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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 29, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Thomas C. Mesing, Loveland, OH (US);
Wayne R. Bowen, West Chester, OH (US);
David B. Hester, West Chester, OH (US);
Assignee:
General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 3/318 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 3/318 ;
Abstract
A multi-layer seal and washer that provide a seal between a vane stem and a casing in a turbine engine are disclosed. The seal and washer are fabricated from materials such as Teflon fibers and glass fibers and are impregnated with a polyimide resin. The seal and washer are durable and have a low coefficient of friction.