SEAL FOR HIGH SPEED CENTRIFUGE

Patent · 17 December 1957

OSTI ID:4842638

Skarstrom, C W

A seal is described for a high speed centrifuge wherein the centrifugal force of rotation acts on the gasket to form a tight seal. The cylindrical rotating bowl of the centrifuge contains a closure member resting on a shoulder in the bowl wall having a lower surface containing bands of gasket material, parallel and adjacent to the cylinder wall. As the centrifuge speed increases, centrifugal force acts on the bands of gasket material forcing them in to a sealing contact against the cylinder wall. This arrangememt forms a simple and effective seal for high speed centrifuges, replacing more costly methods such as welding a closure in place.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-12-007009
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2816704
• OSTI ID: 4842638
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PATENTS
CENTRIFUGATION
CONFIGURATION
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ROTATION
SEALS
SURFACES
VELOCITY
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