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Michael Callaghan	19/08/2022 10:04:44
173 forum posts 7 photos	Hi, is it still possible to get spindle seals for fobco drills. Thanks
mgnbuk	19/08/2022 10:27:22
1394 forum posts 103 photos	You might struggle if the seal is a bespoke part - it appears that O'Brian Manufacturing (which seems to have been the last iteration of O'Brian Engineering who made the Fobco drills) was dissolved in April 2021. Could you post details / pictures of the seal, which may aid identification ? Nigel B.
noel shelley	19/08/2022 10:38:58
2308 forum posts 33 photos	IF it is a standard seal it will be known by its OD X ID X Width. Often now even imperial sizes will be expressed in metric. There are several types of material, nitrile, Viton Etc Viton has the benefit of higher temperature and a stainless spring, R23 is a double lip seal, which in this application may be a denefit to. Most good bearing suppliers should be able to help you. Good luck Noel.
Michael Callaghan	19/08/2022 11:38:06
173 forum posts 7 photos	Thanks chaps.
Hopper	19/08/2022 11:55:35
7881 forum posts 397 photos	Seals, like bearings, are usually a standard size made by industry suppliers. Would be rare for a machine manufacturer to make their own special. Measure it up and talk to a bearing supply house.
Dave Halford	19/08/2022 12:03:23
2536 forum posts 24 photos	Take the seal out make a note of the bearing number engraved on it and ask for a seal for that number.
Michael Callaghan	19/08/2022 12:27:58
173 forum posts 7 photos	Thanks again
Nick Riddiford	07/11/2022 22:33:40
1 forum posts	Hi Michael, did you manage to locate any seals? I have a 7/8 that is dripping from the quill/spindle and I'm assuming there must be an oil seal in there that's had it. Any advice will be appreciated.

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