Fobco drills

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

Hi, is it still possible to get spindle seals for fobco drills. Thanks

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

[Ex contributorParticipant @mgnbuk]

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 shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

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 CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

Thanks chaps.

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

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 HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

Take the seal out make a note of the bearing number engraved on it and ask for a seal for that number.

[Michael CallaghanParticipant @michaelcallaghan68621]

Thanks again

[Nick RiddifordParticipant @nickriddiford37031]

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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