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Sustainability by design

Eight pledges that follow from the design — and why metal and elastomer can be separated here without chemistry.

Sustainable radial shaft seals

Efficient radial shaft seals as the answer

Sustainable radial shaft seals from VR Seals

For us sustainability is not a word but a pledge. Our radial shaft seals stand for technical performance and at the same time help to protect the environment.

Reducing the carbon footprint matters in every field. Our products play a part in it that belies their size: they improve the efficiency of machines and plant, save energy and lower the environmental burden.

Our eight pledges

  • CO₂ savings
  • Extended maintenance intervals
  • Tested rubbers for the food industry and medical technology
  • One third of the friction power of a standard shaft seal
  • Less heat input
  • Higher circumferential speeds
  • Narrow seal designs
  • Twin-lip seals in a small installation space

Sustainability by design

Our elastomer parts are in no way bonded to the metal parts. That makes recycling considerably easier: the materials separate effortlessly and are returned by type, with no elaborate separation process. This not only simplifies recycling, it lowers the environmental burden, because rubber and metal go back into the production cycle.

With this design principle we support the circular economy and help our customers to meet their own sustainability targets.

A tree as an emblem of sustainability

We are a member of the Circular Rubber Platform.

How much energy and CO₂ a VR seal actually saves in your plant can be worked out with the savings calculator .

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