valves and fittings are also packed in a cardboard box.
Electronic and Pneumatic Panels are ready painted and packed in a cardboard box
on a pallet also.
1.2 Handling of Equipment

The equipment is susceptible to damage.
As the delivered equipment has a moderate weight, this can be handled by fork
lifter. Therefore lift it with the forks from the bottom side of the pallet.

Do not move the boxes on the pallet by fork lifter.
If needed, the boxes can be lifted by lugs. Therefore lift it always together with the
pallets.
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TRANSPORTATION

Use suitable and approved lifting devices only.
1.2.1 Transport of Equipment

• Protect the equipment against solar radiation and other
influence of the weather.
• Transport the boxes always horizontal on their pallets.
• Secure the boxes together with their pallets against slip.
1.2.2 (Intermediate-) Storage

Protect the Equipment during any storage, both during intermediate storage during
transport and storage after delivery prior to installation.

Protect the equipment against:
• solar radiation, and rain
• other influence of the weather as cold and moisture
• mechanical load.
NOTE!
It is recommended to store the equipment in darkened warehouses
with hard roof and heating.
1.2.3 Delivery of Equipment

Examine the delivery on receipt for transport damage.
Report any damage immediately to the carrier and make a note of it on the delivery
note.
Check the scope of delivery immediately for completeness.
Contact the manufacturer as soon as possible if any parts are missing.
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1.3 STORAGE
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1.4 General Instructions for Storage of Sterntube Seals

Disassembly and mounting of the sterntube seals must be carried
out by trained personnel only.
1.5 Short-Term Storage

For storing the seal the following must be considered for a period of up to 6 months
between delivery ex works and installation on board the vessel:
• The seal must to be left in packing.
• The plastic bag may only be opened just before installation on board.
• The packed seal should be stored dry at an ambient temperature
between +15°C and +25°C until the transport on board for installation.
• The storing position of the cases must be taken into account.
1.6 Long-Term Storage

If it is obvious that storing of the part will exceed 6 months, the seal must be
special packed.
For this (in addition to the measures mentioned above):
• The seals must be disassembled.
• The liner has to be removed and packed separately in a closed plastic bag (with
dry cells).
The liner must be stored vertically.
• All elastomers to be removed and stored separately as mentioned in our
“General Instructions for Long-Term Storage of Rubber Spare Parts”.
For this purpose (among other things) the sealing rings must be stored within
their original package (from BVI) with inner and outer supporting ring).

Under the conditions mentioned above, Ceramic coated liners can
be used within a storage time of max. 2 years, after this period the
coating must be renewed by the maker.
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1.7 Long-Term Installation Time

If the seal is assembled to the ship, but the ship is under construction for a period
longer than 6 months without being afloat special care must be taken:
• The free surface of the forward liner must be coated with grease (i.e. SHELL
Alvania EP2 or high viscosity oil) to avoid rust on cast iron liner.
• Fill up all seal chambers with oil or grease (also chamber 1 at aft seal).
• The area between liner flange and seal housing of aft and forward seal should
be protected by foam, fixed with tape.
• The seals must be sufficient protected against dirt (i.e. paint and sandblasting).
Before launching:
• Remove grease or any protection from seals.
• The seals must be opened and the condition of the sealing rings must be
checked by BVI engineer. If they are no longer suitable for operation, they have
to be renewed by bonding.
• Fill up all chambers and tanks with oil or grease.
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1.8 General Instructions for Long-Term Storage of Rubber Spare

Parts
(Sealing Rings, Rubber Rings)
On condition that the sealing rings are properly stored as described below,
Perbunan sealing rings can be used within a storage time of 4 years and
Viton sealing rings can be used within a storage time of 6 years .

A non-compliance of these instructions will result in a reduced
service life of the sealing rings.
1.8.1 Packing Conditions

The sealing rings and rubber rings have to be stored tension-free without
generating any stresses in order to avoid any deformation as well as resulting
cracks.
• The sealing rings must be stored within their original package (with inner and
outer supporting ring).
• They must be stored in a horizontally position.
• The rubber products must be packed into paper, polyethylene or polyamide.
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1.8.2 Store Conditions

The store shall be cool, dry, dust free and moderately ventilated under the following
conditions:
Temperature:
Between -50° and -10°C each sealing ring must be stored individually (not in a
pile) in order to avoid stress from top.
Between -10° and +25°C sealing rings can be stored piled up (one upon another).
Higher temperatures than +25°C are allowed for short periods only.
When removing sealing rings from storage take special care not to deform them.
Before installation, all rubber products need to be warmed up to at least 5°to
10°C .
Humidity:
Storage in damp stores is not allowed and condensation absolutely must be
avoided. The recommended relative humidity is 65 % .
Heating:
In heated stores the sealing and rubber rings have to be protected from the source
of heating. The distance between source of heating and rubber products shall be
1 m minimum. In heated stores having forced (ventilated) heating a greater
distance is requested.
Lighting:
The sealing and rubber rings have to be protected from direct sunlight and strong
artificial light having a high ultra-violet content.
The windows of the store therefore have to be provided with red or orange
protective coating (by no means blue). Lighting by normal bulbs is preferred.
Ozone:
Ozone has a highly negative effect on rubber materials. Therefore the store may
not have any ozone-producing installations such as electrical discharges.
Others:
Detergents, petrol, lubricants, chemicals, acids and disinfection materials may not
be stored together with the sealing rings and rubber rings.
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*Size 600
*Shaft Ø 530,00
*Serial No.
*Drawing No. SAC:3-769-0161-000.0
*Sealing rings 1: VBio; 2: VBio; 3: VBio
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Aft seal: SC3 B
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*Size 560
*Shaft Ø 515,00
*Serial No.
*Drawing No. SAC:3-868-0121-000.1
*Sealing rings v1: VBio; v2: VBio
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Forward seal: SC3 Z
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SC3 B + SC3 Z – Installation and Operating
Manual
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SC B + Z 15.04.2016 Installation and Operating Manual SC B + SC Z
Installation and
Operating Manual
Simplex
Stern Tube Seals
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Hermann-Blohm-Str. 5, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY
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0 CONTENTS
0 CONTENTS............................................................................ 2
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 6
1.1 Intended use .............................................................................. 6
1.2 Typical Pictures and Sketches ..................................................... 7
1.3 Stern Tube Sealing System ......................................................... 7
1.4 Aft Simplex-Compact Seal ........................................................... 8
1.5 Forward Simplex Compact Seal ................................................. 10
1.6 Stern Tube Oil Lubrication System with Seals ........................... 11
1.6.1 Arrangement of Stern Tube .................................................................. 11
1.6.2 Arrangement of Gravity Tank ............................................................... 12
1.6.3 Arrangement of Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram (Natural Circulation) .. 13
1.6.4 Arrangement of Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram (Forced Circulation) ... 15
1.6.5 Height Calculation of Gravity Tank ........................................................ 17
1.6.6 Oil Supply of aft Seal ........................................................................... 19
1.6.7 Height Calculation of aft Seal Tank ........................................................ 21
1.6.8 Oil Supply of Forward Seal ................................................................... 25
2 INSTALLATION................................................................... 27
2.1 Personal Protective Equipment for Installation ........................ 27
2.2 Installation of Tanks for Seals .................................................. 28
2.2.1 Installation of Aft Seal Oil Tank with Piping ............................................ 28
2.2.2 Installation of Forward Seal Oil Tank with Piping ..................................... 30
2.2.3 Installation of the Float Switch (optional) ............................................... 31
2.3 General About Installation of Seals .......................................... 32
2.3.1 Installation Sketch of Aft Seal .............................................................. 33
2.3.2 Installation Sketch of Forward Seal ....................................................... 34
2.3.3 Installation of Fittings and Pipes ........................................................... 35
2.3.4 Installation of Oil Piping within the Stern Tube ....................................... 35
2.3.5 Oil Passage through the aft End of Stern Tube ........................................ 36
2.3.6 Oil-Pipe Fitting within the Stern Tube .................................................... 38
2.3.7 Pressure Test of Piping within the Stern Tube ......................................... 39
2.3.8 Installation of Piping outside the Stern Tube .......................................... 39
2.3.9 Ending the Pipe Work .......................................................................... 40
2.4 Installation if the Propeller Shaft is drawn-out from the Inside 41
2.4.1 Installation of Forward Seal (Shaft from Inside) ...................................... 41
2.4.2 Installation of the Aft Seal (Shaft from Inside)........................................ 45
2.5 Installation if the Propeller Shaft is drawn-in from the Outside 50
2.5.1 Installation of Aft Seal (Shaft from Outside) ........................................... 50
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2.5.2 Installation of Forward Seal (Shaft from Outside).................................... 54

2.6 Alignment of Aft Seal Liner ....................................................... 59
2.6.1 Alignment work on the aft liner............................................................. 59
2.6.2 Normal Method to realign the aft Seal Liner ........................................... 61
2.6.3 Alignment Work on the Forward Liner .................................................... 68
2.6.4 Aligning the Clamp Ring of the Forward Liner ......................................... 69
2.6.5 Normal Method to realign the forward Seal Liner..................................... 71
2.7 Final Securing of Fastening Screws at Forward Seal ................. 72
2.7.1 Measures to be taken after fitting the Seals ........................................... 73
2.8 Checking the Propeller Shaft Bearing with Wear down Gauge .. 73
2.8.1 General ............................................................................................. 73
2.8.2 Schedule for Measuring ....................................................................... 74
2.8.3 Preparation for Measuring .................................................................... 75
2.8.4 Measuring Procedure ........................................................................... 77
2.9 Example for Wear Down Gauge Reading ................................... 80
2.10 Corrosion Protection ................................................................. 81
2.10.1 General ............................................................................................. 81
2.10.2 Ring Anode ........................................................................................ 81
2.10.3 Block Anodes (optional) ....................................................................... 83
2.10.4 Coating the Seals................................................................................ 84
2.10.5 Anticorrosive Paint at Aft Seal .............................................................. 84
2.10.6 Final Paint at Forward Seal ................................................................... 85
3 COMMISSIONING ............................................................... 89
3.1 General Safety Instructions ...................................................... 89
3.2 Personal protective Gear for Commissioning ............................ 90
3.3 Pressure Tests and Filling of Seal ............................................. 91
3.3.1 Pressure Test of aft Seal ...................................................................... 91
3.3.2 Pressure Test of Ring #3 and Filling of Stern Tube with Oil....................... 93
3.3.3 Pressure Test of Forward Seal .............................................................. 95
3.3.4 Pressure Test of Ring V1 ...................................................................... 96
3.4 Filling Quantity of the Aft and Forward Seal ............................. 98
4 OPERATION........................................................................ 99
4.1 General Safety Instructions ...................................................... 99
4.2 Personal protective Gear for Operating................................... 100
4.3 System Overview for Operation .............................................. 101
4.4 Preparing the Lubrication System for Operation ..................... 102
4.4.1 Standard Operation of the Seal ........................................................... 103
4.4.2 Tank Selection at 2 Tank System (optional) ......................................... 104
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5 MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 106

5.1 General Safety Instructions .................................................... 106
5.2 Personal protective Gear for Maintenance .............................. 107
5.3 Maintenance of the Seal .......................................................... 108
5.3.1 Long Term Maintenance of the aft Seal ................................................ 108
5.4 Long Term Maintenance of the forward Seal ........................... 109
5.5 Lubrication Control and Maintenance of the Oil Tanks ............ 110
5.5.1 General about Lubrication Control ....................................................... 110
5.5.2 Lubrication Control ............................................................................ 111
6 REPAIR ............................................................................ 115

6.1 Personal protective Gear for Repair ........................................ 115
6.2 Procedure before docking the Ship ......................................... 116
6.3 Measurements directly after dry-docking the Ship.................. 117
6.3.1 Realization of Measures at the Aft Seal ................................................ 117
6.3.2 Realization of Measures at the Forward Seal ......................................... 118
6.4 Exchange of the Sealing Rings by Bonding Device .................. 120
6.5 Use of the Distance Ring at aft Seal (optional) ....................... 122
6.5.1 Removing the Distance Ring without any Shaft Work ............................. 123
6.5.2 Afterwards Assembly of Distance Ring without any Shaft Work ............... 125
6.6 Shifting the forward Liner into new Wearing Areas ................ 127
6.6.1 Installation Situation ......................................................................... 127
6.6.2 Working Steps for shifting the Liner .................................................... 128
6.7 Removing the complete Seals ................................................. 130
6.7.1 Designation of Sealing Rings at Aft Seal............................................... 130
6.7.2 Preparing the complete aft Seal for Transport to the Workshop............... 130
6.7.3 Designation of Sealing Rings at forward Seal ........................................ 131
6.7.4 Preparing the Complete Forward Seal for Transport to the Workshop ...... 132
6.7.5 Removal of Seals if Shaft is Drawn-in to the Inside ............................... 133
6.7.6 Removal of Seals in case the Shaft is drawn-out to the Outside .............. 134
6.8 Exchange the Sealing Rings of Seals ....................................... 136
6.8.1 Disassemble the Aft Seal in the Workshop ........................................... 136
6.8.2 Exchange the Sealing Rings of the Aft Seal in the Workshop................... 137
6.8.3 Reassemble the aft Seal in the Workshop ............................................ 138
6.8.4 Disassemble the forward Seal in the Workshop ..................................... 139
6.8.5 Exchange the Sealing Rings of the forward Seal in the Workshop ............ 140
6.8.6 Reassemble the Forward Seal in the Workshop ..................................... 141
6.9 Remachining of Liners ............................................................ 142
6.9.1 Sketch: Skimming of aft Liner ............................................................ 143
6.9.2 Sketch: Skimming of forward Seal Liner .............................................. 143
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6.9.3 Table for Skimming of aft and forward Seal Liners ................................ 144
6.9.4 Skimming of Liner Surfaces ................................................................ 145
6.9.5 Shortening the Springs of Sealing Rings .............................................. 146
7 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 147

7.1 Naming of Sealing Rings ......................................................... 147
7.2 Stern Tube (Oil Filled) ............................................................ 148
7.3 Emulsion in Stern Tube (oil filled) .......................................... 150
7.4 Aft Seal, Type B ...................................................................... 151
7.5 Forward seal, Type Z............................................................... 152
8 Index ............................................................................... 154
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Intended use
The seal supplied (also referred to as "equipment" in the following) is used

exclusively to seal rotating ship shafts against water or oil.
Operational safety is only guaranteed if the equipment is used according to the

intended use.

Any use that goes beyond the intended use and/or any other use
of the equipment is prohibited and is not considered intended use.
Claims of any kind against the manufacturer and/or his
representatives that arise from damage due to non-intended use of
the equipment are excluded.
The customer is solely liable for any damage arising from non-
intended use.
Intended use also includes correct adherence to the operating conditions as well as
the information and instructions of this operating manual.
The equipment may only be operated with the parts listed in the scope of delivery.
The equipment is intended only for the stipulated application mentioned above.
Any other or additional usage shall be considered not as specified.
The specified use includes also following the operating instructions and adhering to
the inspection and maintenance conditions.
Usage not in accordance with specifications shall lead to the loss of all warranty
rights.
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1.2 Typical Pictures and Sketches
NOTE!
All pictures and sketches in this manual are typical only and may
vary from the unit installed.
The actual versions of schemata and wiring diagrams are shown in
the technical drawings.
1.3 Stern Tube Sealing System

Types: S Simplex C B + SC Z
The stern tube sealing system consists of an aft seal and a forward seal and must
be always viewed as an overall system together with the stern tube and the
corresponding tanks.
STERN TUBE
Fig. 1a: Aft stern tube seal Fig. 1b: Forward stern tube seal
Type Simplex SC B Type Simplex SC Z
The aft seal is located at the aft end of the stern tube, installed between stern tube
boss and propeller hub and is operating in the seawater.
The forward seal is located at the bow side of the sterntube in the engine room. It
is fixed at the forward stern tube boss and on the propeller shaft by a clamp ring.
Details about aft and forward seal as well as the whole lubrication system are
described in this chapter “GENERAL DESCRIPTION”.
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1.4 Aft Simplex-Compact Seal

Type: S Simplex C B
Fig. 2: Aft Seal Type: Simplex B
1 Liner 5 Cover Ring (two part)

2 Flange Ring 65 Distance Ring (optional)
3 Intermediate Ring 87 Corrosion Protection
4 Intermediate Ring
#1 Sealing Ring (31) I Chamber
#2 Sealing Ring (6) II Chamber
#3 Sealing Ring (6)
NOTE!
The naming of the sealing rings #1, #2 and #3 is done according to the
counting in the stern tube lubrication diagram.
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The aft seal consists essentially of the stationary part, the casing with three sealing
rings (31), (6) and (6), and the rotating part, the liner (1) with pertaining zinc
anodes (87).
The casing itself consists of individual rings which are bolted together (2), (3), (4),
(5), between which the three sealing rings are housed. They are arranged in a way
that sealing rings #1(31) and #2 (6) facing against seawater and sealing ring #3
(6) facing against the stern tube. The sealing ring #1 (31) serves mainly as a dirt
deflector, while sealing rings #2 (6) seals against sea water, oil resp.
The aft seal is further provided with a pressure control. This pressure control
system consists of a 30 L oil tank, which is connected to the chamber II oft the aft
seal by pipe.
The specific features of this aft seal are as follows:

• The pressure in chamber II of the seal is exactly set by the aft seal 30 L oil tank
level; hence any technically relevant pressure variations will not occur.
• Defined differential pressure and lubrication of the sealing rings at the aft seal.
Therefore increased operational reliability of sealing rings (31), (6) and liner
(1).
• By controlling the level within the 30 L oil tank conclusions can be drawn about
the functional control of the seal.
• A separate vent line enables an afterwards filling of chamber II with the ship
afloat.
• Since this system operates independently of any other source of energy, a
power failure will not affect the pressure conditions prevailing in the seal.
Further details relating to individual parts and materials, from which the seal is
made are shown in the enclosed parts list.
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1.5 Forward Simplex Compact Seal

Type: Simplex Z
Fig. 3: Forward Seal Type: Simplex Z
1 Liner 5 Sealing Rings (V1 and V2)

2 Flange Ring 6 Clamp Ring (split)
3 Intermediate Ring 22 Circulator
4 Cover Ring X Oil Chamber
The forward seal consists essentially of the stationary part, the casing with sealing
rings (5), and the rotating part, the liner (1) together with the split clamp ring (6).
The casing itself consists of individual rings (2), (3) and (4), which are bolted
together.
The two sealing rings (5) are shaped similar to those of the aft seal, and they are
housed between the casing rings (2), (3) and (4).
Contrary to the aft seal the two sealing rings (5) seal only against oil, i.e. one ring
(5) against the stern tube oil, and the other against the oil in the space between
the sealing rings (5).
When the shaft is rotating a circulator (22) located between the sealing rings (5)
ensures that oil is circulated through the respective seal header tank.
Further details relating to individual parts and materials from which the seal is
made are given in the enclosed parts list.
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1.6 Stern Tube Oil Lubrication System with Seals
1.6.1 Arrangement of Stern Tube

The stern tube lubrication system consists mainly of the stern tube, an aft and
forward stern tube seal with their accompanying tanks, connecting pipes and
valves.
P AS AB FB FS PS SB
Fig. 4: Stern tube components
AS Aft seal FS Forward seal

AB Aft stern tube bush FB Forward stern tube bush
P Propeller PS Propeller shaft
SB Propeller shaft Bearing
For lubrication of propeller shaft mounting (stern tube bush) the stern tube is filled
with oil. To prevent that oil is leaking, the stern tube is sealed against the propeller
shaft at both ends by Simplex seals.
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1.6.2 Arrangement of Gravity Tank

To avoid water entering the stern tube in case of damaged aft seal, the stern tube
is pressurised with oil at a higher pressure than water pressure. This is ensured by
setting the corresponding gravity tank to a specific height.
The tank should be designed to

• cover the heat expansion of the oil filling in the stern tube
• compensate a small oil consumption of the aft seal over a longer period as
well as
• get enough capacity for cooling the heat produced within the seal by
(surface-) convection.
The actual arrangement of tanks and piping is shown in the technical drawing “Oil
Diagram / Diagram of Stern Tube Lubrication“.
NOTE!
It is recommended to install a MIN Alarm float switch at the gravity
tank, which must be connected to the ships alarm system.
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1.6.3 Arrangement of Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram (Natural Circulation)
Fig. 5: Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram Type: Simplex B natural circulation
A Gravity Tank with low level alarm C Tank for forward seal
B Tank for aft seal D Sump tank
At the natural circulation the oil within the stern tube will be heated up by the
friction losses in the propeller shaft bushes. The warm oil is flowing upwards in the
pipe up to the gravity tank, where it is cooling down by convection. From the
gravity tank the cool oil is flowing downwards to the stern tube close to the aft
propeller shaft bushes with the highest heating up.
Optional at bigger differences between HLWL and HBWL an additional Tank should
be installed. It will be switched over between these two tanks according to the
actual draft. The switch over point is called HSOP.
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If the difference (HLWL – HBWL) is larger than 8 m, it is
recommended, in respect of the lifetime of the sealing rings, to
provide a second tank for ballast condition.
Fig. 6: Additional Gravity Tank Arrangement
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1.6.4 Arrangement of Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram (Forced Circulation)
Fig. 7: Stern Tube Lubrication Oil Diagram Type: Simplex B forced circulation
A Gravity Tank with low level alarm C Tank for forward seal
B Tank for aft seal D Sump tank
At forced circulation the gravity tank will be continuously overfilled (with oil from
the sump tank) by external pumps (excess oil is flowing through the overflow at
gravity tank back into the sump tank). From the gravity tank the (cooler) oil is
flowing through a falling pipe into the aft stern tube bearing where most heat
occurs. From there the heated oil is flowing up in a vent pipe up to another
overflow, which is located 1 m below the oil level in the gravity tank and then it is
flowing back into the sump tank.
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Fig. 8: Gravity tank arrangement at forced lubrication
The forced circulation within the stern tube follows the physical principle of
communicating pipes, in which the fluid level in all pipes is the same. If one pipe
end is lowering, this one is overflowing, while the higher end will be always refilled,
this results in a continuously circulation.
Fig. 9: Principle of communicating pipes
The advantages are the possibility to install an external oil filter and cooler and to
have always fresh oil in circulation as well as the fact that the pressure within the
stern tube is always at a defined level, even if the pumps fails.

A shut off valve should be installed in the overflow line of the stern
tube, to avoid a decreasing of the oil level down to the overflow
height, if the external pumps fail.
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1.6.5 Height Calculation of Gravity Tank

The specified tank heights and pipe arrangements must be
followed, this is fundamental for the functionality and lifetime of
the aft seal.
In general the gravity tank for the stern tube must be installed in a way, that the
oil pressure within the stern tube at full loaded vessel (LWL) is 0,25 bar above the
water pressure .
NOTE!
All heights are in relation to the shaft center in the area of the aft
seal.
The height tolerance for tank installation is ± 4%, above this value
please contact us.
1.6.5.1 Formula for one Tank System

If not mentioned otherwise on the corresponding schemata „Diagram of Stern Tube
Lubrication“, the installation height of the gravity tank has to be calculated as
follows:
Height of Gravity Tank
HLWL x 1,025 0,25 x 10

HTank2 = ─────────── + ───────── [m]
0,89 0,89
HLWL Height of Load Water Line (LWL)

HTank2 Installation height of Gravity Tank
for the stern tube.
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1.6.5.2 Formula for two Tank System (optional)

At a draft difference HLWL - HBWL > 8°m , a second gravity and a
second aft seal tank is required.

Lubrication“, the installation height of the gravity tanks has to be calculated as
follows:
Height of lower Gravity Tank:
HSOP x 1,025 0,25 x 10

HTank2 = ─────────── + ────────── [m]
0,89 0,89
Height of upper Gravity Tank:
HLWL x 1,025 0,25 x 10

HTank2.1 = ─────────── + ───────── [m]
0,89 0,89
Height of switch over point:
HBWL + HLWL
HSOP = ────────── [m]
2
HLWL Height of Load Water Line (LWL) HBWL Height of Ballast Water Line (BWL)
HTank2 Installation height of lower Gravity HTank2.1 Installation height of higher Gravity
Tank for the stern tube. Tank for the stern tube.
HSOP Draft where to switch over between
the tanks for the stern tube.
The switch over between the tanks must be done at HSOP, meaning at draft
- between HLWL and HSOP operate with upper Gravity Tank T1
- between HSOP and HBWL operate with lower Gravity Tank T2
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1.6.6 Oil Supply of aft Seal

Type: Simplex B
The aft seal is designed for pressure stages between the high pressurized stern
tube and the seawater and for lubricating the sealing rings #2 and #3.
By using an oil tank installed in the engine room defined pressures are given to the
seal chamber II and a constant lubrication with flawless oil is ensured. The
chamber II is connected at the bottom side with the oil tank for the aft seal. On the
top side of the chamber II a vent / drain line is installed. The stern tube is
connected to a separate gravity tank.
These advantages will result in an extension of life time of the sealing rings,
especially by reducing the temperature.
Fig. 10: Oil Supply of aft Seal Type: Simplex B
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HA Aft seal Z1 Shut off valve for chamber II

VA Forward seal Z5 Vent valve for chamber II
P Propeller ZD Drain valve for chamber II
S Stern tube LS Level switch
HBWL Height of Ballast Water Line HT1 Height of Tank1
T1 Tank1 for chamber II
NOTE!
The vent line of chamber II should end approx. 500 mm above the
top of the aft seal tank.

The pipe line from the stern tube to the drain valve ZD must be
installed below the bottom side of the aft seal tank (if possible).
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When there is no vent line installed for the oil chamber:
The oil piping between the aft seal and the aft seal oil tank must
always go up to ensure that any trapped air can be vented into the
oil tank.
It is not allowed to step down with the oil pipe from the oil
connection at top side of the aft seal within or outside the stern
tube to a lower level.
1.6.7 Height Calculation of aft Seal Tank

the aft seal.
NOTE!
All heights are in relation to the shaft center in the area of the aft
seal.
The height tolerance for tank installation is ± 4%,
above this value please contact us.
If not otherwise mentioned on the drawing „Diagram of Stern Tube Lubrication“, we

recommend a
pipe outer Ø = 15x1 or 15x1,5 mm.
NOTE!
For piping arrangement of ships in arctic water please ask for
consultation.
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1.6.7.1 Formula for aft Seal Tank System

If not otherwise mentioned on the drawing „Diagram of Stern Tube Lubrication“,
the installation height for the aft seal tank has to be calculated according to the
following formula:
NOTE!
For a draught HBWL < 2,5 m please ask for consultation.
Height of aft seal Tank1:
For 2,5 m ≤ HBWL < 3,5 m use:
PCD
HTank1 = ───────── + 0,3 [m]
2
For HBWL ≥ 3,5 m use:
HBWL x 1,025 0,3 x 10

HTank1 = ─────────── - ───────── [m]
0,89 0,89
HBWL Height of Ballast Water Line (BWL) PCD of fixing bolts at aft seal flange
HTank1 Installation height of tank for the
aft seal.
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1.6.7.2 Formula for two aft Seal Tank System (optional)

At a draft difference HLWL - HBWL > 8 m a second gravity and a
second aft seal tank is required.

Lubrication“, the installation height of the second aft seal tank has to be calculated
as follows:
NOTE!
For a draught HBWL < 3,5 m please ask for consultation.
Height of lower aft seal Tank1:
For 3,5 ≤ HBWL ≤ 5 m use:
HBWL x 1,025 0,3 x 10

HTank1 = ────────── - ──────── [m]
0,89 0,89
For HBWL > 5 m use:
HBWL x 1,025 0,4 x 10

HTank1 = ─────────── - ──────── [m]
0,89 0,89
Height of upper aft seal Tank1.1:
HSOP x 1,025 0,4 x 10

HTank1.1 = ─────────── - ──────── [m]
0,89 0,89
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HLWL + HBWL
HSOP = ────────── [m]
2
HLWL Height of Load Water Line (LWL) HBWL Height of Ballast Water Line (BWL)
HTank1 Installation height of lower tank for HTank1.1 Installation height of upper tank for
the aft seal. the aft seal.
the tanks for the aft seal
The switch over between the tanks must be done at HSOP, meaning at draft:
- between HBWL and HSOP operate with lower aft seal Tank1
- between HSOP and HLWL operate with upper aft seal Tank1.1
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1.6.8 Oil Supply of Forward Seal

The forward seal is designed for pressure stages between the high pressurised
stern tube against the engine room. It contains two sealing rings facing to the stern
tube, which forms an oil filled chamber in which a circulator (22) is installed.
Fig. 11: Tank arrangement with

circulator in chamber of
forward seal
The circulator (22) ensures that the volume of oil in the chamber X between the
sealing rings of forward seal, by rotation of the propeller shaft during operation, will
be permanently circulate without the need for a supplementary lubrication unit. Via
the interconnecting pipes to the corresponding tank the oil will be permanently
exchanged between oil chamber and tank.
From this a good cooling and a constant lubrication of the forward seal with flawless
oil is ensured. Simultaneous a deposit of oil residues in way of the sealing ring lips
will be avoid.
These advantages will result in an extension of life time of the sealing rings,
especially by reducing the temperature.
NOTE!
It is recommended to install a MIN and MAX Alarm float switch at
the tank for the forward seal which must be connected to the ships
alarm system.
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1.6.8.1 Height Definition of Forward Seal Tank

the forward seal.
The oil tank of the forward seal must be arranged in such a way, that the max. oil
level in the tank is 0,3m to 0,6m above the top of the intermediate ring (3) of
forward seal.
A Drain plug
T Forward seal tank
D Connecting pipes (3x)
O Overflow
Fig. 12: Tank height at forward seal.
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2.1 Personal Protective Equipment for Installation

The following personal protective equipment must be generally worn during
installation of the equipment.
Protective Work Clothing

Safety Shoes
floors.
Protective Goggles
Protective Gloves
harming substances.
Safety Helmet
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2.2 Installation of Tanks for Seals
2.2.1 Installation of Aft Seal Oil Tank with Piping
NOTE!
For tank dimensions and pipe connections please refer to drawing:
"Oil-tank for aft seal".
• Prepare the pipes for the connection between tank and aft seal.

The oil pipe must be installed above the shaft sloping downwards
from the oil tank to the aft seal without air-locks.
• Prepare a support at the ship structure for fixing the tank for the oil chamber of
the aft seal at the given height.

Mount the tank at the installation height mentioned in the drawing
“diagram of stern tube lubrication”.
• Take the oil tank from the transport container, check for any transport damage
and finally prepare it for erection.
• Install the tank for the aft seal at the intended location.
Fig. 13a: Oil-tank for the aft seal Fig. 13b: Oil-tank 3D-view
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S Float switch (optional) D Piping to aft seal

O Dipstick A Drain
T 30 L tank U Overflow
• Remove the plastic plugs (3), (4) from oil tank (1), which are fitted for transport
only.
• Fit the overflow pipe (14) with its male stud coupling and sealing ring (16) from
the bottom side into the tank (1).
• Build up the piping for the connection from the oil tank through the stern tube
to the aft seal.
• Build up a drain piping to the bilge with funnel below the internal overflow.
NOTE!
We recommend to make the piping from the tank through the stern
tube to the aft seal out of Cr steel.

It is absolutely necessary to install a shut-off valve directly below
the oil tank (in the piping between the tank and the aft seal), to
avoid an overflow at the oil tank in case of damaged aft seal.

Make sure that all pipes (i.e. drain, oil, vent, air or PPA) are
connected to the right seal chamber connection, located either at
the top or at the bottom of the seal as shown on diagram of stern
tube lubrication.
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2.2.2 Installation of Forward Seal Oil Tank with Piping
NOTE!
For tank dimensions and pipe connections please refer to drawing:
"Oil tank for forward seal".
• Prepare the pipes and fittings for the connection between tank and forward seal.
• Prepare a support at the ship structure for fixing the tank for the oil chamber of
the forward seal at the given height.

Mount the tank at the installation height mentioned in the drawing
“Diagram of Stern Tube lubrication”.
• Take the oil tank from the transport container, check for any transport damage
and finally prepare it for erection.
• Install the tank for the forward seal at the intended location.
Fig. 14a: Oil tank for the forward seal Fig. 14b: Oil-tank 3D-view
S Float switch (optional) D Piping to forward seal (3x)

O Dipstick A Drain
T 30L / 15 L tank U Overflow
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• Remove the plastic plugs (3), (4) from oil tank (1), which are fitted for transport
only.
• Fit the overflow pipe (14) with its male stud coupling and sealing ring (16) from
the bottom side into the tank (1).
• Fit the three male stud coupling (11) with their sealing rings (5) from the
bottom side into the tank (1).
• Remove the plastic plugs (23) from housing of the forward seal, which are fitted
for transport only.
• Fit the three male stud coupling (25) with their sealing rings (26) from the top
side into the housing of the forward seal.
• Build up the piping for the connection from the oil tank to the forward seal.
2.2.3 Installation of the Float Switch (optional)
Fig. 15: Float switch
• Install the float switch at the aft/forward seal tank.

• Install the cabling to the ship alarm system.
WARNING! Danger of electric shock!

Any work at the electrical equipment must be done by educated
electrician only.
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NOTE!
For the electrical connections refer to the attached wiring
diagrams.

All connections have to be made at the internal terminal blocks.
Check all external cable connections after installation.
2.3 General About Installation of Seals

Before installing the seals, make the following checks:
• Check the entire stern tube system to ensure absolute cleanness.
• Take into consideration the tolerances shown in the seal installation drawing
and check the connecting dimensions:
• in way of the propeller,
• in the stern tube and
• of the propeller shaft.
• Also check whether the design length of the aft and forward seal can be kept, if
any.

Take the seal from its plastic bag just before commencing with the
installation only.
NOTE!
Remove the wood blocks which are provided on the housing flange
for the protection of the liner later.

Under no circumstances withdraw the seal liner (1) from the casing
during the installation in order to avoid damage to the surface and
to the sealing ring lip.
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2.3.1 Installation Sketch of Aft Seal
Fig. 16: Aft Seal Type: Simplex A/B/C
1 Liner 17 O-Ring, (Optional Washer)

2 Flange Ring 18 Safety Wire
3 Intermediate Ring 19 Hexagon Screw Locking
4 Intermediate Ring 20 Transport Clamp
5 Cover Ring (two part) 21 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw
7 Hexagon Screw 22 Hexagon Screw
14 Hexagon Screw 65 Distance ring (optional)
15 Wear Down Gauge 80 Gasket
16 Mounting Straps 81 Gasket
#1 Sealing Ring (31) 87 Corrosion Protection
#2 Sealing Ring (6) 88 Hexagon Screw
#3 Sealing Ring (6) Z View
STB Starboard PS Port Side
NOTE!
The actual sketch of the aft seal is shown in the technical drawing.
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2.3.2 Installation Sketch of Forward Seal
Fig. 17: Forward Seal Type: Simplex Z
1 Liner 16 O-Ring
2 Flange Ring 17 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw
4 Cover Ring 20 Transport Clamp
6 Clamp Ring 21 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw
15 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw 82 Gasket
STB Starboard PS Port Side
Z View
NOTE!
The actual sketch of the forward seal is shown in the product
documentation.
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2.3.3 Installation of Fittings and Pipes

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2.3.4 Installation of Oil Piping within the Stern Tube

The piping and fittings material for the oil pipes inside of the stern
tube must be made of stainless steel.
2.3.4.1 Design of Bite Ring Screw Connections (Stainless Steel)
NOTE!
The stainless steel fittings are made of bite ring type.
They have to be fitted by common standard procedure.
V Screw Connection
(stainless steel)
S Bite Ring
M Union Nut
R Pipe (stainless steel)
Fig. 18: Assembling of Stainless Steel
Screw Connection with Bite
Ring
In general valid for Bite Ring Screw Connections:

• Saw off the pipe end right-angled (do not use pipe cutters).
• Keep the minimum length Hmin = 2 x union nut height of the straight
pipe end.
• Deburr the pipe end inside and outside. Chamfer max 0,3 x 45° .
• Move the union nut and the bite ring in the correct order and direction
over the end of the pipe.
• Press the pipe end into the banjo-coupling / straight screw(ed) connection
up to the stop.
• Seal and fasten the pipe with union nut and bite ring in the banjo-coupling
/ straight screw(ed) connection by tightening.
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When a bite ring was fastened once, it cannot be removed any
more.
2.3.5 Oil Passage through the aft End of Stern Tube

The oil passage through the aft end of stern tube could be arranged as shown
below (proposal).
A Aft seal
R Pipe (Stainless Steel)
S Stern tube
WV Banjo coupling (Stainless Steel)
Fig. 19: Oil passage through aft end of

stern tube
Hereby the aft end of the stern tube must be drilled-in as well axial from the aft
as radial from the inside.
The radial bore must be machined with a thread and a countersinking for the banjo
coupling.
The bores must be checked for free passage.
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The bores at the stern tube must be drilled in a way that they
match
• by angle,
• with the PCD (pitch circle diameter), and
• the bore diameter
of the oil connection bores at the flange of the aft seal.
Otherwise the oil supply to the aft seal is interrupted.
2.3.5.1 Oil Passage through the forward End of Stern Tube

The oil passage through the forward end of stern tube could be arranged as shown
below (proposal).
EV Straight screw connection

R Pipe (stainless steel)
S Stern tube
WV Banjo Coupling (stainless steel)
Fig. 20: Oil passage through forward

end of stern tube
Hereby the stern tube must be drilled through radial and machined with a thread
for the fittings.
The bore must be machined with a thread and a countersinking at the inner and the
outer side for the banjo coupling.
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It is not allowed to step down with the oil pipe from the oil
connection at top side of the aft seal within or outside the stern
tube to a lower level.
Otherwise a correct venting of the oil chamber and piping is not
possible.
2.3.6 Oil-Pipe Fitting within the Stern Tube

• Install piping with valves and fittings from aft seal through the stern tube up to
the oil passage at forward end of the stern tube.

Install the pipes in a way (i.e. with lateral bows), that a thermal
expansion will not result in any tension stress.
• Lay the pipes inside of the stern tube through the foreseen grooves in the
aft and forward stern tube bush.
• Bend the pipes in the aft and forward area of the stern tube according to
the locality and adjust them to the banjo couplings.

The radius for bending the stainless steel pipes may not fall below
min two times the outer diameter .
• Move the union nuts and the bite rings in the correct order and direction
over the end of the pipes.
• Seal the pipes with union nuts and bite rings in the banjo-couplings /
straight screw(ed) connections by tightening.
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2.3.7 Pressure Test of Piping within the Stern Tube

- The oil pipes with its fittings must be already installed.
- The oil pipes must be fixed in a suitable way.
After Installation of all pipes and valves, before the shaft will be fitted:
• Make a pressure test for the complete piping system at 3 bars with air .

The pressure test must be done very conscientious.
Keep in mind that there is no way to repair a pipe leakage in the
stern tube without dry-docking and removing the shaft after the
ship is at sea.
2.3.8 Installation of Piping outside the Stern Tube

The piping and fittings material for the oil pipes outside of the
stern tube must be made of Stainless Steel.
2.3.8.1 Installation of Oil-Piping outside of the Stern Tube

• Install piping with valves and fittings from oil passage at forward end of stern
tube up to the
• aft seal tank and
• the end of drain or vent line, if any
in accordance to the “Diagram of Stern Tube Lubrication”.

The allocation of connections at the aft seal to the pipe line sockets
(at the front end of stern tube) must be marked durable, to
connect the continuing pipes correctly.

All pipes and fittings must be supported in a suitable way to avoid
any damages (especially by vibrations) during operation.
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Fig. 21: Wrong pipe way for oil supply line (typical drawing)

The oil piping between the aft seal and the aft seal tank must
always go up without air locks to ensure that any trapped air can
be vented into the oil tank.
2.3.9 Ending the Pipe Work

The pipes, fittings and valves must be clean and free from loose
particles at the inside.
If necessary, the piping must be flushed before commissioning of
the seals.
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2.4 Installation if the Propeller Shaft is drawn-out from the Inside
2.4.1 Installation of Forward Seal (Shaft from Inside)

(If the propeller shaft is drawn-out from the inside of the vessel)
• Prepare the propeller shaft in such a way that the forward seal can be placed on
the shaft.
• Clean and check for accuracy to size in way of the final position of the liner (1),
before pushing the seal onto the propeller shaft.
• Take out the seal of the plastic bag and examine for damage sustained during
transport.
Fig. 22: Installation of forward seal, if the propeller shaft is drawn-out from the inside.
14 Hexagon Screw T Lifting Bracket

20 Transport Clamp VA Forward Seal
21 Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw W Propeller Shaft
S Stern tube
• Hang the complete forward seal without clamp ring (6) at its lifting bracket (20)
into a suitable lifting device.
• Remove the wood blocks from the housing flange (2).
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• Push the O-ring (16) far over the shaft.

• Coat the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and the stern tube boss which will
be in contact with the gasket (82) with grease.
• Put the gasket (82) on the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) of the forward
seal.
• Place the forward seal assembly with the liner (1), but without clamp ring (6),
on the shaft in the correct sequence.

The O-ring (16) may not twist during moving the seal on the shaft.
• Move the forward seal with O-ring (16) carefully over the shaft forward.
• Finally move the propeller shaft into position and couple it.
• Check the position of the gasket (82) and insert the housing spigot into the
stern tube bore.
NOTE!
The housing with recess must be slackened off the lifting gear
before the holding bolts are finally tightened.
NOTE!
A housing which cannot be centered in the stern tube because of
the lack of the recess, or because the stern tube bore is too large,
must be aligned with the shaft.
After alignment is carried out the housing must be fixed in place by
means of two taper pins (several types are possible).
Fig. 23a: Tapper pin (optional) Fig. 23b: Tapper pin with threaded end
(optional)
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Before the (fastening-) screws (70) will be tighten, the security
screws for transport (14) with spacer sleeve (76), if any, must be
removed to avoid contact between liner (1) and stern tube bush
during assembly. While the liner (1) may not slip out of the seal.
Securing screws with tab washers (product-dependent)

• Secure the casing is by means of two bolts (70), fit but do not fix the tab
washers (71).
• Remove the security screws for transport (14) with spacer sleeve (76), if any.
• Tighten the all bolts (70) cross-wise with the tightening torque given on the
forward seal drawing. Fix the tab washers (71) after alignment.
Screws secured.
Securing screws with securing washers (product-dependent)
NOTE!
The securing washers (71) are wedge-locking washers to secure
bolted joints with tension instead of friction.
This system uses a pair of bonded washers with radial teeth, which
are placed under the head of the bolt or screw and/or nut. When
the screw and/or nut is tightened, the radial teeth of the washer
pair are pressed into the mating faces, creating a positive locking
effect.
The washer pair is firmly seated in position and movement is only
possible between the cam faces. Even the smallest rotation in the
unscrewing direction results in an increase in the clamping force
due to the effect of the cams – the fastener locks itself.
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Fig. 24a: Securing the forward seal Fig. 24b: Securing washer (photo)
screws with securing washers
2 Flange ring 71 Securing washer

70 Hexagon screw
• Put over a securing washer (71) on each of two hexagon screws (70) and screw
them into the stern tube.
• Fix the casing is by means of this two hexagon screws (70).
• Put over a securing washer (71) on each remaining hexagon screw (70) and
screw them into the stern tube.
• Tighten all hexagon screws (70) with securing washer (71) installed cross-wise
with the tightening torque shown in the technical drawing.
Screws secured.
• Lay the clamp ring halves (6) on the shaft, bolt those together by hexagon
socket head cap screws (17) (with the clamping sleeves (7) and the serrated
lock washers (10)) in a way that the clamp ring halves (6) can be shifted on the
propeller shaft.
NOTE!
Do not fasten the clamp ring halves (6) by its hexagon socket head
cap screws (17) at this stage.
• Adjust the design length of the forward seal according to the forward seal
drawing and tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws (17) slightly.
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• Check the true running of the clamp ring (6) in the axial plane and adjust it, if
required as described in the chapter below and afterwards tighten the hexagon
socket head cap screws (17).
• Release the liner (1) then from the housing and pull it against the clamp ring
(6) by means of the socket head cap screws (15), together with the O-ring (16).

Care must be taken that the O-ring (16) is fitted correctly,
otherwise oil leakages may occur.
• Fasten the liner (1) slightly at the clamp ring (6) with socket head cap screws
(15) and the serrated lock washers (19).
• Remove the lifting bracket (20) (replaced by an eyebolt in exceptional cases)
and store it on-board, together with the respective fixing bolts (21) and the
screws (14) (with spacer sleeve (76), if any) with which the liner (1) was fixed
to the housing.
• Check the design length of the forward seal.

The actual installation length after coupling the propeller shaft may
not deviate from the installation length given on the accompanied
drawing.
• Check the alignment of the liner (1) and adjust as described in the chapter
below, afterwards tighten the hexagon screws (15) with the tightening torque
given on the forward seal drawing.
2.4.2 Installation of the Aft Seal (Shaft from Inside)

(If the propeller shaft is drawn-in from the inside of the vessel)
• Prepare the propeller shaft in such a way that the aft seal can be placed on the
shaft.
transport.
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Fig. 25: Installation of the aft seal if the propeller shaft is drawn-out from the inside.
HA Aft Seal S Stern tube

P Propeller T Lifting Bracket
W Propeller Shaft
• Hang the complete aft seal at its lifting bracket (20) into a suitable lifting
device.
• Remove the wood blocks from the casing flange (2).
• Place the insert rings (30) into the grooves at the inner diameter of the liner
(1), if provided.
• Draw-out the propeller shaft in such a way that the aft seal can be placed on
the shaft.
• Coat the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and distance ring (65) (if
intended) and the stern tube boss/adapter ring which will be in contact with the
gasket (80) with grease.
• Put a gasket (80) on the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and also a gasket
(80) on the distance ring (65) (if intended).
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• If intended place distance ring (65) with gasket (80) on the shaft and ensure
that bores in the casing flange (2) are kept clear when fitting together.
• Place the aft seal assembly with gasket (80) and the fitted liner (1) on the
shaft.
• Place the O-ring (17), if any and gasket (81) in position on the shaft.
• Place the gasket (81) on the sealing surface of the liner (1).
• Draw-out the propeller shaft to its final position and couple it.
• Turn the aft seal in position, while ensuring that bores in the flange ring (2) are
matching with the oil supply bores in the stern tube boss.

It is essential for the function of the aft seal that the bores in the
flange ring (2) are matching with the oil supply bores in the stern
tube boss, otherwise the complete seal may fail.
• Move the aft seal towards the stern tube such that the bores provided in the
casing for the wear-down gauge (15) point vertically up and down and the
marking “O” (TOP) is visible on the upper side of the housing.
• Secure the seal casing is by means of two screws (7).
NOTE!
means of two dowel pins.
Housings with recess must be slackened off the lifting gear
• Mount and fasten the screws (7) as follows:

Case hexagon screws (7) to be secured with chrome-steel wire (18):
• insert the remaining hexagon screws (7).
• tighten the hexagon screws (7) cross-wise with the tightening torque
shown in the technical drawing.
• secure it by using chrome-steel wire (18) as described later.
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Case screws (7) to be secured with Loctite:

• coat each screw (7) with Loctite 243/245 and insert the screws (7)
crosswise.
• tighten the screw (7) with the tightening torque shown in the technical
drawing.
• Same for the two screws (7) fitted at first.

and store it onboard, together with the respective fixing bolts (21).
• Seal threaded bores using hexagon screws (22) and hexagon screw locking
(19).
• Remove screws (14) with mounting straps (16) and store them on board.
• Insert screws (55) with securing washers (60) replacing screws (14) at cover
ring (5).
• Push the liner (1) cautiously into the seal casing by a small amount.
• Coat the sealing surface at the propeller hub which will be in contact with the
• Place the O-ring (17), if any and the gasket (81) in position.
• Mount the propeller, together with the insert ring, if any.
• Release the liner (1) from the housing and move it to make contact with the
propeller by means of the screws (10), together with the O-ring (17) or sealing
washers (17), whatever provided.

Care must be taken that the O-ring (17) is fitted correctly.
• Fasten the liner (1) slightly at the propeller with screws (10).
• Check the design length of the aft seal.

not deviate from the installation length (with tolerances) given on
the accompanied drawing.
• Check the alignment of the liner (1) and adjust it as described in the chapter
below.
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• Afterwards, mount and fasten the screws (10) as follows:

Case screws (10) to be secured with chrome-steel wire (18):
• tighten the screws (10) crosswise with the tightening torque given on the
aft seal drawing,
• secure the screws by using chrome-steel wire (18) as described later.
• remove each single screws (10) crosswise,
• coat the screws (10) with Loctite 243/245 and insert the screws (10)
again (with sealing washers (17), if provided),
• tighten the screws (10) with the tightening torque given on the aft seal
drawing.
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2.5 Installation if the Propeller Shaft is drawn-in from the Outside
2.5.1 Installation of Aft Seal (Shaft from Outside)

(If the propeller shaft is drawn-in from the outside of the vessel)
• Prepare the propeller shaft in such a way that the aft seal can be placed on the
shaft.
transport.
Fig. 26: Installation of aft seal, if the propeller shaft is drawn-in from the outside.
HA Aft Seal S Stern tube

P Propeller T Lifting Bracket
W Propeller Shaft
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• Hang the complete aft seal at its lifting bracket (20) into a suitable lifting
device.
• Remove the wood blocks from the casing flange (2).
• Place the insert rings (30) into the grooves at the inner diameter of the liner
(1), if provided.
• Coat the sealing surface of the liner flange (1) which will be in contact with the
• Put the gasket (81) on the sealing surface of the liner flange (1) of the aft seal.
• Place the O-Ring (17), if any, on the shaft move carefully aft.
• Place the seal assembly with gasket (81) and the fitted liner (1) on the shaft
and move carefully aft.
• Coat the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and distance ring (65) (if
intended) and the stern tube boss/adapter ring which will be in contact with the
• Put a gasket (80) on the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and also a gasket
(80) on the distance ring (65) (if intended).
• If intended place distance ring (65) with gasket (80) on the shaft, move
carefully aft and ensure that bores in the casing flange (2) are kept clear when
fitting together.
• Draw-in the propeller shaft in such a way that the forward seal can still be
placed on the shaft.
NOTE!
Place the forward seal above the shaft as described later, if
necessary at this stage.
• Turn the aft seal in position, while ensuring that bores in the flange ring (2) are
matching with the oil supply bores in the stern tube boss.

It is essential for the function of the aft seal, that the bores in the
flange ring (2) are matching with the oil supply bores in the stern
tube boss, otherwise the complete seal may fail.
• Move the aft seal towards the stern tube such that the bores provided in the
casing for the wear-down gauge (15) point vertically up and down and the
marking “O” (TOP) is visible on the upper side of the housing.
• Secure the seal casing is by means of two screws (7).
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NOTE!
means of two dowel pins.
Housings with recess must be slackened off the lifting gear
• Mount and fasten the screws (7) as follows:

Case hexagon screws (7) to be secured with chrome-steel wire (18):
• insert the remaining hexagon screws (7).
• tighten the hexagon screws (7) cross-wise with the tightening torque
shown in the technical drawing.
• secure it by using chrome-steel wire (18) as described later.
• coat each screw (7) with Loctite 243/245 and insert the screws (7)
crosswise.
• tighten the screw (7) with the tightening torque shown in the technical
drawing.
• Same for the two screws (7) fitted at first.

and store it onboard, together with the respective fixing bolts (21).
• Seal threaded bores using hexagon screws (22) and hexagon screw locking
(19).
• Draw-in the propeller shaft close to its final position.
• Remove screws (14) with mounting straps (16) and store them on board.
• Insert screws (55) with securing washers (60) replacing screws (14) at cover
ring (5).
• Draw-in the propeller shaft to its final position and couple it.
• Coat the sealing surface at the propeller hub which will be in contact with the
• Place the O-ring (17), if any and the gasket (81) in position.
• Mount the propeller, together with the insert ring, if any.
• Release the liner (1) from the housing and move it to make contact with the
propeller by means of the screws (10), together with the O-ring (17) or sealing
washers (17), whatever provided.
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Care must be taken that the O-ring (17) is fitted correctly.
• Fasten the liner (1) slightly at the propeller with screws (10).
• Check the design length of the aft seal.

not deviate from the installation length (with tolerances) given on
the accompanied drawing.
• Check the alignment of the liner (1) and adjust it as described in the chapter
below.
• Afterwards, mount and fasten the screws (10) as follows:

Case screws (10) to be secured with chrome-steel wire (18):
• tighten the screws (10) crosswise with the tightening torque given on the
aft seal drawing,
• secure the screws by using chrome-steel wire (18) as described later.
• remove each single screws (10) crosswise,
• coat the screws (10) with Loctite 243/245 and insert the screws (10)
again (with sealing washers (17), if provided),
• tighten the screws (10) with the tightening torque given on the aft seal
drawing.
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2.5.2 Installation of Forward Seal (Shaft from Outside)

(The propeller shaft is drawn-in from the outside of the vessel)
• Drawn-in the propeller shaft in such a way that the forward seal can be placed
on the shaft.
transport.
Fig. 27: Installation of forward seal, if the propeller shaft is drawn-in from the
outside.
14 Hexagon Screw T Lifting Bracket

20 Transport Clamp VA Forward Seal
21 Hexagon Socket Head Cap W Propeller Shaft
Screw
S Stern tube
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• Hang the complete forward seal without clamp ring (6) at its lifting bracket (20)
into a suitable lifting device.
• Remove the wood blocks from the housing flange (2).
• Coat the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) and the stern tube boss which will
be in contact with the gasket (82) with grease.
• Put the gasket (82) on the sealing surface of the flange ring (2) of the forward
seal.
• Place the forward seal assembly with the liner (1), but without clamp ring (6),
on the shaft in the correct sequence.
• Push the O-ring (16) over the shaft.
• Move firstly the forward seal and afterwards the O-ring (16) carefully aft up to
the stern tube boss.

The O-ring (16) may not twist during moving the seal on the shaft.
• Finally move the propeller shaft into position and couple it.
• Check the position of the gasket (82) and insert the housing spigot into the
stern tube bore.
NOTE!
The housing with recess must be slackened off the lifting gear
NOTE!
means of two taper pins (several types are possible).
Fig. 28a: Tapper pin (optional) Fig. 28b: Tapper pin with threaded end
(optional)
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Before the (fastening-) screws (70) will be tighten, the security
screws for transport (14) with spacer sleeve (76), if any, must be
removed to avoid contact between liner (1) and stern tube bush
during assembly. While the liner (1) may not slip out of the seal.
Securing screws with tab washers (product-dependent)

• Secure the casing is by means of two bolts (70), fit but do not fix the tab
washers (71).
• Tighten the all bolts (70) cross-wise with the tightening torque given on the
forward seal drawing. Fix the tab washers (71) after alignment.
Screws secured.
Securing screws with securing washers (product-dependent)
NOTE!
The securing washers (71) are wedge-locking washers to secure
bolted joints with tension instead of friction.
This system uses a pair of bonded washers with radial teeth, which
are placed under the head of the bolt or screw and/or nut. When
the screw and/or nut is tightened, the radial teeth of the washer
pair are pressed into the mating faces, creating a positive locking
effect.
The washer pair is firmly seated in position and movement is only
possible between the cam faces. Even the smallest rotation in the
unscrewing direction results in an increase in the clamping force
due to the effect of the cams – the fastener locks itself.
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Fig. 29a: Securing the forward seal Fig. 29b: Securing washer (photo)
screws with securing washers
2 Flange ring 71 Securing washer

70 Hexagon screw
• Put over a securing washer (71) on each of two hexagon screws (70) and screw
them into the stern tube.
• Fix the casing is by means of this two hexagon screws (70).
• Put over a securing washer (71) on each remaining hexagon screw (70) and
screw them into the stern tube.
• Tighten all hexagon screws (70) with securing washer (71) installed cross-wise
with the tightening torque shown in the technical drawing.
Screws secured.
• Lay the clamp ring halves (6) on the shaft, bolt those together by hexagon
socket head cap screws (17) (with the clamping sleeves (7) and the serrated
lock washers (10)) in a way that the clamp ring halves (6) can be shifted on the
propeller shaft.
NOTE!
Do not fasten the clamp ring halves (6) by its hexagon socket head
cap screws (17) at this stage.
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• Adjust the design length of the forward seal according to the forward seal
drawing and tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws (17) slightly.
• Check the true running of the clamp ring (6) in the axial plane and adjust it, if
required as described in the chapter below and afterwards tighten the hexagon
socket head cap screws (17).
• Release the liner (1) then from the housing and pull it against the clamp ring
(6) by means of the socket head cap screws (15), together with the O-ring (16).

Care must be taken that the O-ring (16) is fitted correctly,
otherwise oil leakages may occur.
• Fasten the liner (1) slightly at the clamp ring (6) with socket head cap screws
(15) and the serrated lock washers (19).
and store it on-board, together with the respective fixing bolts (21) and the
screws (14) (with spacer sleeve (76), if any) with which the liner (1) was fixed
to the housing.
• Check the design length of the forward seal.

not deviate from the installation length given on the accompanied
drawing.
• Check the alignment of the liner (1) and adjust as described in the chapter
below, afterwards tighten the hexagon screws (15) with the tightening torque
given on the forward seal drawing.
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2.6 Alignment of Aft Seal Liner
NOTE!
The permissible tolerances shown in the technical drawing
“Dimensions with Tolerances”.
When measuring the true running, always turn the shaft.
2.6.1 Alignment work on the aft liner
Fig. 30: True running check at the aft seal Type Simplex B
NOTE!
The measurement for this type should be done in the oil or grease
chamber II.
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For this, the seal casing must already be mounted on the stern tube, and the shaft
must be in its final (coupled) position.
• Tighten up four screws (10) of the liner flange, evenly distributed around its
circumference, all the way, and the others hand-tight.
• Apply the marking for “0” on liner flange.
• Measure the eccentricity with a dial gauge in the aft seal chamber every 45°,
and record the values.
NOTE!
The shaft must be turned while measuring the eccentricity.
Angl Your reading:

e
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
Fig. 31: Measure the eccentricity every
45°.
• Mark the minimum and maximum values on the flange of the liner (1).
If the true running measured exceeds the permissible tolerance, re-align the aft
liner (1) (leaving the dial gauge attached). To realign the liner (1) proceed as
described below:
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2.6.2 Normal Method to realign the aft Seal Liner

(Alignment with hammer/drift)

Do not use this method for split liners or ceramic-coated liners!
• Turn the highest point (MAX) upwards.

• Loosen the hex screws (10) a bit.
• Hit the liner flange with a lead hammer or an aluminum/copper drift.
• Watch the dial gauge while aligning the liner (1).
• Tighten the hex screws (10) with the correct tightening torque crosswise.
Watch the dial gauge. If the liner (1) is not twisted when the screws are
tightened, then tighten all the screws.

The tightening torque for the hex screws (10) shown in the
technical drawing must be followed.
• Measure and record the final eccentricity of liner (1).
NOTE!
The attached form should be used for the records.
A fax copy for our Service department is desirable
2.6.2.1 Final Securing of fastening Screws at aft Seal
NOTE!
For an electrically-insulated aft seal liner (1) secure the hex
screws (10) using LOCTITE 242/243 instead of chrome-steel
wire (see below).
NOTE!
For fastening the zinc anodes (87) by bolts (88) refer to section
”Corrosion Protection”.
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2.6.2.2 Securing the Screws at Flange and Liner with Wire
Fig. 32: Securing the aft seal screws with wire
10 Hex screws 87 Ring anode (A)

18 Safety wire 88 Hex screws
To avoid loosening of the screws (7) and (10) they are provided with a transverse
bore at the hexagon heads for using chrome steel safety wire (18) (exceptions are
hex screws (10) at electrically-insulated aft seal liners).
To secure the hex screws (7) and (10) at aft seal use chrome-steel safety wire (18)
proceed as follows:
NOTE!
Always secure two hex screws located next to each other with one
wire.
Do not overlap the holes for the hex screws (88) of ring anode
(87).
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• Install the safety wire (18) between two hex screws (7) / (10).

The wire must be installed in such a way that it leaves the hexagon
head clockwise in a tangential direction to avoid loosening of hex
screws during operation (as shown in the technical drawing
above).
• Cut the overlength safety wire (18) and twist the safety wire (18) between the
two hex screws (7) / (10) until the safety wire (18) is tight.
• Repeat these steps for all screws (7) and (10).
2.6.2.3 Securing the Screws at aft Seal Liner with Loctite (optional)
For an electrically-insulated aft seal liner (1) the hex screws (10) must be secured
by using LOCTITE 242/243 instead of chrome-steel wire. This is necessary to
avoid electrical connection between the anodes and the propeller.
To secure the hex screws (10) at aft seal with Loctite proceed as follows:
For each single screw (10) at aft seal liner (1)
• Remove screw (10).
• Coat the thread of screw (10) with Loctite.
• Ensure that insulating sleeve (85) and Insulating washer (86) are in position.
• Tighten the screw (10) with the correct tightening torque.

Refer to the assembly drawing for the correct tightening torque.
The tightening torque for the hex screws (10) shown in the
technical drawing must be followed.
• Repeat these steps for all screws (10).
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2.6.2.4 Alternative Gasket between Propeller and aft Seal Liner (Optional)
1 Liner
10 Hexagon screw
17 Akulon washer
18 Chrome steel wire
30 Insert ring
81 Flat packing
Fig. 33: Special sealing of Liner Screws
The hexagon screws (10) will be additional sealed by a sealing washers (17), made
of Akulon (Polyamide), if:
• the sealing surface of flat packing (81) is too small in the area of bores for
the hexagon screws (10).
• no O-ring is used between the liner (1) and the propeller, i.e. for
controllable pitch propeller because of oil supply under the liner (1) into
the propeller hub.

The tightening torque for screws with Akulon washers (17) is much
lower than for screws without Akulon washer (17).
Refer to the assembly drawing for the correct tightening torque.
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2.6.2.5 Electrical Isolation of Aft Seal Liner (Optional)
NOTE!
The electrical isolation of aft seal liner (1) is valid mainly for those
types of seal with ceramic coated liners (1), meaning which have a
"C" in their designation (i.e. Simplex C,) and for seals that needs a
special protection.
Fig. 34a: Electrical Isolation of Aft Seal Fig. 34b: Electrical Isolation of Aft Seal
Liner Shaft centered. Liner Propeller centered.
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10 Hexagon screw, (secured with 10 Hexagon screw, (secured with

Loctite) Loctite)
30 Insert ring E Isolating ribbon (glued in)
81 Flat packing 81 Flat packing
85 Isolating sleeve 85 Isolating sleeve
86 Isolating washer (glued in) 86 Isolating washer (glued in)
The electrical isolation of the liner (1) from the propeller and propeller shaft
presents an additional protection against corrosion, and contributes to extending
the service life of the sacrificial anodes.
Isolation of the liner (1) from the shaft is effected by means of two insert rings (30)
housed in the bore of the liner (1). The liner (1) is also centered on the shaft by
this means.
NOTE!
When the liner (1) is propeller centered, the electrical isolation
between the liner (1) and the shaft is carried out by min 1 mm gap
and the recess at the liner (1) towards the propeller is designed
with a glued-in insulating ribbon.
The flat packing (81) prevents contact between the liner (1) and the propeller and,
at the same time, it protects the seals against entry of water and leakage of oil,
respectively.
Plastic sleeves (85) and isolation washers (86) in the bolt holes of the liner flange
(1) avoid an electrical contact of the hexagon bolts (10) with the liner (1).
Therefore the hexagon bolts (10) must be secured with Loctite.

To avoid any short circuit between the isolated liner (1) and the
propeller no chrome steel wire is allowed to secure the bolts (10)
at the liner flange.
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2.6.2.6 Alignment of Forward Seal Liner
NOTE!
The permissible tolerances are shown in the drawing ”Dimensions
with Tolerances”.
When measuring the true running, always turn the shaft.
2.6.3 Alignment Work on the Forward Liner
Fig. 35: True running check at the forward seal Simplex Z
NOTE!
The True running check for this type should be done first at the
axial surface of the fixed clamp ring and afterwards between the
liner flange and cover ring of forward seal housing.
For this, the seal casing must already be mounted on the stern tube, and the shaft
must be in its final (coupled) position.
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2.6.4 Aligning the Clamp Ring of the Forward Liner

• Place the halves of the clamp ring (6) with inserted clamping sleeve (7) over the
shaft, and screw them loose together with the hex cap socket screws (17) and
serrated lock washer (10).

The clamp-ring halves must fit snugly on the shaft.
• Adjust the clamp ring (6) to the overall length according to the drawing of the
forward seal.
• Measure the axial run-out at the clamp ring (6) with a dial test indicator, turning
the shaft while doing this.
If the true running measured exceeds the permissible tolerance, re-align the clamp
ring (6).
1. Turn the point that is farthest from the stern tube upwards.
2. Hit the free rear of the clamp ring (6) with a lead hammer or
aluminium/copper drift.
3. Measure the axial run-out at the clamp ring (6) again.
• Repeat the procedure if the specified tolerance is still exceeded.

The axial run-out of the clamp ring (6) is very important for the
alignment of the forward liner (1).
• Tighten the hexagon socket head cap screws (17) crosswise.

Check the dial gauge; if twisted, align it again.
• Measure and record the final axial run-out at the clamp ring (6).
• Slide the O-ring (16) up to the clamp ring (6).
• Unscrew the screws (14) used during transportation to fix the liner flange in
place on the casing, and draw the liner (1) up against the clamp ring (6).
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2.6.4.1 Alignment of the Forward Seal Liner

The clamp ring must be aligned and fixed before starting aligning
the forward liner otherwise the liner may slip on the shaft.
• Tighten up four cap socket screws (15) with serrated lock washer (19) into the
liner flange (1), evenly distributed around its circumference, all the way, and
the others hand-tight.
• Apply the marking for “0” on the liner flange.
• Measure the eccentricity with a dial gauge between the liner flange and the
casing every 45°, and record the values.
NOTE!
The shaft must be turned while measuring the eccentricity.
Angl Your reading:

e
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
Fig. 36: Measure the eccentricity every
45°.
• Mark the minimum and maximum values on the flange of the liner (1).
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If the true running measured exceeds the permissible tolerance, re-align the
forward liner (1) (leaving the dial gauge attached). To realign the liner (1) proceed
as follows:
2.6.5 Normal Method to realign the forward Seal Liner

(Alignment with hammer/drift)

Do not use this method for split liners or ceramic-coated liners!
• Turn the highest point (MAX) upwards.

• Loosen the hex cap socket screws (15) a bit.
• Hit the liner flange with a lead hammer or an aluminium/copper drift.
• Watch the dial gauge while aligning the forward liner (1).
• Tighten the hex cap socket screws (15) with the correct tightening torque
crosswise.
Watch the dial gauge.
If the liner is not twisted when the screws are tightened, then tighten all the
screws.

The tightening torque for the hex cap socket screws (15) is given
on the forward seal assembly drawing and must be followed.
• Measure and record the final eccentricity of forward liner (1).
NOTE!
The attached form of this documentation should be used for the
records and a fax copy must be sent to our service department.
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2.7 Final Securing of Fastening Screws at Forward Seal

To secure the hex screws (70) at forward seal flange use the already installed tab
washers (71) after the hex screws (70) are tighten.
2 Flange ring
70 Hex screws
71 Tab washers
Fig. 37: Securing the forward seal

screws with tab washers
• Bend the long strap of tab washers (71) downwards the outer dia of flange ring
(2) by hammer.
• Bend the short strap of tab washers (71) upwards to one side of the spanner
flat of screw head by suitable tool (i.e. screwdriver and hammer).
• Repeat these steps for all hex screws (70).
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2.7.1 Measures to be taken after fitting the Seals

Protect the seal during the ship's stay at the shipyard, carefully
against dirt and other foreign matter.
Especially protection against sand blasting and paint on
liners surface is required, otherwise the seal may be leaky.
• Check and note the seal measurements for later use and comparison, after the
coupling and alignment of the line shafting has been completed, using the SKF
Marine GmbH wear-down gauge (15).
See also Chapter “Checking the Propeller Shaft Bearing with SKF Marine GmbH
wear down Gauge”.
2.8 Checking the Propeller Shaft Bearing with Wear down Gauge
2.8.1 General
The wear-down gauge (15) is used to check the clearance of the bearings. The
measurement represents only a relative measurement and indicates only a change
of the bearing clearance if compared with the original measurement.
The wear down gauge (15) is supplied in a wooden tool box and must be stored on
board.
Fig. 38: Wear down gauge in wooden tool box
NOTE!
The first measurement shall be taken immediately after fitting of
the shaft.
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Measuring values are mainly determined in chamber I which serve as reference

values for later measurements. Since it is important for all measurements that the
wear down gauge (15) is always used in the same position, the line mark of the
wear down gauge (15) must be punch marked on the casing of the aft seal during
the first measurement.
2.8.2 Schedule for Measuring

The wear down measurement must be carried out whenever a reference value is
needed or an aft stern tube bush wear must be checked. Therefore check it
- after installation of the aft seal (or aft stern tube bush),
- before servicing the aft seal (or aft stern tube bush) as well as
- before dismantling the aft seal.

When the ship is in dry dock measure the wear down of the aft
stern tube bush before dismantling and after reassembling the aft
seal.
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2.8.3 Preparation for Measuring
NOTE!
Working holes in the rope guard must be prepared on top and
bottom side to enable a wear down measurement by diver with the
ship afloat.
The working holes (top and bottom) must be located over the plugs that are used
for wear down measurement. The distance from the stern tube boss is given on the
assembly drawing of the aft seal. The working holes must be designed that a diver
can install the wear down gauge safe and measure the wear down with the ship
afloat.
Fig. 39: Rope guard with opening for wear down gauge reading (typical drawing)
P Propeller T Rope Guard

A Aft Seal W Wear Down Gauge
N Net Pick-Up S Stern Tube
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NOTE!
For all measurements care shall be taken that the 'O' mark is
always in the same position, which is punched into the
circumference of the flange of the liner. It will be useful to fit the
liner in such a way that this mark corresponds with the No. 1
propeller blade.
After each disassembly of the seal new measured values shall be
determined.
Fig. 40: Aft seal measurement Type: Simplex B
1 Liner 58 Hexagon Socket Pipe Plug

15 Wear Down Gauge 59 Copper Ring
I Chamber M Marking at Gauge
II Chamber O Marking at Liner
NOTE!
Carry out the measurement with wear down gauge in Chamber I.
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2.8.4 Measuring Procedure

The wear down reading with the wear-down gauge (15) is a
relative measurement only. Therefore the values measured before
are needed.
NOTE!
The measurement should be done at the upper side of the seal
(and at the bottom side when possible).
• Remove the socket pipe plugs (58) at top and bottom, together with sealing
rings (59), from the chamber I.
• Screw the wear-down gauge (15) firmly into the bore of the chamber I at the
top, bottom respectively. Note marking.
NOTE!
All measurements refer to position “0” on flange of liner top.
• Read the values measured
B Base for main value

(i.e. 132 mm)
Where the scale is
matching or below the
base line (B)
R Base for 0,1 reading
(i.e. 0,6 mm)
Where the scale is
matching a graduation
mark (R).
Abb. 41: Nonius reading at wear down Example reading =132,6 mm

gauge
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• compare them with the figures measured before

W(i) = top (new reading) - top (old reading)
or
W(i) =bottom (old reading) - bottom (new reading)
while W(i) = Wear (since the last reading)
• enter values measured in the table located in the cover of the wooden
wear-down gauge box.
Date top bottom wear Date top bottom wear

measure
W(i) W(i)
ment
Tab. 1: Table for measured values
• The total wear of the aft stern tube bush is the summary of all W(i) measured
since installation of the aft stern tube bush.
NOTE!
Do not summarize the W(i) with the values before dismantling and
after reassembling the aft seal in dry dock.
• After completion of measurements close the bores by re-inserting the socket

pipe plugs (58), together with the sealing rings (59).

Maintenance of the aft stern tube bush is necessary at the latest
when the total wear (summary) is reaching the value “W” given in
the table in drawing “Dimensions with Tolerances”.
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NOTE!
A check of the clearance of the bearing can also be performed
under water; however, care shall be taken that the original value
measure is available.
In order to avoid any pollution of the sea water the underwater
measurements should preferably be carried out in lower part of
seal
(6 o'clock position).
Measuring connections are provided at top and bottom of the aft
seal.
During the installation care shall be taken to ensure a vertical
position of the measuring connections at the seal.
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2.9 Example for Wear Down Gauge Reading

Below several figures for example readings with the wear down gauge are given.
Readin WEAR Readin WEAR

Date g Top g Bott. Remarks
Top W(i) Bottom W(i)
launching 132,0 - 130,8 - initial values

i.e. after 2 - - 130,7 0,1 by diver
1 st
years
operation
after 5 years 132,2 0,2 130,6 0,1 in drydock before
dismantling
after 5 years 131,8 - 131,0 - in drydock after

reassembling
2 nd i.e. after 8 - 130,9 0,1 by diver
operation years
after 10 years 132,0 0,2 130,8 0,1 in drydock before
dismantling
after 10 years 132,1 - 130,7 - in drydock after

3 rd reassembling
operation
today 132,3 0,2 130,5 0,2 actual reading
0,6 0,6 Summary (mm)

Tab. 2: Wear down gauge reading over the years (example)
NOTE!
Summarize all W(i) from “top” reading or all W(i) from “bottom”
reading only.
The value “W” from table in drawing “Dimensions with Tolerances” for i.e. Size 710
is 0,45-0,55 mm ,
This means with the summarized wear (0,6 mm):
Result for this example: A maintenance of the aft stern tube bush is needed!
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2.10 Corrosion Protection
2.10.1 General
For the protection of the chrome-steel liners against corrosion, zinc or aluminium
anodes (87) for the aft seal are included in the standard supply.
The seal housing, provided it is not of bronze, has been treated with a prime coat at
our works. It is necessary to give the seal a final coat of ship paint.

It is absolutely necessary to fit zinc anodes (87). The zinc anodes
(87) must be checked during each docking of the vessel and must
be renewed if necessary.
Care must be taken that a proper contact is ensured between the
liner flange and the anode holder.
2.10.2 Ring Anode
Fig. 42: Ring Anode schematic front view and cross section at liner
10 Hexagon screw 87 Ring Anode (A)

A Segment 88 Hex. socket head cap screw
(secured by Loctite 242/243 )
• Remove the mounting bracket (16) after the aft seal has been installed.
• Mount the ring anode segments in accordance with the above picture using the
bolts (88) the threads of which have to been coated with LOCTITE 242/243 .
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Summ A α Out Summ A α Out

. er Ø Width . er Ø Width
B C B C
for Weigh No. of degre ~ ~ for Weigh No. of degre ~ ~
Size t Segme e max max. Size t Segme e max max.
(kg) nt . (kg) nt .
125 1,8 274 500 10,4 714

140 2,1 294 530 10,8 744
31
155 2,2 308 560 12,0 793
3 120
160 2,4 318 600 12,4 818
170 2,5 338 630 14,7 874
180 2,8 360 670 16,2 936
36
190 2,9 370 710 17,6 964
200 3,0 382 750 19,0 101
21
220 3,4 404 800 22,0 106
2 180 4 90 41
240 3,6 428 850 24,0 112
260 4,0 452 900 26,4 119
280 4,2 472 950 28,4 125
300 4,4 489 975 129
29,5 46
330 5,2 543 1000 2
355 6,3 576 1030 135
32,0 5 72
380 6,8 608 1060 6
400 7,3 612 1090 142
26 35,0
420 7,7 634 1120 0
51
450 9,3 660 1180 37,0 148
3 120 31 6 60
480 10,0 702 1250 40,5 155
Tab. 3: Dimensions and weights of aluminium ring anodes
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2.10.3 Block Anodes (optional)
Fig. 43: Block Anodes Aluminium
1 Liner
87 Block Anode
88 Hexagon screw (secured by Loctite 242/243 )
• Remove the mounting bracket after the aft seal has been installed.
• Mount the ring anode segments in accordance with the above picture using the
hexagon screws (88) the threads of which have to been coated with LOCTITE
242/243 .
Summ. No. of Distanc Length Height Width Thread

Size weight
Anodes eW X Y max. Z Ø
(kg)
125 – 140
M6
160 – 220
1,04 4 15 95 58 22
240 – 330 M8
355 – 420 M10
450 – 530 M12
2,52 6
560 – 710 30 100 60 27
750 – 800 3,36
8
850 – 950 7,52 M16
1000 – 1120 9,4 10 40 120 80 37
1180 – 1250 11,28 12
Tab. 4: Dimensions and weights of aluminium block anodes
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2.10.4 Coating the Seals

The seal housing, provided that it is not made of bronze, has been
treated with an anticorrosive 2K primer at our works.
Even so it must be painted this area after installation has been
completed.
NOTE!
A housing made of bronze, does not need any painting.
2.10.5 Anticorrosive Paint at Aft Seal

All non-corrosion resistant housings (i.e. made from cast iron) must be painted with
anticorrosive paint.
Fig. 44: Anticorrosive paint at aft seal
A Anticorrosive paint (- - - -) L Aft seal liner

G Aft seal housing P Propeller hub
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The anticorrosive paint is needed to extend the service life of the sacrificial anodes,
which are protecting the aft seal liner (1) against corrosion.
• Coat the area (- - - - -), if not made from bronze, under the rope guard with
anticorrosive paint. Care must be taken that paint does not make contact with
the chrome-steel liner surface (1).
NOTE!
Distance rings (65) and adapter rings (95) made of cast iron which
are bolted together with housings made of bronze must be also
painted with anticorrosive paint at the outside.
2.10.6 Final Paint at Forward Seal

All non corrosion resistant housings must be painted with anticorrosive paint.
Fig. 45: Final paint at forward seal
G Forward seal housing K Clamp ring

L Forward seal liner A Anticorrosive paint (- - - -)
• Coat the area (- - - - -) with final paint. Care must be taken that paint does not
make contact with the liner surface (1).
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Net
To protect the aft seal against fishing

nets, a Net Pick-Up (made from
bronze) can be installed. For easy
assembly it is designed as a split
type.
Fig. 46: Net Pick-Up 3D View
The Net Pick-Up will be mounted at the rotating propeller above the corrosion
protection of the aft seal. By the U-section and the gap between the Net Pick-Up
and the rope guard it is designed to wind up fishing nets that passed the rope
guard.
P Propeller
T Rope Guard
N Net Pick-Up (split type)
A Aft seal
PS Propeller shaft
Fig. 47: Net Pick-Up fixed at the

propeller
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NOTE!
Please also refer to the corresponding Net Pick-Up drawing.
• Lift the Net Pick-Up half (1) with a suitable device at the lifting eye bolt (4) and
lay it around the propeller.
• Fasten the Net Pick-Up halves (1) one after the other with the hexagon socket
head cap screws (2) at the propeller using Loctite.
• Remove the lifting eye bolts (4) from the Net Pick-Up halves and store them
onboard.
• Close the open threads by set screws (3) using Loctite.
N
Net Cutters can be installed to protect the aft seal against fishing nets.
Fig. 48a: Net Cutter 3D View Fig. 48b: Net Cutter Fastening by Screws
The Net Cutters (made from stainless steel) can be installed either on the rotating
propeller or on the rope guard. They can be welded or fastened by screws.
WARNING! Danger of injury or mortal danger!

The net cutters are sharp-edged. Special care must be taken
during handling of the net cutters, especially when the propeller
shaft is turning.
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Fig. 49a: Net Cutter fixed at the Propeller Fig. 49b: Net Cutter fixed at the Rope
Guard
NOTE!
The distance “X” between Net Cutter and propeller or rope guard
respectively should be approximately 5 mm .
The recommended number of Net Cutters depends on the size of the aft seal and is
mentioned on the corresponding Net Cutter drawing.
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3 COMMISSIONING
3.1 General Safety Instructions
WARNING! Rotating shaft can cause serious injuries!

Rotating machine parts can entangle body parts, long hair and
loose clothing and cause serious injuries.
• Carry out works on seal only when shaft is not moving.
• Make sure shaft cannot be set in motion.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING! Danger of slipping by leaking lubricants!

Leaking lubricants (e.g. oil, grease) increases the risk of slipping.
• Avoid spilling fluids / lubricants.
• Spilled fluids must be removed immediately with an
appropriate bonding agent.
• The bonding agent / consumable mixture must be disposed of
in accordance with local regulations.
• Wear safety shoes to protect slipping on slippery floors.
WARNING! Adhesives and lubricants can cause poisoning

and skin irritation!
Adhesives and lubricants (e.g. Loctite 242/243, Klüberpaste 46 MR
401, grease, oil) contain harmful components and can cause
poisoning and skin irritation.
• Observe the safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
• Do not swallow adhesives and lubricants. In case of ingestion
immediately consult a doctor and show the packaging or label.
• Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact rinse immediately
and thoroughly with water and consult a doctor immediately.
• Avoid skin contact. Wear protective gloves made out of rubber.
Clean after skin contact with running water.
• Use adhesives and lubricants only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not eat and drink during work.
• Wash hands before breaks and end of work.
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3.2 Personal protective Gear for Commissioning

The following personal protective gear must be generally worn during
commissioning of the equipment, in line with the work at hand:

Safety Shoes
floors.
Protective Gloves
harming substances.
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3.3 Pressure Tests and Filling of Seal
3.3.1 Pressure Test of aft Seal
Propeller Stern tube

side side
Ring #1 #2 #3
Chamber (I) (II)
Bottom Plug 6 7,8
Fig. 50: Internal Arrangement of Aft Seal
Fig.. 51: Socket Pipe Plugs of Aft Seal Type Simplex B (aft view)
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• Remove the socket pipe plugs No.2, No.3 (chamber I) and No.7 (chamber II)
only.
NOTE!
For filling quantity of seal chambers, refer to table filling quantity
later in this chapter

At small seals only (size 125-220) where the oil/air connection is
located at the housing rings (see aft seal drawing):
These plugs (72) or (145) are punch marked on the top side and
machined with a chamber at the thread for free oil/air passage
within the aft seal housing.
They only fits at its special location, do not exchange them,
otherwise the oil/air supply may be interrupted!
After fastening the punch mark must be facing to the stern tube /
Thruster.
Fig. 52a: Plug with chamfer at aft seal oil Fig. 52b: Special Plug with chamfer
connection (typical) (optional)
A Aft seal housing P Hexagon socket pipe plug with

chamfer
D Sealing ring M Punch marking
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3.3.2 Pressure Test of Ring #3 and Filling of Stern Tube with Oil
• Fill the stern tube with oil.

Take care that the stern tube is completely vented during filling to
ensure complete filling of oil
Note!
In case of low temperatures or if oil having an increased viscosity
has to be filled, we recommend to heat the oil up to 60°C ;
however, the oil should not exceed this temperature.
• Fill the gravity tank with oil.

• The stern tube thus completely filled with oil should remain at the specified
operating pressure for at least one hour .
• Check for oil leakages at outlet of plug No.7 (chamber II).
3.3.2.1 Filling of Chamber I and Pressure Test of Ring #2

• Fill the chamber I with oil at outlet of plug No.2 (top) while using outlet of plug
No.3 for venting.
NOTE!
As from seal size 710 and according to the oil viscosity it is
possible that oil leaks out at ring #1 because of the missing
counter-pressure.
• Check again for oil leakages at outlet of plug No.7 (chamber II).
• Insert socket pipe plugs No.2 and No.3 (chamber I) oil tight with its sealing
rings.
• After the system has proven tight, insert the plug No.7 (chamber II) oil tight
with its sealing ring.
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3.3.2.2 Filling of Oil Chamber II
Fig. 53: Naming of valves at aft seal Type Simplex B
Z3 Shut off valve ZD Drain valve

Z5 Vent valve T1 Aft seal tank
• Fill the aft seal tank with oil. Keep the shut off valve Z1 between aft seal tank
and aft seal closed.
• Open the vent valve Z5.
• Open the drain valve ZD.
• Fill the oil chamber II with oil via the corresponding piping from aft seal tank by
opening the shut off valve Z1. When the chamber II is completely filled with oil
(an air free flow of oil comes out of the drain):
• close the shut off valve ZD at the drain outlet immediately.
• Close the shut off valve Z1 in dry dock only.
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The oil level of the aft seal tank has to be checked after the ship
has left the dock and the respective shut-off valve Z1 has been
opened.
3.3.2.3 Pressure Test of Ring #1
NOTE!
The ring #1 will not be tested as this one is working as a dirt
deflector only.
3.3.3 Pressure Test of Forward Seal
Fig. 54: Internal Arrangement of Forward Seal
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A Drain plug (12)

T Forward seal tank
D Connecting pipes (3x)
O Overflow
Fig. 55: Pressure Test of Forward Seal Type Simplex Z
NOTE!
The stern tube thus already completely filled with oil and should
remain at the specified operating pressure for at least one hour .
3.3.4 Pressure Test of Ring V1

• Remove socket pipe plug No. A (12) at bottom side of chamber X.
• Check for oil leakages at outlet of socket pipe plug No. A (12).
• After the system has proven tight, insert the socket pipe plug No. A (12) oil
tight with its sealing ring (11).
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3.3.4.1 Pressure Test of Ring V2 and filling of Oil Chamber X

• Fill up the oil tank of the forward seal to maximum oil level. Hereby the
chamber X of the forward seal will be filled.
Note!
In case of low temperatures or if oil having an increased viscosity
has to be filled, we recommend to heat the oil up to 60°C ;
however, the oil should not exceed this temperature.
• Check for oil leakages at sealing ring V2.

The oil level in the forward seal tank has to be checked after the
stern tube has been filled with oil and after the ship has left the
dock.
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3.4 Filling Quantity of the Aft and Forward Seal

(Without Oil Tank and Piping)
Fig. 56a: Seal chambers a aft seal Fig. 56b: Seal chamber at forward seal
The filling quantity for the chambers of the seals is given in the table below.
Chamber Chamber
Size I II X Size I II X
125 0,12 0,10 0,12 600 0,93 0,86 0,93
140 0,15 0,14 0,15 630 0,98 0,90 0,98
160 0,17 0,15 0,17 670 1,04 0,96 1,04
180 0,18 0,16 0,18 710 1,19 1,24 1,19
200 0,19 0,17 0,19 750 1,11 1,31 1,34
220 0,21 0,19 0,21 800 1,25 1,63 1,78
240 0,25 0,23 0,25 850 1,40 1,73 1,89
260 0,27 0,25 0,27 900 1,64 2,06 2,15
280 0,29 0,27 0,29 950 1,74 2,17 2,27
300 0,31 0,28 0,31 975 1,75 2,23 2,32
330 0,34 0,31 0,34 1000 1,77 2,28 2,38
355 0,44 0,40 0,44 1030 1,91 2,60 2,59
380 0,47 0,43 0,47 1060 2,00 2,88 2,78
400 0,49 0,45 0,49 1090 2,00 2,97 2,87
420 0,52 0,47 0,52 1120 2,00 3,05 2,97
450 0,64 0,60 0,64 1180 2,00 3,20 3,10
480 0,68 0,64 0,68 1250 1,92 3,50 3,44
500 0,71 0,67 0,71
530 0,75 0,71 0,75
560 0,87 0,81 0,87
Tab. 5: Chamber filling (Oil) quantity in (L) Types: Simplex B (aft) + SC Z
(forward)
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4 OPERATION

WARNING! Risk of injury in the working area!

During work in the seal area corners, edges and narrow, low
corridors may cause injuries due to limited space.
• Light the working area sufficiently.

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4.2 Personal protective Gear for Operating

The following personal protective gear must be generally worn during operating of
the equipment, in line with the work at hand:

Safety Shoes
floors.
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4.3 System Overview for Operation
Fig. 57: Aft Seal Lubrication Diagram Type Simplex B with vent line
A Aft seal T1 Tank for chamber II

Z1 Shut of valve in oil supply line for ZD Drain valve in vent line for aft seal
aft seal oil chamber II oil chamber II
Z5 Shut off valve in vent line for aft
seal oil chamber II
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4.4 Preparing the Lubrication System for Operation

• Fill the stern tube with oil.
• Check the gravity tank for oil filling.
• Open the shut off valve in the pipe between the gravity tank and the stern tube,
if any.
• Check the aft seal tank for oil filling.
• Open the shut off valve Z1 in the pipe between the aft seal tank and the oil
chamber II of aft seal.
• Open shut off valve Z5 in the oil vent pipe.
• Open shut off valve ZD and check for oil overflow from chamber II, then close
shut off valve ZD

It is extremely important that the oil chamber II is completely filled
with oil, otherwise the sealing rings may fail.
• Check the forward seal tank for oil filling.
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4.4.1 Standard Operation of the Seal

Chamber I has the same pressure as the surrounding see water because sealing
ring #1 is working as a dirt deflector only. Under standard conditions the chamber
II is pressurized by aft seal oil tank. Sealing ring #2 is sealing against the high
water pressure and sealing ring #3 is facing (sealing) against the higher stern tube
oil pressure. The chamber II between these rings is pressurized by aft seal tank
with a pressure lower than the water pressure.
The forward seal rings V1 and V2 are facing towards the stern tube, while the
chamber X is pressurized with a low pressure to reduce the ring loads and to
lubricate the sealing rings.
For this operation set the valves as follows:
• Z1, Z5 open ZD closed (valves in oil and vent pipe for chamber II)
The pressure within the seals is given as shown:
Propeller Stern tube Stern tube Engine-

side side side Room
STERN TUBE
#1 #2 #3 (Ring) V1 V2 (Ring)
p (bar)
(I) (II) (STERN TUBE) (III) (Chamber)

WaterOil/Wat. Oil Oil Oil Air (Medium)
Fig. 58: Pressure conditions within sterntube, aft and forward seal Type Simplex B + Z
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4.4.2 Tank Selection at 2 Tank System (optional)
NOTE!
At a draft difference HLWL - HBWL > 8°m , the seal system must be
equipped with a second gravity tank and a second aft seal tank.
Fig. 59: Valve Settings at 2 Tank Version Simplex B (typical sketch)
Z3 Shut of valve for oil pipe to aft seal Z16 Shut of valve in return line between
stern tube and Tank T2.1
Z12 Changeover valve in oil pipe A Outlet at changeover valve to aft
between stern tube and Tanks seal
T1/T1.1
Z13 Shut of valve in return line between B Connection at changeover valve to
stern tube and Tank T2 lower tank
Z15 Changeover valve in oil pipe C Connection at changeover valve to
between stern tube and Tanks upper tank
T2/T2.1
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Lubrication“, the height of switch over point has to be calculated as follows:
HLWL + HBWL
HSOP = ────────── [m]
2

the lower and upper tanks
HLWL Height of Load Water Line (LWL)
HBWL Height of Ballast Water Line (BWL)
The switch over between the gravity tanks as well as between the aft seal tanks
must be done at HSOP simultaneous. Operate the tanks according to the actual
draft:
between HBWL and HSOP

Operate with the lower aft seal Tank1 and the lower gravity Tank2, therefore set
the valves:
Z3, Z13 open (shut off valves)
Z16 closed (shut off valve)
Z12, Z15 set to A->C (open for lower tanks)
between HSOP and HLWL

Operate with the upper aft seal Tank1.1 and the upper gravity Tank2.1, therefore
set the valves:
Z3, Z16 open (shut off valves)
Z13 closed (shut off valve)
Z12, Z15 set to A->B (open for upper tanks)
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WARNING! Risk of injury in the working area!

During work in the seal area corners, edges and narrow, low
corridors may cause injuries due to limited space.
• Light the working area sufficiently.
5.2 Personal protective Gear for Maintenance

The following personal protective gear must be generally worn during maintenance
of the equipment, in line with the work at hand:

Safety Shoes
floors.
Protective Gloves
harming substances.
Protective Goggles
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5.3 Maintenance of the Seal

5.3.1 Long Term Maintenance of the aft Seal
During each docking, however after 5 years at the latest, the seal should be
removed and overhauled.
Renew all Elastomer parts:

• The sealing rings (6) and (31).
• The O-rings (17), (32) and (107) if installed.
To be checked and to be renewed or replaced if necessary:

• The corrosion protection (87) with its bolts (88).

Replace the corrosion protection (87) when they have less than
50% of its original volume.
• The sealing rings (washers) (11), (34) and (59) if installed.

• The liner (1).
• The soft packings (80) and (81) at the flange surfaces, if the flanges are
dismantled only.
At liners with electrical isolation additionally:

• The isolation tube (85).
• The (glued in) isolation washer (86), if the electrical resistance between washer
(86) and liner (1) is too low.
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5.4 Long Term Maintenance of the forward Seal

During each docking, however after 5 years at the latest, the forward seal should
be removed and overhauled.
Renew all Elastomer parts:

• The sealing rings (5).
• The O-ring (16).
• The circulator (22).
To be checked and to be renewed or replaced if necessary:

• The tab washers (71).
• The sealing rings (washers) (11).
• The liner (1).
• The soft packing (82) at the flange surfaces, if the flange is dismantled only.
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5.5 Lubrication Control and Maintenance of the Oil Tanks

5.5.1 General about Lubrication Control
The oil tank of the aft seal acts as a pressure and storage tank as well as a leak
trap for smaller quantities of water and / or oil.
When properly positioned with the height of the tanks as given on the drawing
"Diagram of Stern Tube Lubrication”, smaller quantities of water and / or oil are
diverted into the inside of the ship both when the shaft is turning and not turning.
NOTE!
Slight dripping leaks from the overflow of the oil tank for the seal is
not an indication of a fault as long as the quantity concerned
(l/day) is approx. 1% of the seal size within a 24 hour period.
E.g. for a seal size 670 an oil consumption of 6.7 l/day is not a
fault.

When greater quantities leak, the valve in the supply pipe from the
aft seal oil tank to the aft seal must be closed.

At continuously higher oil consumption, the use of more viscous oil
should be considered and / or the valve in the supply line to
chamber II should be closed, but opened once or twice every day
for approx. 1 hour to ensure an oil supply for chamber II.
Similarly, low oil consumption (when the shaft is turning) is not an indication of a
fault as long as the oil consumption level is around 1% of the above named
quantity or zero when the shaft is not turning.
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5.5.2 Lubrication Control

5.5.2.1 Weekly
The lubrication control extends only a few checks:
• Check the oil level in the stern tube gravity tank.
• Check the oil level in the oil tank for the aft seal, refill if necessary.
• If installed; check the oil level in the oil tank for the forward seal, refill if
necessary.
• Check the oil temperature in the stern tube.

The maximum oil temperature should not exceed
60°C at sealing rings of Perbunan , and 110°C at sealing rings of
Viton .
Higher temperatures can have negative effects on the service life
of the sealing rings.
If higher temperatures are measured, the cause must be
determined.
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5.5.2.2 Quarterly (optional)
NOTE!
In special cases the aft seal has an extra flushing pipe fitted for
draining the oil chamber.
For this purpose flush the oil chamber of the aft seal to drain the water/oil emulsion
and to refill the chamber with fresh oil.
Fig. 60: Flushing line for draining the aft seal chamber (at bottom side of seal). Typical
Sketch
A Aft seal S Stern tube
P Propeller ZD drain valve
D Drain for flushing line
Therefore:
• Open the drain valve ZD in the flushing line until clear oil is coming out of the
drain.
• Check the oil level in the aft seal tank, refill if necessary.
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5.5.2.3 Half yearly
Fig. 61: Oil piping for aft seal oil chamber (typical drawing)
• Drain the content of the aft seal oil tank for the aft seal and refill it with fresh
oil.
• Afterwards flush the oil piping and the oil chamber. Therefore open valve ZD
until clear oil comes out of the drain.
• Refill the aft seal tank again with fresh oil up to the max. level.
• Drain the oil in the forward seal and in the forward seal oil tank and refill both
with fresh oil (see below).
• Take an oil sample from the stern tube and check it for water.

The maximum allowed water content in the stern tube for white
metal bearings is 5%.
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The measurements depend on the condition of sample:

Oil No further measures required.
Emulsion Still in an unproblematic condition; oil change to be performed, if
required.
Existing free water shall be drained.
Water Water in stern tube shall be drained and oil to be refilled.
5.5.2.4 Draining the Oil Tank of Forward Seal
A Drain Plug
T Forward seal tank
D Pipe connection (3x)
O Overflow
Fig. 62: Draining the oil tank and

chamber of forward seal.
• Open the screw plug (9) at the top side of tank.

• Open the drain plug (5) (or valve if installed) at the bottom side of the forward seal
tank and drain the tank content completely into a suitable container.
• Open the drain plug No. A (12) at chamber X of forward seal.
When the oil is completely drained

• screw in drain plug No. A (12) with washer (11) oil tight into the forward seal,
• screw in drain plug (5) with washer (6) oil tight into the bottom side of tank,
• refill fresh oil through the dipstick hole at the upper side of the forward seal tank up
to the maximum level,
• screw the dipstick into the upper side of the forward seal tank.
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6 REPAIR
6.1 Personal protective Gear for Repair

The following personal protective gear must be generally worn during repair of the
equipment, in line with the work at hand:

Safety Shoes
floors.
Protective Gloves
harming substances.
Safety Helmet
Protective Goggles
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6.2 Procedure before docking the Ship
Fig. 63: Lubrication Piping Type Simplex B
Z1 Shut off valve (for chamber II) ZD Drain valve (for chamber II)
Z5 Vent valve (for chamber II) T1 Aft seal tank
• Before docking the ship, stop the oil supply to chamber II by closing the valve
Z1 in the supply pipe from the 30 L oil tank T1 to the aft seal.
(to avoid leakages due to missing counter pressure at ring #2).
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6.3 Measurements directly after dry-docking the Ship
NOTE!
The following measurements should be done directly after dry-
docking the ship, before any work will be carried out at the
propeller shaft (between main engine and propeller) to ensure, that
the actual figures will be kept.
NOTE!
The measured values must be recorded and compared with the
figures:
• from the launching / last drydocking,
• after reassembling the seals later on.
6.3.1 Realization of Measures at the Aft Seal
NOTE!
It could be possible that some installation parts (i.e. rope guard,
net pick-up or flange cover) must be removed before
measurement, if installed.
6.3.1.1 Pre-Check of the Aft Seal

Firstly make a pre-check of the aft seal and record it:
• How is the overall impression (i.e. rust, barnacles or paint)?
• Are there any damages visible?
• Are there any foreign particles in the seal?
• Are there any leakages at the seal?
• Are the screws at the housing and liner flanges complete?
• Are all plugs in the housing (top and bottom) complete?
• Do the zinc anodes still exist?
• Is a distance ring installed?
• If installed, how is the condition of the O-ring between liner flange and cover for
controllable pitch propellers (CPP)?
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6.3.1.2 Measurements at the Aft Seal

Secondly make the measurements at the aft seal according to the table below and
record it.
Location Measurement Tool (i.e.) Refer to Chapter

Aft seal Installation length Folding rule DRAWINGS
Alignment of the aft liner Dial gauge INSTALLATION
Wear down of aft stern tube Wear down gauge INSTALLATION
bush (top and bottom)
Tab. 6: Measures at the aft seal directly after dry-docking
6.3.2 Realization of Measures at the Forward Seal
NOTE!
It could be possible that some installation parts (i.e. tanks or
piping) must be removed before measurement, if installed.
6.3.2.1 Pre-Check of the Forward Seal

Firstly make a pre-check of the forward seal and record it:
• How is the overall impression (i.e. rust or paint)?
• Are there any damages visible?
• Are there any foreign particles in the forward seal?
• Are there any leakages at forward the seal?
• Are the screws at the housing and liner flanges complete?
• Are all plugs in the housing (top and bottom) complete?
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6.3.2.2 Measurements at the Forward Seal

Secondly make the measurements at the forward seal according to the table below
and record it.
Location Measurement Tool (i.e.) Refer to Chapter

Forward Installation length Folding rule DRAWINGS
seal
Alignment of the forward Dial gauge INSTALLATION
liner
Alignment of the clamp Dial gauge INSTALLATION
ring
Tab. 7: Measures at the forward seal directly after dry-docking
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6.4 Exchange of the Sealing Rings by Bonding Device

In cases where the renewal of a sealing ring is required prior to the expiry of an
intermediate survey as laid down by the requirements of the classification society,
this can be accomplished by using the SIMPLEX Bonding Device by SKF Marine
GmbH or authorized service stations, with the ship being afloat or in dock, without
having to dismount the propeller or to withdraw the shaft.
NOTE!
In general this is possible for all sizes of seals, provided that
sufficient installation space is available (e.g. for seals with standard
installation length).

Bonding of the sealing rings must be performed by SKF Marine
GmbH technicians or authorized service stations with special
Bonding Device only.
To carry out bonding work at the aft seal with the ship being afloat the following
shall be ensured:
• While being afloat, trim the ship in such a way (generally only practicable
with tank vessels and bulk carriers) that the seal is approximately one half
of a meter above the water line.
• Alternative the use of a habitat with divers from our service partner could
be taken into consideration.
For bonding work:

• Set up a suitable working platform at the aft seal.
• Drain the oil/water from the stern tube/thruster and the chambers of the seal.
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Fig. 64: Bonding by bonding device without any shaft work.
After removing the housing rings and pulling out the respective sealing ring, the old
sealing ring is cut, and the new ring (non-split) placed in the bonding device.
Fig. 65a: Bonding device with sealing Fig. 65b: Opened bonding device with
ring cut sealing ring
The new sealing ring is clamped in the bonding device, cut, and placed around the
shaft with the opened bonding device. The cut surfaces are coated with special
adhesive, and the sealing ring clamped in the bonding device is joined together.
After a drying time, which is shortened by the built-in electric heating element, the
bonding device will be removed and the joint will be cleaned. After inserting the
tube spring at the sealing lip, the sealing ring is clicked into position in the
associated housing ring.
This process will be repeated until all rings are mounted and the seal is completely
assembled.
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6.5 Use of the Distance Ring at aft Seal (optional)

By using a distance ring (65), skimming of the aft liner (1) can be skipped once,
thus practically doubling its service life. The distance ring (65) is a split type.
Fig. 66: Aft Seal with Distance Ring
7 Hex screws B Installation length

65 Distance ring (split type) C With of distance ring (incl. 1mm
Packing)
80 Flange packing P Dowel Pin
S Hexagon socket head cap screw
NOTE!
The installation length “B” will be kept at most of the seals with or
without the distance ring (65).
The distance ring (65) is a split ring. The dimension “C” differs depending on the
size of ring.
Size C (mm)
125 – 670 15
710 – 1250 19
Tab. 8: Distance Ring Thickness incl. 1mm Packing
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NOTE!
For smaller seals the distance ring (65) may have to be removed
when bonding work is carried out.
6.5.1 Removing the Distance Ring without any Shaft Work

To remove an installed distance ring (65) without any shaft work, proceed as
follows:
• Support the seal housing or use a lifting device for fixing i.e. the original
supplied lifting bracket (20) and fixing bolts (21).
• Cut off the safety wire (18) and loosen the hex screws (7).
• Push the seal housing a little bit away from the stern tube boss.

The liner (1) must not be scratched when moving the seal housing.
• Secure the (upper) distance ring halve in a lifting device.

• Remove the hex screws (7).
• Move the seal housing away from the stern tube boss until there is enough
space to remove the distance ring (65) with its recess.
• Insert 2 to 3 hex screws (7) into the lower part of housing flange (2) to support
the (lower) distance ring halve.
• Loosen, but do not remove the hex socket cap screws from thread.
• Hit the hex socket cap screws on both sides of the distance ring (65) a little bit
with a lead hammer or an aluminum/copper drift.
• Remove the hex socket cap screws from the distance ring (65).
• Remove both distance ring halves.
• Cut off the old flange packings (80).
• Prepare the new packing (80) by cutting a dove tail into it for splitting.
Fig. 67a: Gasket with cut dove tail Fig. 67b: Split gasket with dove tail
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• Paint the surfaces at flange ring (2) and stern tube boss, which are in contact
with the packing (80), with grease.
• Put the new flange packing (80) between the housing flange (2) and stern tube
boss and place it on the flange sealing surface.

If the aft seal is connected with an external oil or air supply, or
equipped with a drain or flushing line, take special care that all
bores in the packing are free for each single line.
This must be done very conscientious.
Keep in mind that there is no way to repair a blocked pipe at the
flange of the aft seal without dry-docking the ship.
• Seal the dove tail of the packing (80) with PERMATEX .

• Paint O-ring for air supply line with grease and insert it in the corresponding
countersinking, if any.
• Push the seal housing against the stern tube boss.
• Fit in the hex bolts (7) for fixing the seal housing.

The tapped bores for hex screws (7) are to be drilled deeper by the
distance "C" mm or shorter hex screws (7) to be used.
• Remove the lifting bracket (20) and store it onboard, together with the
respective fixing bolts (21) and seal threaded bores using plugs (22) and sealing
washers (19), if used for this removal.
• Tighten the bolts (7) crosswise with the wrench torque given on the drawing,
and secure it by using the safety wire (18) made of chrome-steel.
NOTE!
If more details about installation are needed,
please refer to chapter “INSTALLATION”
NOTE!
When the distance ring (65) is removed, store it on board in the
spare parts box.
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6.5.2 Afterwards Assembly of Distance Ring without any Shaft Work

The distance ring (65) may often also be fitted later and can always be re-used.

For smaller sizes and for special installation lengths it must be
checked by SKF Marine GmbH in advance if a distance ring can be
installed.
• Support the seal housing or use a lifting device for fixing.

• Cut off the safety wire (18) and loosen the hex screws (7).
• Push the seal housing a little bit away from the stern tube boss.
• Remove the hex screws (7).
• Move the seal housing away from the stern tube boss until there is enough
space to insert the distance ring (65) with its recess.

The liner (1) must not be scratched when moving the seal housing.
• Secure the (upper) distance rings halve in a lifting device and move it in
position.
• Insert 2 to 3 hex screws (7) into the lower part of housing flange (2) to support
the (lower) distance ring halve.
• Put the (lower) distance ring halve into position.
• Insert the dowel pins at distance ring halve.
• Clean the joints of both distance ring halves.
• Coat the joint of the distance ring halve (where the dowel pins are fitted)
with PERMATEX .
• Coat the hex socket cap screws with Loctite 243/245 and screw them in.
• Fasten the hex socket cap screws.
NOTE!
If PERMATEX is squeezed out of the joint, wipe it off.
• Cut off the old flange packing (80)

• Prepare the new packings (80) by cutting a dove tail into it for splitting.
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Fig. 68a: Gasket with cut dove tail Fig. 68b: Split gasket with dove tail
• Paint both sides of the packing (80) with grease.

• Paint the surfaces at flange ring (2), at distance ring (65) and stern tube boss,
which are in contact with the packings (80), with grease.
• Place one of the new flange packings (80) between the distance ring (65) and
stern tube boss and place it on the distance ring sealing surface.

If the aft seal is connected with an external oil or air supply, or
equipped with a drain or flushing line, take special care that all
bores in the packing are free for each single line.
This must be done very conscientious.
Keep in mind that there is no way to repair a blocked pipe at the
flange of the aft seal without dry-docking the ship.
• Push the distance ring (65) against the stern tube boss.
• Seal the dove tail of the packing (80) with PERMATEX .
• Put the new flange packing (80) between the housing flange (2) and stern tube
boss and place it on the flange sealing surface.
• Push the seal housing against the distance ring (65).
• Fit in longer hex screws (7) than before for fixing the seal housing.
NOTE!
The hex screws (7) are extended by the dimension “C” compared
with the standard version.
One flange packing (80) is placed on each side of the distance ring
(65).
• Remove the lifting bracket (20) and store it onboard, together with the
respective fixing bolts (21) and seal threaded bores using plugs (22) and sealing
washers (19), if used for this removal.
• Tighten the hex screws (7) crosswise with the wrench torque given on the
drawing, and secure it by using the safety wire (18) made of chrome-steel.
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NOTE!
If more details about installation are needed,
please refer to chapter “INSTALLATION”
Forward
6.6 Shifting the forward Liner into new Wearing Areas
6.6.1 Installation Situation

If the liner (1) has wear (running tracks) on the surface (caused by the sealing
rings (5)) the liner (1) can be shifted to let the sealing rings (5) run on new areas.
Fig. 69a: Liner with wearing areas Fig. 69b: Liner shifted to new running
tracks
VA Seal housing a Distance housing to clamp ring (6)

K Clamp ring (6) b Width of the wear areas
L Liner (1) c Shifting distance
S Stern tube d Distance between old and new
wearing areas
P Propeller shaft * Figures after shifting
RT Wearing areas (old running tracks) (15) Screws to bolt the liner (1) at the
clamp ring (6)
D Shifting direction (17) Screws for fixing the clamp ring
halves (6)
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6.6.2 Working Steps for shifting the Liner

Preparation for shifting the liner (1) of the forward seal, if not done before:
• Discharge all liquid from the stern tube.
• Drain all liquid from forward seal and respective seal tank.
The working steps for shifting the liner (1) are:
1. Loosen the liner (1) and clamp ring (6).

• Release the liner (1) from the clamp ring (6) by removing the bolts (15).
• Release the clamp ring (6) from the shaft by loosening the screws (17) only.

The clamp ring halves (6) must be kept together by screws (17) to
avoid that they fall down and hurt anybody.
• Move the clamp ring (6) on the shaft away from the seal housing.
• Move the O-ring (16) on the shaft also, if it will be used again.
NOTE!
If the O-ring (16) will be replaced by a new one it can be cut and
removed when the new one is available.
• Pull out the liner (1) carefully out of the seal housing.
2. Find out the needed shifting distance ‘c’.

• Check the location of the old wearing areas on the liner (1).
NOTE!
The min. shifting distance ‘c’ should be approx. c-min. = 2 x b to
get free from the old wearing areas.

It must be ensured, that the shifted old wearing areas (old running
tracks) does not overlap with the new wearing areas of the next
sealing ring (5).
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3. Re-inserting the liner (1) with clamp ring (6).
NOTE!
If the O-ring (16) will be replaced by a new one it can be cut and
removed when the new one is available.
• Shift the forward liner (1) together with the clamp ring (6) carefully into the
seal housing by the shifting distance ‘c’, compared with the original dimension
‘a’.

The new distance ‘a*’ between liner flange and seal housing must
be big enough to cover the shaft movements during operation as
well as thermal expansion of the shaft, otherwise the liner may
contact the seal housing.

If the liner will be shifted out of the housing, it must be ensured,
that the free running distance between chamfer at forward edge of
the liner (1) and the sealing ring V1 is kept big enough.
4. Align the clamp ring (6) and fix it.

Please refer to section “INSTALLATION \ Alignment of forward seal \ Aligning the
Clamp Ring” in this manual.

The clamp ring (6) must be aligned and fixed before start aligning
the forward liner (1), otherwise the liner (1) may slip on the shaft.
5. Align the liner (1) and fix it.

Please refer to section “INSTALLATION \ Alignment of forward Seal \ Alignment
of the forward Liner” in this manual.
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6.7 Removing the complete Seals
6.7.1 Designation of Sealing Rings at Aft Seal

On principle all sealing rings are designated by the numbers 1 to 3, counting from
aft to forward.
Propeller Stern tube

side side
#1 Dirt sealing ring (31)

#2 Water sealing ring (6)
#3 Oil sealing ring (6)
#1 #2 #3 (Ring)
I II (Chamber)
Fig. 70: Naming of Aft Seal Sealing
Rings

In case of seals which are provided with sealing rings made of
different materials it is essential to observe the order marking of
the individual sealing rings in the event of a repair.
6.7.2 Preparing the complete aft Seal for Transport to the Workshop

The seal shall be well protected against dirt every time.
NOTE!
Ensure that the original supplied lifting tools:
• mounting straps (16) with screws (14) and
• lifting bracket (20) with the respective fixing bolts (21),
which were stored onboard, are available for removal of aft seal.
• Close shut off valve Z1 for oil supply to chamber II.

• Discharge of oil within the stern tube.
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• Prepare transport clamp (20), wood logs and mounting straps (16), together
with pertaining screws.
• Remove hexagon screws (22) and hexagon screw locking (19).
• Mount the transport clamp (20) using the socket head cap screws (21).
• Remove corrosion protection (87) and hexagon screws (88).
• Clean up the removed hexagon screws (88) from Loctite.
• Mount the mounting straps (16) using the socket head cap screws (14) and
hexagon screws (88).
NOTE!
It might be possible that the hex screws (10) must be loosened
and the liner must be moved a little bit until the mounting straps
(16) fits.
6.7.3 Designation of Sealing Rings at forward Seal

On principle all sealing rings at forward seal are designated by the numbers V1 to
V2, counting from aft to forward.
V1 Sealing ring (5)

V2 Sealing ring (5)
Fig. 71: Naming of the Sealing Rings

In case of seals which are provided with sealing rings made of
different materials it is essential to observe the order marking of
the individual sealing rings in the event of a repair.
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6.7.4 Preparing the Complete Forward Seal for Transport to the Workshop

The seal shall be well protected against dirt every time.
NOTE!
Ensure that the original supplied lifting tools:
• fixing screws (14) with spacer sleeve (76) if any,
• transport clamp (20) with the respective fixing bolts (21),
(in special cases replaced by eye bolt (55)) and
• wood logs
which were stored onboard, are available for removal of the seal.
• Discharge of oil within the stern tube.

• Drain oil from forward seal and respective oil tank.
• Dismount pipe connection between the forward seal and the corresponding oil
tank.
• Fix transport clamp (20) at flange ring (2) by screws (21) (in special cases
replaced by eye bolt (55).
• Prepare the bolts (14) that are stored on board for fixing the liner (1) at the
cover ring (4).
• Prepare the wood logs ready for protection of the liner and / or the casing front.
• Release the liner (1) then from the clamp ring (6) by loosening the bolts (15)
first, secondly remove them complete.
• Dismantling the clamp ring (6) from the shaft by removing the screws (17) with
clamping sleeves (7) and washers (10).

The clamp ring halves (6) must be supported in a suitable way to
avoid that they fall down and hurt anybody.
• Push the liner (1) cautiously into the seal casing until it contacts the cover ring
(4).
• Mount the liner (1) at the cover ring (4) by fixing screws (14) with spacer
sleeve (76) if any, turn the liner to match the bores if necessary.
• If the O-ring (16) will be replaced by a new one it can be cut and removed when
the new one is available.
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6.7.5 Removal of Seals if Shaft is Drawn-in to the Inside

6.7.5.1 Removal of Aft Seal (Shaft is moved to the Inside)
(If the propeller shaft is drawn-out into the inside of the vessel)
• Cut off the safety wire (18), if any, and loosen the hex screws (10) at aft liner
(1).
• Remove corrosion protection (87) from liner (1) by removing the screws (88).
• Remove screws (55) from cover ring (5).
• Fix liner (1) with mounting straps (16) and screws (14) at cover ring (5).
• Remove the propeller from the shaft.
• Remove plugs (22) and packings (19) from flange ring (2).
• Fix the lifting bracket (20) with the respective fixing bolts (21) at flange ring
(2).
• Use a lifting device for lifting the aft seal at the lifting bracket (20).
• Cut off the safety wire (18) and remove the hex screws (7) at flange ring (2).
• Remove the O-ring (17) from the shaft in stern direction, if any.
• Remove the aft seal from the shaft in stern direction.
• Lay down the aft seal horizontally on a suitable (wooden) pallet, use wooden
blocks at the flange ring if available, and secure it.
• Protect the seal by a plastic bag against rain and dust.
• Transport the aft seal into the workshop.
NOTE!
Handle the seal as described in the previous part “Transportation
and Storage”
6.7.5.2 Removal of Forward Seal (Shaft to the Inside)

(If the propeller shaft is drawn-in to the inside of the vessel)
• Uncouple the propeller shaft and push it in bow direction until it is pulled out of
the forward seal.
• Remove the O-ring (16) from the shaft in stern direction.
• Use a lifting device for lifting the forward seal at the lifting bracket (20).
• Bend the tab washers (71) back to a flat unit to be able to loosen the hex
screws (70).
• Loosen and remove the hex screws (70) with tab washers (71) from flange ring
(2).
• Remove the forward seal from the stern tube boss in bow direction.
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• Lay down the forward seal horizontally on a suitable (wooden) pallet, use
wooden blocks at the flange ring if available, and secure it.
• Transport the seal into the workshop.
NOTE!
and Storage”
6.7.6 Removal of Seals in case the Shaft is drawn-out to the Outside

6.7.6.1 Removal of Forward Seal (Shaft to the Outside)
(If the propeller shaft is drawn-out to the outside of the vessel)
• Use a lifting device for lifting the forward seal at the lifting bracket (20).
• Bend the tab washers (71) back to a flat unit to be able to loosen the hex
screws (70).
• Loosen and remove the hex screws (70) with tab washers (71) from flange ring
(2).
• Remove the O-ring (16) from the shaft in bow direction, if any.
• Remove the forward seal from the shaft in bow direction.
NOTE!
If needed, uncouple the propeller shaft and push it in stern
direction while moving the forward seal on the shaft in bow
direction.
• Lay down the forward seal horizontally on a suitable (wooden) pallet, use
wooden blocks at the flange ring if available, and secure it.
• Transport the forward seal into the workshop.
NOTE!
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6.7.6.2 Removal of Aft Seal in Case Shaft is Drawn-Out to the Outside

• Cut off the safety wire (18), if any, and loosen the hex screws (10) at aft liner
(1).
• Remove corrosion protection (87) from liner (1) by removing the screws (88).
• Remove screws (55) from cover ring (5).
• Fix liner (1) with mounting straps (16) and screws (14) at cover ring (5).
• Remove the propeller from the shaft, if required.
• Remove plugs (22) and packings (19) from flange ring (2).
• Fix the lifting bracket (20) with the respective fixing bolts (21) at flange ring
(2).
• Use a lifting device for lifting the aft seal at the lifting bracket (20).
• Draw-out the shaft cautiously in stern direction while pushing the O-ring (17)
continuously in direction of the liner (1) if the O-ring (17) will be used again,
otherwise cut off the O-ring (17), if any.
• When the shaft is drawn-out remove the O-ring (17) from the shaft, if any.
• Cut off the safety wire (18), if any and remove the hex screws (7) at flange ring
(2).
• Remove the aft seal from the stern tube boss.
• Lay down the aft seal horizontally on a suitable (wooden) pallet, use wooden
blocks at the flange ring if available, and secure it.
• Transport the aft seal into the workshop.
NOTE!
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6.8 Exchange the Sealing Rings of Seals
6.8.1 Disassemble the Aft Seal in the Workshop

6.8.1.1 Disassemble the Aft Liner (1) from the Aft Seal Housing
• Unbolt the mounting straps (16) by removing the hexagon screws (14) from
liner (1) and from the split cover ring (5).
• Pull the liner (1) carefully out of the casing.
• Remove the insert rings (30) from the groove of the liner, if any.
• Clean up the liner (1) and remachine the running surface if necessary.
See also Section “Remachining of Liner” in this chapter.
6.8.1.2 Disassemble the Cover Ring (5)

• Dismantle split cover ring (5) by removing the hex screws (8) with securing
washer (13).

Do not use wedge-shaped tools for separating of housing rings (5),
(4), (3) and (2).
• Remove the sealing ring #1 (31) out of the intermediate ring (4).

Remove the sealing rings carefully in case that they should be used
again.
6.8.1.3 Disassemble the Intermediate Ring (4)

• Dismantle intermediate ring (4) by removing the hexagon socket head cap
screws (93) with securing washers (13).
• Remove the sealing ring #2 (6) out of the intermediate ring (3).
6.8.1.4 Disassemble the Intermediate Ring (3) and Flange Ring (2)
• Dismantle intermediate ring (3) by removing the hexagon socket head cap
screws (9) with securing washers (13).
• Remove the O-rings (32) out of the flange ring (2).
• Remove the sealing ring #3 (6) out of the flange ring (2).
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6.8.2 Exchange the Sealing Rings of the Aft Seal in the Workshop
NOTE!
Replace all elastomer parts and washers as mentioned in the
chapter “MAINTENANCE”.
• Clean all housing rings.
NOTE!
Do not disassemble split housing rings if not necessary, if any.
• Clean the visible part of the notched cylindrical pins (90) installed in the casing
rings, replace them if they are corroded.
New sealing rings should be inserted and subsequently the individual casing rings
shall be firmly re-bolted with each other as described below.

The sealing rings may be made from different material with
different shape.
It must be ensured that all sealing rings are fitted in the correct
order.

Check that all sealing rings are equipped with a rubber coated
spring at their lips.
NOTE!
The sealing rings must be “clicked in”.
Check for proper fitting of each single sealing ring after mounting
it.
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NOTE!
The sealing rings are calibrated at the outer diameter.
After removing the outside ring the hoop stress could be released
and an increase of diameter could occur.

It is important to install the sealing rings within a short time after
removing the outside rings.
If there are delays during assembly the sealing rings must be re-
assembled with the outside rings and to be protected against dirt
and direct sunlight
6.8.3 Reassemble the aft Seal in the Workshop

6.8.3.1 Reassemble the Intermediate Ring (3) and Flange Ring (2)
• Click in the sealing ring #3 (6) into of the flange ring (2).
• Insert the O-ring (32) into the flange ring (2), fix it with grease.
• Mount intermediate ring (3) with the hexagon socket head cap screws (9) and
securing washers (13).
• Click in the sealing ring #2 (6) into of the intermediate ring (3).
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6.8.3.2 Reassemble the Intermediate Ring (4)

• Click in the sealing ring #1 (31) into of the intermediate ring (4).
6.8.3.3 Reassemble the Cover Ring (5)

• Mount split cover ring (5) with the hexagon screws (8) and securing washers
(13).
6.8.3.4 Painting the aft Seal Housing

If the aft seal housing is not made of bronze:
• Repaint the aft seal housing externally with primer and final coat, if
necessary.
6.8.3.5 Reassemble the Aft Liner (1) into the Seal Housing
• Oil the surface of the liner (1) and slide it carefully into the aft seal housing.

Check from the stern tube/thruster side of the seal that all lips are
putting over the liner (1) correctly when sliding it in.
If needed use a rounded tool (which may not be sharp-edged) i.e.
a spoon made from plastic for assistance.
• Fit the insert rings (30) into the groove of the liner (1), if any.
• Mount the mounting straps (16) using the hexagon screws (14).
• Assembly the aft seal in accordance with Chapter “INSTALLATION”.
6.8.4 Disassemble the forward Seal in the Workshop

6.8.4.1 Disassemble the forward Liner (1) from the Housing
• Remove hexagon screws (14) from cover ring (4) to loosen the liner (1).
• Pull the liner (1) carefully out of the casing.
• Clean up the liner (1) and remachine the running surface if necessary.
See also Section “Remachining of Liner” in this Chapter.
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6.8.4.2 Disassemble the Housing Rings

• Dismantle cover ring (4) by removing the hexagon socket head cap screws (8)
with securing washers (13).

Do not use sharp-edged tools for separating of casing rings (4), (3)
and (2).
• Remove the sealing ring V2 (5) out of the housing ring (3).

Remove the sealing rings carefully in case that they should be used
again.
• Dismantle housing ring (3) by removing the hexagon socket head cap screws
(9) with securing washers (13).
• Remove the sealing ring V1 (5) out of the flange ring (2).
• Remove the circulator (22) from housing ring (3) to the inside, if necessary
only.

Remove the circulator (22) carefully in case that it should be used
again.
6.8.5 Exchange the Sealing Rings of the forward Seal in the Workshop
NOTE!
Replace all Elastomer parts and washers as mentioned in the
chapter “MAINTENANCE”
• Clean all housing rings (180) (4), (3) and (2).

• Clean the visible part of the notched cylindrical pins (90) installed in the casing
rings, replace them if they are corroded.
New sealing rings (5) should be inserted and subsequently the individual casing
rings should be firmly re-bolted with each other as described below.
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Check that all sealing rings (5) are equipped with a rubber coated
spring at their lips.
NOTE!
The sealing rings must be “clicked in”.
Check for proper fitting of each single sealing ring after mounting
it.
NOTE!
The sealing rings are calibrated at the outer diameter.
After removing the outside ring the hoop stress could be released
and an increase of diameter could occur.

It is important to install the sealing rings within a short time after
removing the outside rings.
If there are delays during assembly the sealing rings must be re-
assembled with the outside rings and to be protected against dirt
and direct sunlight
6.8.6 Reassemble the Forward Seal in the Workshop

6.8.6.1 Reassemble the Intermediate Rings
• Insert the circulator (22) into intermediate ring (3) from the inside, if removed
before.
• Click in the sealing ring V1 (5) into of the flange ring (2).
with securing washers (13).
• Click in the sealing ring V2 (5) into of the intermediate ring (3).
• Mount cover ring (4) with the hexagon socket head cap screws (8) and with
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6.8.6.2 Painting the forward Seal Housing and Clamp Ring

If the forward seal housing is not made of bronze:
• Repaint the forward seal housing externally with primer and final coat, if
necessary.
If the forward clamp ring is not made of chrome steel:
• Repaint the clamp ring externally (but not the contact surface to the
forward liner) with primer and final coat, if necessary.
6.8.6.3 Reassemble the Forward Liner into the Casing

• Oil the surface of the liner (1) and slide it carefully into the casing.

Check from the stern tube side of the seal that all lips are putting
over the liner (1) correctly when sliding it in.
If needed use a rounded tool (which may not be sharp-edged) i.e.
a spoon made from plastic for assistance.
• Fix the liner (1) using the hexagon screws (14) at the cover ring (4).
• Assembly the forward seal in accordance with chapter “INSTALLATION”.
6.9 Remachining of Liners
NOTE!
For all sizes of seal it is permissible for repair purposes to machine
and grind the liner to the measurement " D - x".
For every 1 mm reduced diameter of the liner the inlaid springs of
the sealing rings must be shortened by approx. 3 mm.

An exception to this are those seal types which have the letter "C"
in their designation since those liners are ceramic-coated (e.g. SC
BC).
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6.9.1 Sketch: Skimming of aft Liner

If the running surface of aft seal liner shows big running-in wear or pittings, it must
be re-machined.
Fig. 72: Skimming of liner Type: aft liner, non split
6.9.2 Sketch: Skimming of forward Seal Liner

If the running surface of forward seal liner shows big running-in wear or pittings, it
must be re-machined.
Fig.. 73: Skimming of liner Type: forward liner, non split
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6.9.3 Table for Skimming of aft and forward Seal Liners

Size D
125 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 330 355 380
(mm)
X
max. 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,6 2,6 2,7 2,7 2,8 2,8 2,9 3 3 3,1
(mm)
Size D
400 420 450 480 500 530 560 600 630 670 710 750 800
(mm)
X
max. 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,4 3,5 3,6 3,7 3,8 3,9 4 4,1 4,2
(mm)
Size D
850 900 950 975 1000 1030 1060 1090 1120 1180 1250
(mm)
X
max. 4,4 4,5 4,6 4,6 4,8 4,8 4,9 4,9 5 5,2 5,4
(mm)
Tab. 9: Skimming dimensions for liners of split and non-split seals
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6.9.4 Skimming of Liner Surfaces
NOTE!
We recommend remachining the small liners up to size 330 on a
horizontal lathe, from size 355 and above we recommend to
remachine the liners on a vertical lathe due to deforming of the
liner (1).
• Dismantle the liner (1) from seal housing.
NOTE!
The details about dismantling the liner is described in the chapter
„REPAIR“.
• Load the liner (1) with its flange into the chuck of the lathe.

The liner (1) may not be deformed when fixing with the chuck of
the lathe.
• Align the liner (1) conscientious, meaning against “0” if possible:

• Check the concentricity inside of the 2x groves for the insert rings,
meaning at two positions (for shaft centered liners only).
This is the base for the following measurement and machining.
• Check the axial concentricity at the front face of liner.
• Check the concentricity of outside diameter at the beginning and at the
end of the running surface, meaning at two positions.
• Turn off the liner outline (note grinding allowance) until the running in grooves
and possible existing pittings or shrink holes are gone, but max. up to the value
(D-x) given in the corresponding table plus two times the grinding allowance
(approx. 2x 0,1mm).
NOTE!
The dimension “x” given in the table is given in relation of the seal
size “D”.
• Grind the running surface spiral free with the surface quality given in the above
sketch, but max. up to the value (D-x) given in the corresponding table.
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The surface of the liner must have no spirals (like fine thread) after
grinding, to avoid a transport of liquid from one chamber into an
other during operation.
• Clean the liner (1) from grit.

• Check the final concentricity of outside diameter at the beginning and at the end
of the running surface, meaning at two positions.
• Record the concentricity and the new outer diameter of liner (1).
The liner (1) is ready for reassembly as described in the chapter „REPAIR“.
6.9.5 Shortening the Springs of Sealing Rings

1. Remove the rubber coated spring carefully out of the groove from the sealing
ring lip.
2. Look out for the lock of the rubber coated spring and open it by turning the ends
counter clockwise (to the left).
3. Shorten the springs at the female side (for every 1 mm reduced diameter of the
liner) by approx. 3 mm.
Fig. 74: Tension spring conjunction
4. Close the lock of the rubber coated spring by turning the ends clockwise (to the
right).
5. Put the rubber coated spring carefully over the groove from the sealing ring lip.
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING

Always prevent the shaft from turning when working on the seal.

If there is leakage, check the seal unit in general as soon as
possible.
7.1 Naming of Sealing Rings

Propeller Stern tube Stern tube
side side side
V1 V2 (Ring)
#1 #2 #3 (Ring)
X (Chamber)
I II (Chamber)
Fig. 75a: Naming of Sealing Rings Fig. 75b: Naming of Sealing Rings
(aft seal with three sealing (forward seal with two sealing
rings) rings)
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7.2 Stern Tube (Oil Filled)

No. Problem Possible cause Remedy
1 Temperature of stern Stern tube bushes • Reduce speed of main engine.

tube bushes too high. damaged. • Contact SKF Marine GmbH Service.
Max operating
Defects of oil cooler or • Repair or renewal of defective parts.
temp. 65°C .
thermometer.
Alarm
temperature 75°C . Defects of piping or valves. • Check piping and setting of valves.
Deterioration of oil quality • Check stern tube lube oil for water
(water). content.
• Recover stern tube lube oil.
Heavy vibrations due to • Reduce speed of main engine.
propeller damage. • Repair in dry-dock a soon as possible.
2 Oil pressure within the Oil pump or pressure gauge • Repair or renewal of defective parts.
stern tube drops damaged.
suddenly.
(or) Oil level for Defects of piping or valves. • Check piping and setting of valves.
stern tube
drops Sealing rings V1 and V2 of • Change oil brand in stern tube and in
suddenly. forward seal are damaged forward seal tank.
due to wrong oil brand. • Replace sealing rings V1 and V2.
Clamp ring (6) of forward • Realign clamp ring (6) and liner (1).
liner coming off or loose.
Adjust clamp ring (6) first and fasten
with screws (17), then fasten liner(1) by
screws (15).
Sealing ring #3 of aft seal After consultation of SKF Marine GmbH
is damaged. Service, emergency measures to keep the
seal in operation:
• Lower gravity tank.
• Fill stern tube with higher viscosity
oil.
• Replace all sealing rings of aft seal in
dry-dock.
• Remachine aft liner (1) if necessary.
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3 Oil level in gravity tank Oil loss at forward seal. a) At losses up to 1% of the seal size in
is decreasing by L/day:
several L / day. • Observe oil level in gravity tank and
refill if necessary.
b) At higher losses above 1% of the seal
size in L/day, to keep the seal in
operation:
• Close all openings at tank of forward
seal by plug.
The life time of sealing ring V2

under these conditions is limited!
• Replace sealing rings V1 and V2 of
forward seal.
• Remachine forward liner (1) if
necessary.
Oil loss at aft seal. a) At losses up to 1% of the seal size in
L/day:
• observe oil level in gravity tank and
size in L/day, after consultation of SKF
Marine GmbH Service, emergency
measure to keep the seal in operation:
• Lower gravity tank.
• Fill stern tube with higher viscosity
oil.
• Replace all sealing rings of aft seal in
drydock.
An oil consump- • Remachine aft liner (1) if necessary.
tion < 1% of seal size is
to be considered as Bad alignment of aft liner • Check alignment of aft liner (1)
normal. (1). during next drydocking.
4 Oil level in gravity tank Gravity tank installed too • Check sealing ring load, contact SKF
is increasing by low. Marine GmbH Service.
several L / day. • Raise gravity tank if necessary.
Bad alignment of aft liner • Check alignment of aft liner (1)
(1). during next drydocking.
Leakage at CP-propeller • Check CP-propeller unit.
(optional)
unit.
Tab. 10: Troubleshooting SIMPLEX Stern tube (oil filled)
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7.3 Emulsion in Stern Tube (oil filled)

5 Oil / sea water emulsion Water penetration into the a) At small ingress of water 1% to 5%:
in the stern tube. stern tube due to aft seal • Observe water content in stern tube
failure. oil.
• Recover stern tube lube oil if
necessary.
b) At heavy ingress of water (above5%),
after consultation of SKF Marine GmbH
Service, emergency measure to keep the
seal in operation:
• Raise gravity tank.
• Recover stern tube lube oil.
Foreign particles as i.e. • Remove nets or ropes.
nets or ropes in aft seal. Afterwards watch for pumping
effect of water into oil:
• When pumping action is
decreasing, then same
By measure as a).
diver
• When pumping action is
constant, then repair aft
seal in dry-dock.
Hex-plug (12) or (33) of aft • Check hex-plug (12) or
seal leaky. (33).
Sealing rings of aft seal • Replace all sealing rings of
damaged. aft seal.
• Remachine aft liner (1) if
necessary.
Aft seal wrongly assembled. • Assemble aft seal properly.
In dry-
O-Ring (17) between aft • Replace O-Ring (17).
dock
liner (1) and propeller
leaky.
Gasket (81) at liner flange • Check gasket (81) and (80),
or gasket (80) at flange replace if necessary.
ring (2) of aft seal leaky,
damaged or not fasten.
Oil / water emulsion in Water leakage from aft • Check aft peak tank for cracks.
the stern tube. peak tank. • Recover stern tube lube oil if
necessary.
Tab. 11: Trouble shooting SIMPLEX Emulsion in stern tube (oil filed)
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7.4 Aft Seal, Type B

6 Overflow of aft seal If oil only in the tank: a) at losses to 1% of the sealing size in
tank. sealing ring #3 damaged. L/day):
• observe oil level in tanks and refill if
If seawater and oil in the necessary.
tank:
b) at higher losses above 1% of the seal
sealing ring #2 damaged. size in L/day, after consultation of SKF
Marine GmbH Service, emergency
measure to keep the seal in operation:
• Close the valves Z1, Z5 and ZD in
the pipe lines to chamber II.
• Replace all sealing rings #1, #2, #3
of aft seal in drydock.
• Remachine aft liner (1) if necessary.
(or) Hex-plug (12) or (33) • Check hex-plug (12) or (33) by diver.
leaky
Bad alignment of aft liner • Check alignment of aft liner (1)
(1). during next dry-docking.
Sealing ring #2 or #3 • Recover oil in stern tube system and
damaged due to non- in the tanks of the seals.
approved oil brand. • Replace all sealing rings #1, #2, #3
Oil pipe within the stern • Seal oil pipes during next drydocking.
tube leaky.
Pumping effect at aft seal • Drain oil in aft seal tank below max.
due to axial vibration of the level.
shaft. • Avoid resonance speed of shaft.
• If necessary, convert seal i.e. with
Peak Pressure Absorber (PPA).
7 Oil level of aft seal tank Bad alignment of aft liner • Check alignment of aft liner (1)
reduces several L / day. (1). during next drydocking.
Sealing ring #2 or #3 • Recover oil in stern tube system and
damaged due to non- in the tanks of the seals.
approved oil brand. • Replace all sealing rings #1, #2, #3
Installation of aft seal tank • Check sealing ring load, contact SKF
arranged too height Marine GmbH Service.
• Lower the tank of aft seal if
necessary.
Oil pipes faulty, drain open. • Check oil pipes and drain.
• Refill aft seal tank with oil.
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Pumping effect at aft seal • Refill aft seal tank with oil.
An oil consump- due to axial vibration of the • Avoid resonance speed of shaft.
tion < 1% of seal size is shaft.
to be considered as • If necessary, convert seal i.e. with
normal. Peak Pressure Absorber (PPA).
Tab. 12: Trouble shooting SIMPLEX Aft seal type B
7.5 Forward seal, Type Z

8 Forward seal is leaking Misalignment of clamp ring • Realign clamp ring (6) and liner (1).
during operation (6) and liner (1)
Clamp ring (6) slipped. with screws (17), then fasten liner (1) by
screws (15).
O-Ring (16) between liner • Replace O-ring (16).
and clampring leaky.
Flat gasket (82) at flange • Check flat gasket (82), replace if
ring (2) of aft seal leaky, necessary.
damaged or not fasten.
Sealing rings V1 and V2 are • Change oil brand in stern tube and in
damaged due to wrong oil forward seal tank.
brand. • Replace sealing rings V1 and V2 with
bonding device.
Sealing rings V1 and V2 are • Remachine liner (1) if necessary.
damaged due to damaged
liner (1) surface.
9 Forward seal tank Sealing ring V1 damaged. a) At losses up to 1% of the seal size in
overflows. L/day:
• Observe oil level in gravity tank and
size in L/day, to keep the seal in
operation:
• Close all openings at tank of forward
seal by plug.
The life time of sealing ring V2 under

this conditions is limited!
• Replace sealing rings V1 and V2 of
forward seal with bonding device.
• Remachine forward liner (1) if
necessary.
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Misalignment of clamp ring • Realign clamp ring (6) and liner (1).
(6) and liner (1)
Clamp ring (6) of forward with screws (17), then fasten liner (1) by
liner coming off or loose. screws (15).
10 Forward seal tank oil Sealing ring V2 damaged. • Fill up forward seal tank with oil.
level decreasing. • Replace sealing rings V1 and V2.
• Remachine liner (1) if necessary.
Misalignment of clamp ring • Realign clamp ring (6) and liner (1).
(6) and liner (1)
with screws (17), then fasten liner (1) by
An oil consump- screws (15).
tion < 1% of seal size is
to be considered as Defects of piping or drain • Check piping and setting of valves.
normal. open. • Fill up forward seal tank with oil.
11 Heavy oil losses through Sealing rings V1 and V2 are • Observe oil level in gravity tank and
the forward seal. damaged. in forward seal tank, refill if
necessary.
• Replace sealing rings V1 and V2 with
bonding device.
12 Fwd seal runs hot. No oil in tank for forward • Fill up forward seal tank with oil.
Perbunan > 60°C seal.
Viton > 110°C Load at sealing ring V1 too • Check sealing ring load, contact SKF
high. Marine GmbH Service.
• Lower gravity tank or raise tank of
forward seal if necessary
Tab. 13: Trouble shooting SIMPLEX Forward seal type Z
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8 Index
Alignment of aft Liner ............ 59 Pressure Tests ...................... 91
Alignment of Forward liner ..... 68 Procedure before docking ..... 116
Bonding Device ................... 120 Protective Equipment
Coating ................................ 84 Installation ........................ 27
Commissioning ..................... 89 Protective Gear
Float Switch.......................... 31 Commissioning .................. 90
General ................................ 32 Maintenance .................... 107
General Description .................6 Operating ........................ 100
General Safety Instructions89, 99, Repair............................. 115
106 Remachining of Liners .......... 142
Index ................................. 154 Repair ................................ 115
Installation ........................... 27 Sealing Rings Exchange ....... 136
Installation from Inside .......... 41 Seals (complete) Removing .. 130
Installation from Outside ........ 50 Securing Screws.................... 72
Installation of Fittings ............ 35 Shifting forward Liner .......... 127
Intended use ..........................6 Shortening the Springs ........ 146
Maintenance ....................... 106 Standard Operation Seal ...... 103
Measurements Table for Skimming Liners .... 144
after dry-docking ............. 117 Troubleshooting .................. 147
Measures after Fitting Seals .... 73 Typical Pictures and Sketches .. 7
Operation ............................. 99 Wear down Gauge ................. 73
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Einzelteilliste / PARTS LIST
TANK 30
Einzelteilliste / PARTS LIST
TANK 15L
LUBRICATION OIL LIST FOR STERN TUBE SEALS
The SIMPLEX seal is fitted with sealing rings of NBR (Perbunan) or FKM (Viton) depending
on the operating conditions.
The following list is a recommendation list regarding stern tube seals only. It is inapplicable
to the behaviour with regards to gears, clutches, roller bearings or other components of the
propulsion system.
The technical data has been provided by the oil companies.
The suitable sealing ring material is given for every oil listed and marked correspondingly
"x".
Oils marked with " * " have to be used in consultation with SKF Marine GmbH only due to
restriction in application.
Oils marked with " ** " are, in particular, environmentally friendly lubricants. The usage is
currently limited, therefore the oils should be used in consultation with SKF Marine GmbH
only.
We ask to inform us if oils / lubricants which are not listed are to be used. We shall test
these lubricants accordingly.
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Visc.
for use
LUBRICATION OIL LIST with
SAE cSt. General use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Agip
Acer 100 x x 100 x x
Blasia 100 x x 100 x
Cladium 120 SAE30 x x 30 108 x
Cladium 400 SAE30 x 30 108 x
Ote 68 x 64 x x
Ote 80 x 80 x x
BP
Bartran 320 x 318 x
Bartran 460 x 460 x
Bartran HV 68 x x 66 x
Bartran HV 100 x x x
Energol DL-MP 30 x x 30 110 x
Energol DL-MP 40 x x 40 148 x
Energol DS 3-153 x x 30 110 x
Energol DS 3-154 x x 40 148 x
Energol GR-XP 68 x x 68 x
Energol HLP 46 x x 46 x
Energol THB 68 x x 68 x
Energol THB 100 x x 96 x
Energol IC-HFX 203 x x 30 102 x
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Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name

Energol OE-HT 30 x x 30 110 x
Energol SHF HV 68 x x 68 x
Caltex ( Chevron Corp. )

Meropa 100 x x 100 x
Meropa Lubricant 150 x x 150 x
Regal Marine 77 x x 77 x
Regal Oil R&O 100 x x 96 x
Regal Oil R&O 68 x x 66 x
RPM Delo 100 Oil 20-20W x x 20/20W 61 x
RPM Delo 100 Oil 30 x x 30 94 x
RPM Delo 300 Oil 20-20W x x 20/20W 60 x
RPM Delo 300 Oil 30 x x 30 97 x
Delo 1000 Marine Oil 30 x x 30 110 x
Castrol
215 MX Super x x 30 103 x
220 MX Super x x 40 136 x
Alpha SP 68 x x 68 x
Alpha ZN 100 x x 100 x
Coral 2 * (Emergency oil) x x 222 x
Hyspin AWH - M 68 x x 68 x
Hyspin AWH - M100 x x 100 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Castrol CDX 30 x x 30 103 x

Marine MLC 30 x x 30 107 x
Marine MLC 40 x 40 139 x
Castrol MPX 30 x x 30 103 x
Nato 0-274 x x 30 101 x
Perfecto T 68 x x 68 x
Perfecto T 100 x x 96 x
RX Super 30 x x 30 108 x
MHP 153 x x 30 102 x
MHP 154 x x 40 136 x
TLX Plus 203 x x 30 102 x
HLX 30 x x 30 100 x
BioStat 100 ** x 100 x
Chevron ( FAMM distribution )

Delo 1000 Marine 30 x x 30 94 x
Delo 1000 Marine 40 x x 40 135 x
Delo 2000 Marine Oil x x 30 106 x
Delo 3000 Marine Oil x x 30 104 x
Gear Compound EP 100 x x 100 x
Gear Compound EP 150 x x 150 x
Mechanism LPS 46 x 46 x
Mechanism LPS 68 x x 68 x
Turbine Oil GST 100 x x 100 x
Turbine Oil GST 68 x x 68 x
Veritas 800 Marine 30 x x 30 114 x
Pinnacle Marine Gear 220 x 220 x
Taro 20 DP 30X x x 30 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Taro 40 XL 40X x x 40 x
Taro 50 XL 40X x x 40 x
ExxonMobil ( ex Esso and Mobil Oil )

Essolube X 3 SAE 30 x x 30 103 x
Essolube X 3 SAE40 x x 40 149 x
Exxmar 12 TP 30 x x 30 110 x
Exxmar 12 TP 40 x x 40 146 x
Exxmar 30 TP 30 x x 30 110 x
Exxmar 30 TP 40 x x 40 146 x
Exxmar XA x x 30 110 x
Nuto H 68 x x 68 x
Spartan EP 100 x x 100 x
Spartan EP 320 x 320 x
Stermar 220 x 220 x
Teresstic 32 x x 32 x
Teresstic 68 x x 68 x
UNIVIS N 100 x x 100 98 x
Mobil Delvac 1330 x x 30 106 x
Mobil Delvac MX15W-40 x x 123 x
Mobil DTE 15M x x 46 x
Mobil DTE Oil Extra Heavy x x 146 x
Mobil DTE Oil Heavy x x 95 x
Mobil DTE Oil Heavy Medium x x 65 x
Mobil DTE Oil BB x x 50 218 x
Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 x x 46 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name

Mobilgard M50 x x 40 142 x
Mobilgard 300 x x 30 111 x
Mobilgard M 440 x x 40 143 x
Mobilgard ADL 40 x x 40 141 x
Mobil Sterntube Lubricant * (Emerg. oil) x 385 x
Mobilgear 626 x x 68 x
Mobilgear 600 XP 68 x x 68 x
Mobilgear SHC XMP220 * x 220 x
Mobilgear SHC XMP320 * x 320 x
Mobil Vacuoline 528 x x 150 x
Fuchs Europe Schmierstoffe

Renolin CLP 220 * x x 220 x
Renolin CLP 320 * x x 320 x
Fuji Kosan
Fukkol AD Turbine 68 x x 68 x
Fukkol Hydrol X-100 x x 100 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Fukkol Marine 312 x x 30 106 x

Fukkol Marine 320 x x 30 105 x
Fukkol SAE ACE 307 x x 30 107
General Sekiyu K.K.

See ExxonMobil Products
Gulf Oil Marine Ltd.

GulfSea SuperBear 3008 x x 30 x
Idemitsu
Daphne Super Gear Oil x x 150 x
Ina Maziva Rijeka Croatia

Gorgonela S 30 x x 30 106 x x x
Gorgonela S 40 x x 40 147 x x x
Rubella 30 x x 30 107 x x x
Rubella 40 x x 40 148 x x x
Sagartia 30 x x 30 106 x x x
Sagartia 40 x x 40 147 x x x
Turbo 32 x x 32 x
Turbo 46 x x 46 x
Irving Oil
Marine LSX 530 x x 30 103 x
Marine MTX 1230 x x 30 107 x
Marine MTX 1240 x 40 139 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name

Kendall Noviol b.v.

F-L Select Motor Oil x x 30 103 x
F-L Select Motor Oil 20W20 x x 20/W20 68,2 x
Kenoil R&O AW 68 x x 0/W20 67,6 x
Super-D III Series 3 Motor Oil x x 30 106,4 x
Kyodo Oil Co. / Japan Energy Corp.

See TOTAL LUBMARINE / INDUSTRIE
Klüber
Klübersynth GEM 4-320N * x 320 x
Klüberbio EG 2-100 ** x 100 x x
Klüberbio EG 2-150 ** x 150 x x
Klüberbio RM 2-100 ** x 100 x x
Klüberbio RM 2-150 ** x 150 x x
Lukoil
Lukoil Navigo TPEO 40/40 x x 40 x
Lukoil Navigo 6 SO x x 30 x
MAN Diesel & Turbo SE

PrimeServLube Bio P 1000 ** x 30 100 x x
NESTE
Vaihteisto 220 EP x x 220 x
Vaihteisto 320 EP x x 305 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Nippon Oil Co.

Diamond Marine T 104 x 30 96 x
Diamond Marine T 203 A x 40 145 x
Diamond Marine T 303 A x x 30 95,5 x
Diamond Marine T 304 A x 40 141 x
MDL PS 30 (ren. Super MDL PS 30) x x 30 106
MDL HDS 30 (ren. Super MDL HDS 30) x x 30 109
Petrobras Distribuidora
Lubrax MD-300 SAE 30 x x 30 113 x
Lubrax MD-400 SAE 30 x x 30 111 x
Marbrax CAD-308 x x 30 103 x
Marbrax CAD-65-OF x x 30 114 x
Marbrax CCD-310 x x 30 109 x
Marbrax TR-86 x x 111 x
Marbrax HV-68 x x 68 x
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Duron 30 x x 30 x
Reginol
Gear Gl 1 x x 80 142 x
Hykraft 150 x x 137 x
Hykraft 68 x 20 64 x
Industrygear EP 100 x 99 x
Shell
Argina S 30 x 30 104 x
Argina S 40 x 40 139 x
Argina T 30 x x 30 104 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Argina X 40 x x 40 135 x
Arginia XL 40 x x 40 139 x
Gadinia 30 x x 30 104 x
Gadinia 40 x x 40 139 x
Gadinia AL30 x x 30 101 x
Gadinia AL40 x x 40 138 x
Melina 30 x x 30 104 x
Melina 40 x x 40 145 x
Melina S 30 x x 30 104 x
Omala S2 G 68 (ren. Omala 68) x x 68 x
Omala S2 G 320 (ren. Omala 320) x 320 x
Rimula R3+ SAE30 x x 30 118 x
Sirius 15W-40 x 40 101 x
Rimula X 15W-40 x x 40 105 x
Sirius X 30 x x 30 101 x
Sirius X 40 x x 40 139 x
Strombus MP * (Emergency oil) x 273 x
Tellus S2 M 100 (ren. Tellus 100) x x 100 x
Morlina S2 B 46 (ren. Morlina 46) x 46 x
Morlina S2 B 100 (ren. Morlina 100) x 100 x
Tellus S2 V 68 (ren. Tellus T 68) x x 68 x
Tellus S2 V 100 (ren. Tellus T 100) x x 100 x
Turbo T 46 x x 49 x
Turbo T 68 x x 63 x
Turbo T 78 x x 76 x
Vitrea 68 x x 68 x
Vitrea 100 x x 100 x
Vitrea 220 x 220 x
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.

See Shell Products
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Statoil
Statoil Sternway 220 x 220 x
Statoil Loadway EP 150 x x 150 x
Statoil Loadway EP 100 x 100 x
Statoil Loadway Marine 68 x x 68 x
Statoil HydraWay HMA 68 x x 70 x
Statoil HydraWay HMA 100 x x 100 x
Statoil MarWay 1030 x x 106 x
Statoil MarWay 1040 x x 137 x
Statoil Sternway Bio 100 ** x 100 x x
Teboil
Teboil Ward L10T x x 30 110 x
Terrosolve
EnviroLogic 3068 ** x 68 x x
EnviroLogic 3100 ** x 100 x x
Texaco ( FAMM distribution )

Meropa 100 x x 95 x
Meropa 150 x 142 x
Meropa 460 x 437 x
Rando HD 68 x x 68 x
Regal R&O 100 x x 92 x
Regal R&O 68 x x 68 x
Taro 30 DP x x 30 99 x
Taro 40 DP x x 40 145 x
Taro 16 XD x x 40 139 x
Taro 40 XL x x 40 145 x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Ursa Oil ED 30 x x 30 97 x
Ursa Oil ED 40 x x 40 173 x
Ursa Super Plus 30 x x 30 102 x
Ursa Super Plus 40 x x 40 160 x
TOTAL LUBMARINE ( ex Elf Marine )

Atlanta Marine 30 x x 30 105 x
Atlanta Marine D 3005 x x 30 105 x
Aurelia TI 3030 x x 30 110 x
Aurelia XL 3030 x x 30 110 x
Bioneptan 100 ** x 100 x x
Disola M 3015 x x 30 110 x
Disola M 4015 x x 40 145 x
Disola M 3020 x x 30 110 x
Disola M 4020 x x 40 140 x
Disola MT 30 x x 30 110 x
Disola MT 40 x x 40 139 x
Preslia 100 (ren. Turbine T 100) x x 30 95 x
Preslia 68 (ren. Turbine T 68) x x 20 71 x
Epona Z 150 (ren. Elf Epona Z 150) x x 148 x
TOTAL INDUSTRIE
Rubia H 30 x x 30 100 x
Rubia H 40 x x 40 150 x
Rubia S 30 x x 30 100 x
Rubia S 40 x x 40 155 x
Biohydran TMP 100 ** x 100 x x
SKF Marine GmbH

Visc.
for use
40°C
Hydraulic Oil
FKM (Viton)
(Perbunan)
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Bio Oil
Other
NBR
Product Name
Vickers Leeds
BIOGEAR XP 68 ** x 68 x x
BIOGEAR XP 100 ** x 100 x x
ECOSURE SMX 68 ** x 68 x x
ECOSURE SMX 100 ** x 100 x x
Hydrox 21 (2024) * (Emergency oil) x 50 273 x
Hydrox 550 (2018) x x 20/30 70 x
Hydrox 8 EP (2019) x x 105 x
Hydrox EP 150 x 150 x
Hydrox Bio 68 ** x 20 68 x x
Wisura
Dimol HD x x 30 105 x
Panta SAE20 x x 20 60 x
SKF Marine GmbH

SKF Marine GmbH
STERN TUBE SEAL INSTALLATION RECORD
Telefax
Please send back a copy of this completed STERN TUBE SEAL INSTALLATION RECORD (use
one form per stern tube).
To SIMPLEX Service Department (S243)

Fax Number +49 (40) 3011-1953 E-Mail service@skf-marine.com
From Date
Telephone Fax
E-Mail
Ship Name Yard
SKF Order No. Hull
1. CHECK OF INSTALLATION AND TOLERANCES: AFT SEAL

SKF Drawing No. SKF Serial No.
Description According drawing Actual measurement

Aft seal, design length +/- mm mm
O: Liner eccentricity to be measured with Against 0 mm mm
dial gauges at seal chamber.
Wear down gauge reading (poker gauge Top: mm
reading) without copper washer Bottom: mm
Remark: Maximum values are shown in drawing SAZ: 3-195-6187-000 “INSTALLTION TOLERANCES”.
2. CHECK OF INSTALLATION AND TOLERANCES: FORWARD SEAL

SKF Drawing No. SKF Serial No.
Description According drawing Actual measurement

Fwd seal, design length mm mm
O: Liner eccentricity to be measured with Against 0 mm mm
dial gauges at seal chamber.
Remark: Maximum values are shown in drawing SAZ: 3-195-6187-000 “INSTALLTION TOLERANCES”.
The values are measured under the supervision of:
Sign Yard Sign Owner
Name in CAPITAL LETTERS Name in CAPITAL LETTERS
Location and Date
Rev.: 03/2016
E_3-195-6187-000_Installation-Record_SC3
SPARE PARTS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SPARE PARTS ORDERING
All parts / replacements shall be ordered from SKF Marine GmbH by furnishing the
following information:
• The information marked by * on the cover page of the delivered product
• Designation of the parts required **
• Pos.-No. of the parts required **
• Quantity of the parts required **
** See enclosed drawings / parts lists
Please use the following contacts or one of our worldwide service stations (see enclosed
leaflet):
SKF Marine GmbH
Ship components spares / service
Department S 24
Hermann-Blohm-Straße 5
20457 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 40 3011 – 0 extension see table

Fax: +49 40 3011 -1987 (seals)
Fax: +49 40 3011 -1937 (separators)
E-mail: spareparts@skf-marine.com
Web address: www.skf-marine.com
24 Hrs. Emergency hotline: +49 172 437 47 78
Product-
Department Extension
Range
Shaft- Quotations for spare parts -1195

components
Commercial order-handling of orders for spare parts -1283
Seals,
Delegating of technicians -2964
Bearings,
Sterntube-Bushes, Guarantee handling and service, technical consulting and -1279
Flexitube support -2395
Quotations for spare parts -2967

Commercial order-handling of orders for spare parts -1209
TURBULO
separators Delegating of technicians -2964
Guarantee handling and service, technical consulting and -1279
support -2395
Rev.: 08.03.2016
E_Spare Parts and Technical Support.doc
Sales Agents and Service Stations
for Simplex and Turbulo products
Headquarters Sales Agents Service Stations

Sales Agents
Africa (excl. Egypt) Bangladesh Caribbean Countries

Maritime Propulsion Technologies Ltd. see Singapore see USA
2 Withens Close
Weaverham, Northwich Belgium Central America, Chile, Colombia
Cheshire CW8 3JJ see Netherlands see USA
United Kingdom
Fax: +44-1606-85 15 17 Bermuda Islands China
Tel.: +44-1606-85 32 28 see USA SKF Marine Shanghai Ltd.
Mobile: +44-7879-84 38 98 Room 906, Tower B, Central Tower, No. 567
technical@maritimepro.com Brazil Lan Gao Road, Putuo District
Contact: Andy Thomson Fuji Metalock Brasil S.A. 200333 Shanghai
Rua da Gamboa 281 P.R. China
Argentina 20220-324 Rio de Janeiro RJ Fax: +86-21-60 37 07 68
Unión Técnica S.A. - NAUTA Brazil Tel.: +86-21-60 37 07 60
Laprida 623 Tel.: +55-21-2253 0552 shanghai@skf-marine.com
1642 San Isidro/Buenos Aires Mobile: +55-21-7834 5286 www.skf-marine.com
Rep. Argentina sales@fujimetalock.com.br
Fax: +54-11-47 42 80 47 www.fujimetalock.com.br Croatia
Tel.: +54-11-47 43 88 02 Contact: Capt. Fabio Ruiz Imex Marine d.o.o.
nauta@uniontecnica.com.ar Flanatička 25
www.uniontecnica.com.ar Brunei 52100 Pula
Contact: Steen Lienhard, see Singapore Croatia
Ulf Lienhard, Hans Dyrzka Fax: +385-52-50 23 30
Bulgaria Tel.: +385-52-50 23 66
Australia Morgan Ltd. Mobile: +385-98-25 49 89
Dutton Services Pty. Ltd. 29A, Michael Koloni Str. info@imex-marine.hr
P.O. Box 119 9000 Varna
Melton, Victoria, 3337 Bulgaria Cyprus
Australia Fax: +359-52-60 19 05 M.I.E. Services Ltd.
Fax: +61-3-54 28 93 92 Tel.: +359-52-63 12 22 1-3 Spatharikou Street
Mobile: +61-4-33 89 82 39 +359-52-61 57 09 4004 Mesa Yeitonia
david@duttonservices.com Mobile: +359-888-21 58 31 Limassol
www.duttonservices.com +359-888-20 13 43 Cyprus
Contact: David Dutton office@morganbg.com Fax: +357-25-34 56 39
www.morganbg.com Tel.: +357-25-88 99 99
Bahama Islands Contact: Emil Petrov info@mieserv.cy.net
see USA www.miegroup.com.cy
Canada Contact: Michael Ajini
Bahrain see USA
see Middle East
SKF Marine Sales Agents
Denmark Greece Korea

SKF Danmark A/S M.I.E. Company Limited SKF Marine Korea Ltd.
Stamholmen 151, 7 Kanari 1 #1812 Ocean Tower
Hvidovre Piraeus 185 37 203 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro
Denmark Greece Haeundae-gu
Fax: +45-43 96 63 30 Fax: +30-210-453 92 34 48093 Busan
Tel.: +45-43 43 66 33 Tel.: +30-210-459 88 00 Republic of Korea
Mobile: +45 2231 7375 commercial@mie.gr Fax: +82-51-740 57 04
skf.danmark@skf.com www.miegreece.gr Tel.: +82-51-740 57 00
www.skf.dk Contact: Nicholas Kolliarakis sales.kr@skf-marine.com
Contact: Peter Mortensen
Hong Kong Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya
Ecuador SKF Marine Hong Kong Ltd. see Middle East
see USA Unit 2210-11, 22/F,
China United Centre Malaysia
Egypt 28 Marble Road, North Point see Singapore
MEMCO Modern Engineering & Marine Co. Hong Kong SAR
12 El Karamalli St. Fax: +852-25 41 21 71 Mexico
Sidi Gaber - Alexandria Tel.: +852-31 81 78 30 see USA
Egypt info.cn@skf-marine.com
Fax: +20-3-545 06 55 www.skf-marine.com Middle East (excl. Egypt)
Tel.: +20-3-545 45 02 M.I.E. (Overseas) Ltd.
+20-3-542 32 76 Iceland 1-3 Spatharikou Street
info@memco-alex.com Hedinn HF 4004 Mesa Yeitonia
ahmed.yacoub@memco-alex.com Gjáhella 4 Limassol
essmat.yacoub@memco-alex.com 221 Hafnarfjördur Cyprus
Contact: Mrs. Essmat Yacoub, Iceland Fax: +357-25-34 66 26
Mr. Ahmed Yacoub Fax: +354-5-69 21 01 Tel.: +357-25-88 98 00
Tel.: +354-5-69 21 00 info@mieserv.cy.net
Finland hedinn@hedinn.is www.miegroup.com.cy
ATP-Trading Oy www.hedinn.is Contact: Michael Ajini
Vartiokyläntie 9
00950 Helsinki India, Indonesia Myanmar
Finland see Singapore see Singapore
Fax: +358-9-325 08 83
Tel.: +358-9-325 00 55 Iran, Iraq Netherlands
Mobile: +358-400-70 10 56 see Middle East B.V. Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart
antti.parkkinen@atp-trading.fi P.O. Box 165
www.atp-trading.fi Israel 2980 AD Ridderkerk
Contact: Antti Parkkinen see Cyprus Nikkelstraat 7
2984 AM Ridderkerk
France Italy Netherlands
Equimer Teknomec S.R.L. Fax.: +31-88-368 00 01
30 Av. Amiral Lemonnier Via Terenzio 35 Tel.: +31-88-368 00 00
78160 Marly-le Roi 00193 Rome, Italy Mobile: +31-6-54 74 80 81
France Fax: +39-06-68 89 99 23 info@tbu.nl
Fax: +33-1-39 16 31 94 Tel.: +39-06-68 89 99 1 www.tbu.nl
Tel.: +33-1-39 16 35 80 rcolombo@rig.it Contact: H.F. Uittenbogaart
equimer@equimer.com
www.equimer.com Japan New Zealand
Bollfilter Japan Ltd. Mitchell & Bailie Ltd.
Germany Imon Kobe Bldg. 13F P.O. Box 40-219
SKF Marine GmbH 95 Edo-machi Glenfield
Hermann-Blohm-Str. 5 Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0033 Auckland 1310
20457 Hamburg Japan New Zealand
Germany Fax: +81-78-331 80 32 Fax: +64-9-444 33 29
Fax: +49-40-30 11-19 00 Tel.: +81-78-331 80 31 Tel.: +64-9-444 94 22
Tel.: +49-40-30 11-0 info@bollfilter.jp Mobile: +64-27-475 94 35
sales@skf-marine.com www.bollfilter.jp Contact: Anne Bailie
www.skf-marine.com mitbai@xtra.co.nz,
Jordan Alan Bailie
see Middle East mitbai2@xtra.co.nz
SKF Marine Sales Agents
Norway Russia Thailand

Reed Olsen & Schytz A/S SKF Russia see Singapore
P.O. Box 15 - Lilleaker Marata Str. 69-71
0216 Oslo Renaissance Plaza, Lit. A Turkey
Norway 191119 St. Petersburg Izer Denizcilik Ve Gemi San.
Fax: +47-2-2 13 30 31 Russia Dis. Tic. Ltd.
Tel.: +47-2-2 13 30 30 Fax: +7-812-336 75 61 Evliyacelebi Mahallesi,
Mobile: +47-90 09 00 69 Tel.: +7-812-336 75 60 Istasyon Caddesi,
ros@ros.no maxim.somov@skf.com Giptas Sanayi Sitesi
www.ros.no www.skf-marine.com D blok No: 24
Contact: Mr. Ivar J. Flinder 34944 Tuzla Istanbul
Saudi Arabia Turkey
Oman see Middle East Fax: +90-216-446 87 22
see Middle East Tel.: +90-216-446 87 31
Singapore info@izerdenizcilik.com.tr
Pakistan SKF Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd. www.izerdenizcilik.com.tr
see Singapore 33, Benoi Road, Pioneer Lot After office hours:
Singapore 627784 Tel.: +90-533-249 22 82
Peru Singapore Contact: Hasan Izer
see USA Fax: +65-66 86 33 43
Tel.: +65-66 86 33 73 United Arab Emirates
Philippines simplex.sg@skf-marine.com see Middle East
see Singapore www.skf-marine.com
United Kingdom
Poland Spain Simplex-Turbulo Co. Ltd.
REM Elblag Sp.z o.o. Pasch y Cia S.A. Wherwell Priory
ul. Grunwaldzka 106a Capitán Haya, 9 Wherwell
82-300 Elblag 28020 Madrid Hampshire SP11 7JH
Poland Spain United Kingdom
Fax: +48-55 612-83-73 Fax: +34-91-555 13 41 Fax: +44-1264-86 01 80
Tel.: +48-695 330 342 Tel.: +34-91-598 37 60 Tel.: +44-1264-86 01 86
piotr.makowski@rem.elblag.pl info@madrid.pasch.es spares@simplexturbulo.com
marine@rem.elblag.pl www.pasch.es www.simplexturbulo.com
www.rem.elblag.pl After office hours:
Contact: Piotr Makowski Sri Lanka Tel.: +44-1264-86 01 77
see Singapore Mobile: +44-7917-12 84 74
Portugal
Cogema-Comércio Geral Sweden USA
de Máquinas, Limitada Simplex Turbulo System AB Simplex Americas LLC
Rua Lagares El Rei P.O. Box 2003 20 Bartles Corner Road
Lote 1481-r/c-D 445 02 Surte Flemington,
1700-268 Lisbon Sweden 08822 New Jersey
Portugal Fax: +46-31-795 60 94 USA
Fax: +351-21-355 74 98 Tel.: +46-31-795 60 95 Fax: +1-908-237 95 03
Tel.: +351-21-355 68 43 Mobile: +46-70-778 10 31 Tel.: +1-908-237 90 99
+351-21-314 01 62 +46-76-898 71 85 Mobile: +1-908-581 09 00
geral@cogema.pt frank.b@simplexts.se info@simplexamericas.com
www.cogema.com.pt www.simplexts.se www.simplexamericas.com
Qatar Syria Venezuela

see Middle East see Middle East see USA
Romania Taiwan Vietnam

Danube Rainbow S.R.L. Soonex Co. Ltd. see Singapore
Marine Equipment & Ship Systems 10F, No. 57, Sect. 2,
27 Alexandru Cernat Street Tun Hwa South Road Yemen
800087 Galati Taipei 10681 see Middle East
Romania Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel./Fax: +40-236-46 39 58 Fax: +886-2-27 01 01 57
Mobile: +40-722-64 07 97 Tel.: +886-2-27 07 01 37
danuberainbow93@gmail.com soonex@tpts7.seed.net.tw
Contact: Victor Ionita service@soonex.com.tw
Service Stations
Argentina Brazil Croatia

Cromwell & Cie. S.A. Metalock Brasil Ltda. Viktor Servisi d.o.o.
California St. 733 Rua da Gamboa 281 Martinscica bb
1168 Buenos Aires 20220-324 Rio de Janeiro / RJ 51000 Rijeka
Rep. Argentina Brazil Croatia
Fax: +54-11-43 02 80 16 Tel.: +55-21-2516 5561 Contact: Stanko Milos, Technical Director
+54-11-43 02 74 07 Mobile: +55-21-7843 9648 Fax: +385-51-21 72 29
Tel.: +54-11-43 01-41 24 rio@metalock.com.br Mobile: +385-98-23 25 11
+54-11-43 01-41 25 www.metalock.com.br stanko.milos@lenac.hr
+54-11-43 01-50 69 Contact: Bruno Curti Vladimir Bruketa, Managing Director
+54-11-43 01-06 02 Fax: +385-51-21 72 29
Mobile: +54-911-44 15 47 94 Canada Tel.: +385-51-40 55 97
+54-911-49 17 71 91 see USA Mobile: +385-98-39 42 70
info@cromwell.com.ar vladimir.bruketa@lenac.hr
www.cromwell.com.ar Chile www.lenac.hr
Contact: F. Orti ASMAR Shipbuilding and Docking Co.
Base Naval Cyprus
Australia P.O. Box 104 One Tech Services Ltd.
Dutton Services Pty. Ltd. Talcahuano 3, Thalias Street
P.O. Box 119 Chile 3011 Limassol
Melton, Victoria, 3337 Tel: +56-41-274 40 00 P.O. Box 59649
Australia Service/after office hours: 4011 Limassol
Fax: +61-354 28 93 92 Christian Johnson Cyprus
Mobile: +61-433 89 82 39 Tel.: +56-41-274 44 40 Fax: +357-25-34 22 13
david@duttonservices.com cjohnson@asmar.cl Tel.: +357-25-82 89 96
Contact: David Dutton Marcelo Flores Mobile: +357-99 55 15 44
Tel.: +56-41-274 49 83 technical@onetech.com.cy
Bahama Islands mfloresv@asmar.cl www.onetech.com.cy
see Netherlands Antilles / Bramar Caribbean
see USA China Estonia
SKF Marine Shanghai Ltd. Nordsafe Oü
Bahrain Room 906, Tower B, Central Tower, No. 567 Akadeemia Tee 68
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Lan Gao Road, Putuo District 12618 Tallinn
Yard Co. (ASRY) 200333 Shanghai Estonia
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Hidd Fax: +86-21-60 37 07 68 info@nordsafe-engineering.com
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Service/after office hours: P.O.BOX 65
Tel.: +973-36 28 73 99 100 Tórshavn
Contact: Mr. Alexander Reily Fax: +298 30 11 01
Tel.: +298 30 11 00
Contact: Johan Hentze
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johan.hentze@mest.fo
www.mest.fo
After office hours: +298 79 11 00
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France Hong Kong Korea

Chantier Naval de Marseille Hongkong United Dockyards Ltd. SKF Marine Korea Ltd.
Terre Plein de Mourepiane Tytl 108 RP, Sai Tso Wan Road #1812 Ocean Tower
Porte 4 CS 40034 Tsing Yi Island, New Territories 203 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro
13344 Marseille Cedex 15 Hong Kong SAR Haeundae-gu
France Fax: +852-2-4 33 01 80 48093 Busan
Fax: +33-4-91 60 31 58 Tel.: +852-2-4 31 28 28 Republic of Korea
Tel.: +33-4-91 58 09 82 Mobile: +852-91 92 80 07 Fax: +82-51-740 57 04
info@cndm.eu shiprepair@hud.com.hk Tel.: +82-51-740 57 00
www.cndm.eu www.hud.com.hk www.skf-marine.com
Service/after office hours: Sales/after office hours:
Damen Shiprepair Brest Tel.: +852-2431 2606 Mr. Hyunsoo Jeon
Rue Emile de Carcaradec Mr. Philip Leung Mobile: +82-10-90 01-30 85
P.O. Box 31 122 sales.kr@sfk-marine.com
29211 Brest Cedex 1 Iceland After sales dept: Mr. Jaesig Seo
France Hedinn HF Mobile: +82-10-89 12-57 07
Fax: +33-2-98 44 47 22 Gjáhella 4 service.kr@skf-marine.com
Tel.: +33-2-98 43 43 43 221 Hafnarfjördur
info-dsbr@damen.com Iceland Malta
www.damenshiprepair.com/brest Fax: +354-569 21 01 Palumbo Malta Shipyard Ltd.
Tel.: +354-569 21 00 The Docks, Ghajin Dwieli Road
Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque hedinn@hedinn.is PLA 9056 Malta
Route des Docks www.hedinn.is Fax: +356-21 82 40 27
P.O. Box 2074 Tel.: +356-23 96 00 00
59376 Dunkerque Cedex 1 Italy (Operator)
France Jobson Italia Srl maltashipyard@palumbo.it
Tel.: +33-3-28 63 90 75 Via delle Pianazze 150 www.palumbo.it
Fax: +33-3-28 66 48 00 19136 La Spezia (SP)
info-dsdu@damen.com Italy Middle East
www.damenshiprepair.com/dunkerque Fax: +39-018-798 41 96 see Cyprus
Tel.: +39-018-798 42 01
Equimer jobale@jobsonitalia.com Netherlands
30 Av. Amiral Lemonnier www.jobsonitalia.com B.V. Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart
78160 Marly-Le-Roi P.O. Box 165
France Palumbo SpA 2980 AD Ridderkerk
Fax: +33-1-39 16 31 94 Via S. Raineri Nikkelstraat 7
Tel.: +33-1-39 16 35 80 98122 Messina 2984 AM Ridderkerk
equimer@equimer.com Italy The Netherlands
www.equimer.com Fax +39-090-67 22 09 Tel.: +31-88 36 8 00 00
Contact: Mrs. Dominique Lefebvre (sales), Tel. +39-090-71 20 69 Fax: +31-88 36 8 00 01
Mr. Thibault de Fouchier (servicing) sales.shipyard@palumbogroup.mc Mobile: +31-6 54 74 80 81
www.palumbo.it info@tbu.nl
Germany www.tbu.nl
SKF Marine GmbH Palumbo Group SpA Contact: H.F. Uittenbogaart
Hermann-Blohm-Str. 5 Via Calata Marinella (Int. Porto) Service/after office hours:
20457 Hamburg 80133 Napoli Mobile: +31-6 53 20 99 03
Germany Italy Mr. N.F.W. Uittenbogaart
Fax: +49-40-30 11-1987 (quotations) Fax: +39-081-553 84 55
+49-40-30 11-1953 (orders) Tel: +39-081-28 71 4 Netherlands Antilles
Tel.: +49-40-30 11-0 sales.shipyard@palumbogroup.mc Curaçao Drydock Co. Inc.
Mobile: +49-172-437 47 78 www.palumbo.it Dokweg 1
service@skf-marine.com Willemstad
www.skf-marine.com Japan Curaçao
Bollfilter Japan Ltd. Tlx.: 1107, 1207, 3443
Greece Imon Kobe Bldg. 13F Fax: +599-9-736 55 80
see Cyprus 95 Edo-machi Tel.: +599-9-733 02 71/86/97
Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0033 Mobile: +599-9-560 32 24
Japan +599-9-669 38 57
Fax: +81-78-331 80 32 +599-9-510 30 29
Tel.: +81-78-331 80 31 cac@cdmnv.com
info@bollfilter.jp www.cdmnv.com
www.bollfilter.jp
SKF Marine Service Stations
Bramar Caribbean BV South Africa Tunisia

Kaya Beethoven 7 Dormac Marine & Engineering CMR Compagnie Mediterraneenne
Willemstad 1 Belfast Road de Reparation Tunisie
Curaçao Bayhead P.O. Box 10
Tel./Fax: +599-9-767 43 36 Durban 7050 Menzel Bourguiba
Mobile: +599-9-513 85 24 Republic of South Africa Tunisia
ben@bramarcaribbean.com Fax: +27-31-205 89 41 Fax: +216-7-241 83 54
www.bramarcaribbean.com +27-31-205 88 12 Tel.: +216-7-241 85 90
+27-31-205 50 27 cmrtun@cmrtunisie.com
New Zealand Tel.: +27-31-274 15 00 www.cmrtunisie.com
Mitchell & Bailie Ltd. ship@dormac.net Contact: Mr. Touhami Ben Gaied
P.O. Box 40-219 www.dormac.net
Glenfield Turkey
Auckland 1310 Hesper Engineering (Pty.) Ltd. see Germany
New Zealand A division of Novatech (Pty.) Ltd.
Fax: +64-9-444 33 29 Verbena Street United Arab Emirates
Tel.: +64-9-444 94 22 7420 Paarden Eiland, Cape Town Dubai Drydocks
Mobile: +64-27-475 94 35 Republic of South Africa P.O. Box 8988
Contact: Anne Bailie Fax: +27-21-510 43 00 Dubai
mitbai@xtra.co.nz, Tel.: +27-21-510 43 01 United Arab Emirates
Alan Bailie Mobile: +27-82 808 37 85 Fax: +971-4-345 01 16
mitbai2@xtra.co.nz jamesw@hesper.co.za +971-4-345 13 57
www.hesper.co.za Tel.: +971-4-345 13 53
Poland +971-4-345 06 26
see Germany Spain drydocks@drydocks.gov.ae
Pasch y Cia S.A. www.drydocks.gov.ae
Portugal Capitán Haya, 9
Lisnave Estaleiros Navais, S.A. 28020 Madrid United Kingdom
Mitrena Yard Spain Simplex-Turbulo Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 135 Fax: +34-91-555 13 41 Wherwell Priory
2901-901 Setubal Tel.: +34-91-598 37 60 Wherwell
Portugal jazpiazu@madrid.pasch.es Hampshire SP11 7JH
Fax: +351-265-71 92 21 Service/after office hours: United Kingdom
Tel.: +351-265-79 91 00 Mr. Juan Antonio Azpiazu Fax: +44-1264-86 01 80
mec@lisnave.pt Tel.: +34-650 90 61 54 Tel.: +44-1264-86 01 86
www.lisnave.pt spares@simplexturbulo.com
Pasch y Cía S.A. www.simplexturbulo.com
Russia Campo Volantin, 24-3° After office hours:
see Germany 48007 Bilbao Tel.: +44-1264-86 01 77
Spain
Singapore Fax: +34-94-413 26 62 USA
SKF Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd. Tel.: +34-94-413 26 60 Simplex Americas LLC
33, Benoi Road, Pioneer Lot jmllosa@bilbao.pasch.es 20 Bartles Corner Road
Singapore 627784 Service/after office hours: Flemington,
Singapore Mr. Juan Maria Llosa New Jersey 08822
Fax: +65-66 86 33 43 Mobile: +34-649 948 217 USA
Tel.: +65-66 86 33 73 www.pasch.es Fax: +1-908-237 95 03
simplex.sg@skf-marine.com Tel.: +1-908-237 90 99
www.skf-marine.com Sweden Mobile: +1-908-581 09 00
Service/after office hours: Simplex Turbulo System AB info@simplexamericas.com
Mary Lim (Logistics) P.O. Box 2003 www.simplexamericas.com
Mobile: +65-98 20 78 78 445 02 Surte
Jeffree Wang (Servicing) Sweden
Mobile: +65-96 27 44 19 Fax: +46-31-795 60 94
Tan Hung Bak (Sales) Tel.: +46-31-795 60 95
Mobile: +65-96 23 59 79 Mobile: +46-70-778 10 31
+46-76-898 71 85
frank.b@simplexts.se
www.simplexts.se
Worldwide limited to Underwater Service
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Miami, Florida 33127 Eastleigh
USA USA SO53 4TE Hampshire
Tel. +1-757-892 46 89 Office Tel.: +1-305-571-97 00 United Kingdom
Contact: George H. Aristizabal 24 hour Tel.: +1-305-571-97 00 Tel.: +44-23-80 26 98 66
Sales & Business Development office@miamidiver.com Tel.: +31-10-438 66 44
www.phnx-international.com www.miamidiver.com Mobile: +31-6-53 15 77 66
subseasolutionsinfo@gmail.com umc@umc-int.com
Global Business Development and Sales www.umc-int.com
Rick Shilling Contact: Jean-Paul Engels
Tel.: +1-914-826-00 45
rick.shilling@comcast.net
All other countries

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- PACKAGE ORDER

Scope of Supply: 1183221

STERNTUBE SEALS SIMPLEX Seal

*Building Yard: Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Ind

*Hull-No / *IMO-No.: CT370-01

*Name of Ship: UNKNOWN*

● Cover Sheet Package

SAFETY ● General Notes and Safety Instructions Seals PART 1

• Cover Sheet Bearings

OIL LIST ● List of allowed Oil Brands PART 8

Aft seal SAC:3-769-0161-000.0

Installation tolerances SAZ:3-195-6187-000.

Sterntube lub. oil diagram SAZ:3-195-7196-000.

Oil tank (30l) SAZ:3-195-3892-000.

Forward seal SAC:3-868-0121-000.1

Lub. oil diagram SAZ:3-195-3962-000.

Oil tank (15l) SAZ:3-195-3887-000.

Plummer Block SLT:3-450-0622-000.2

Chock liner item 70 SLT:4-450-0060-070.

Chock liner item 71 SLT:4-450-0060-071.

General and Safety

For the delivered Products

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1.1 Explanation of symbols

WARNING! Personal injury or death!

WARNING! Danger from electric current!

ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

1.2 Special notation used

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1.3 Information regarding the operating manual

1.4 Other applicable documents applicable documents

1.5 Liability and warranty

ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

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1.6 Copyright Protection

ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

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1.8 Spare parts

ATTENTION! Danger of material damage!

ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

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2.1 Intended use

The intended use of the delivered products (also referred to as

Operational safety is only guaranteed if the equipment is used according to the

ATTENTION! Danger of material and property damage!

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2.2 Contents of the operating manual

2.3 Changes and conversions to the equipment

2.4 Responsibility of the customer

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2.5 Requirements of the personnel

Hull-No / IMO-No.: CT370-01

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Hull-No / IMO-No.: CT370-01

Name of Ship: UNKNOWN

Hull-No / IMO-No.: CT370-01

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