The Caterpillar 235-2484 Lip Type Seal is a high-performance rotary shaft sealing component. It is engineered to maintain clean lubricating fluid boundaries within internal gear systems and accessory drive components, keeping vital engine compartments oil-wetted while blocking external contamination.
1. Core Dimensions & Weight
- Inner Diameter: 79.38 mm (3.125 in)
- Seal Type Profile: Lip Type Seal
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Average Weight: 0.08 kg (0.18 lbs)
2. Material & Operational Specs
- Material Grade: Premium Fluoroelastomer (FKM / Viton) or high-grade Nitrile (NBR) compound matrices.
- Thermal Range: Formulated for extreme thermal stability under high oil temperatures and severe chemical exposure.
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Structural Profile: Cased assembly with a precision-molded dynamic sealing lip to maintain uniform radial tension across the rotating shaft surface.
3. Equipment & Engine Compatibility
This lip seal is integrated across several major Caterpillar powertrain groups, component drive configurations, and engine sub-assemblies:
- Engine Applications: Standard auxiliary drive housing component for heavy-duty industrial diesel platforms including the CAT 3508 and 3508B series.
- Accessory System Groups: Commonly deployed in tandem with accessory drive shafts and industrial remanufactured coupling systems.
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Machine Frameworks: Heavy mining haul equipment and off-highway trucks including the Caterpillar 769D, 770, 771D, and 772 fleets.
4. Part Cross-References
- Alternative Part Numbers: 2352484, 235-2484
