Heavy-duty truck and trailer oil-bath wheel seals have been added to the line of aftermarket wheel-end parts offerings from Meritor. The seals feature a wide-seal band, a multi-zone labyrinth design, low-friction bumpers, and a thick steel casing (0.07 in.) to help prevent installation damage. The standard model is manufactured from nitrile rubber (NBR) while the premium model uses hydrogenated nitrile rubber, or HNBR. The premium model is compatible with all lubricants, including synthetics.
“These new wheel seals continue our ‘complete solutions’ approach to expanding Meritor’s aftermarket product portfolio,” said Tim Bauer, business unit director, Undercarriage Products. “Adding the wheel seals will serve to strengthen our comprehensive all-makes, wheel-end offerings to fleets, dealers and distributors across North America.”
Meritor oil-bath wheel seals will be distributed from the manufacturer’s North American distribution centers in Florence, Ky., and Brampton, Ont. The warranty for the seals will be one year or 150,000 miles for the standard model, and two years or 300,000 miles for the premium model. Extended warranty coverage is available.