Overview
Parker 13888 H1L5 is a standard Clipper oil seal in the company’s proven rotary shaft seal lineup. The LPD profile combines single-lip design with robust spring-energized contact for dependable performance in general-purpose industrial equipment. This model uses H1L5 NBR material, offering excellent oil retention across a wide temperature range.
Key Features
- LPD Profile: Single-lip design rated to 3,200 fpm (16.3 m/s) shaft surface speed
- H1L5 NBR Material: Operating temperature range -20°F to +250°F
- Spring-energized lip: Maintains elastomer lip contact with shaft during higher speeds and compensates for compression set and wear
- Oil and grease retention: Provides excellent retention of grease and light oil splash
- Precision molding: Dense outer case and flexible lip concentrically molded as single unit; non-metallic composite OD forms leak-free press fit in housing
Technical Specifications
- Shaft Diameter: 3/4 inch (0.750″)
- Bore Diameter: 4.438 inches
- Seal Width: 0.375 inches
- Seal Type: LPD (general-purpose rotary shaft)
- Material: H1L5 NBR
- Maximum Pressure: 0–7 psi (depending on shaft speed)
- Maximum Shaft Runout (TIR): 0.010 inches
- Misalignment: 0.010 inches maximum
- Surface Speed Rating: Up to 3,200 fpm
Typical Applications
General-purpose Clipper oil seal profiles are designed for electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, fans, runout tables, paper rolls, mixers, and custom equipment. The LPD configuration is particularly suited to high-speed rotating shafts requiring dependable oil sealing without complex housing modifications.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Electric motor housings
- Industrial gearbox sumps
- Centrifugal and rotary pump casings
- Fan bearing housings
- Paper mill and custom machinery equipment
- Rotating equipment requiring oil splash lubrication
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This is a standard Parker Clipper seal in their published product catalog. For exact cross-reference information on competing brands or legacy seal models, verify compatibility with your system integrator or equipment OEM before ordering.
Works With
- Parker standard housing designs (press-fit O.D.)
- Mineral oil and synthetic lubricants
- General industrial sealing applications per Parker EPS 5350 design guide
- Shaft speeds up to 3,200 fpm (LPD profile)
