Overview
The CR 18817 radial oil seal by Chicago Rawhide (SKF) is a precision-engineered shaft seal designed to prevent fluid leakage in rotating equipment. This CRW1 single-lip design is manufactured from nitrile rubber, offering excellent resistance to mineral oils and standard industrial lubricants. The lot includes 2 seals, both new in box condition, making them ideal for maintenance stockpiles or multi-unit installations.
Key Features
- Single-lip design for reliable shaft sealing
- Nitrile rubber material resists mineral oils and common lubricants
- CRW1 standard construction proven across industrial applications
- New in box condition — surplus inventory, fully functional
- Lot of 2 units per order
Technical Specifications
- Shaft Diameter: 1.875 inches
- Outside Diameter: 3.000 inches
- Width: 0.313 inches
- Material: Nitrile rubber
- Design: CRW1 single-lip radial seal
- Manufacturer: Chicago Rawhide (SKF)
- Part Number: CR-18817 (also listed as 18817)
- Quantity: Lot of 2
- Condition: New in box
Typical Applications
The CR 18817 seal is commonly used in:
- Centrifugal pumps and submersible pump motors
- Electric motor bearing housings
- Gear reducers and speed increasers
- Industrial fan assemblies
- Compressor and turbomachinery sealing
- Power transmission equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any industrial bearing or shaft assembly requiring 1.875″ bore sealing
- Pump, motor, and gearbox housings with standard radial seal mounting
- Oil-lubricated machinery operating in standard industrial environments
- Equipment designed for nitrile-compatible seal materials
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your original equipment documentation before ordering. The CR 18817 is a standard Chicago Rawhide/SKF part number; cross-reference with your equipment OEM part list to confirm direct replacement compatibility.
Works With
- Mineral oil-based lubricants
- Standard industrial hydraulic fluids
- Synthetic oils (verify nitrile compatibility with specific formulation)
- Most standard bearing and seal housing designs using radial lip seals














