GM Scroll Compressor (Mitsubishi) Shaft Driver

Shaft Driver (eccentric) - Connects the compressor input shaft to the main bearing in the center of the movable (orbital) scroll.

                 Untreated                                                 Threated

Detail of Shaft Driver

                 Untreated                                                 Threated
                                 S E M  250 X Magnification

Fixed Scroll Apex Seal Surface - TEFLON Impregnated Nylon

The apex seal surface creates a barrier / seal between the areas of the scroll face, and acts as a bearing surface for the two scroll housings which overlap one another.

Detail of Apex Seal

                 Untreated                                                 Threated
                                S E M 1000 X Magnification

Other GM Scroll Compressor Tests
* GM Scroll Compressor (Mitsubishi) Durability Field Test
 * GM Scroll Compressor (Mitsubishi) Thrust Bearing Surfaces
 * GM Scroll Compressor (Mitsubishi) Shaft Driver