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  • rthonpm
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    MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

    I have a couple of spare PCU's for these machines that I've been using to weed out the old Type 1027 PCU's. The only issue I have is that on some of these the seals at the base of the drum half or the foam around the mag roller on the development case top have started to separate or are just worn down.

    Has anyone been able to find a part number for these pieces, or know of a valid one that will work? I've looked all the way back to the 3025, the first model to use a rebuildable PCU, and there's nothing listed for anything other than the toner seal on the development case, and that's no longer in the xx52 or xx53 series catalogues. I'd hate to have to order entire replacement PCU's when until now I've been able to build up off a new development case. These models are getting a little old now, but they've been reliable once the new style toner hopper and transfer bushings have been installed.
  • slimslob
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    Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

    If you are referring to the seals on the top of the lower development unit case around the developer augers, they should not be replaced. Ricoh put a bulletin out in March 2009 on the original models that had rebuild-able PCDU that the three screws on top of the DVU that holds it together should not be removed or loosened. In the January 2007 production of the PCDU they started painting the screws white. You need to replace the entire DVU case D120-3371. The case should be replaced after 3 PMs to prevent the development roller gears from stripping.

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    • KeviM
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      Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

      Originally posted by slimslob
      If you are referring to the seals on the top of the lower development unit case around the developer augers, they should not be replaced. Ricoh put a bulletin out in March 2009 on the original models that had rebuild-able PCDU that the three screws on top of the DVU that holds it together should not be removed or loosened. In the January 2007 production of the PCDU they started painting the screws white. You need to replace the entire DVU case D120-3371. The case should be replaced after 3 PMs to prevent the development roller gears from stripping.

      Agree with Slimslob.

      But If you are referring to the foam seals that are between the drum/cleaning unit and the developer unit which you see when you are changing the drum and cleaning blade then I don't know the part numbers .... But what I do is , I use some 3mm thick foam tape, cut it to shape and stick it in. Seems to work well for me.

      All the best

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      • rthonpm
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        Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

        I was hoping to find a replacement for the seal around the toner entrance where it mates up with the developer unit. I have several where this has come loose or is missing allowing toner to scatter.

        I'll be in the office tomorrow so I'll try to get a photo of one of them.

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        • slimslob
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          Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

          From the parts catalog for the 2550/3050/2851/3351 B209 3196 Shield Toner Supply Entrance.

          If you want the ones for on top of the drum unit where the toner enters form the toner hopper you have to all the way back to the catalog for the 30025/3030/2510/3010. Interesting thing though is that the copy I have doesn't show the one between the PCU and the DVU.

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          • GIUBOSS
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            Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

            try this spare part, it is very similar, it just needs to be cut out
            AA15-3442 if still available ...

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            • KeviM
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              Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

              IMG-20211019-WA0002.jpgIMG-20211019-WA0003.jpg

              Saw this on AliExpress. This might be what you looking for.

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              • luca72
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                Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

                Originally posted by rthonpm
                I have a couple of spare PCU's for these machines that I've been using to weed out the old Type 1027 PCU's. The only issue I have is that on some of these the seals at the base of the drum half or the foam around the mag roller on the development case top have started to separate or are just worn down.

                Has anyone been able to find a part number for these pieces, or know of a valid one that will work? I've looked all the way back to the 3025, the first model to use a rebuildable PCU, and there's nothing listed for anything other than the toner seal on the development case, and that's no longer in the xx52 or xx53 series catalogues. I'd hate to have to order entire replacement PCU's when until now I've been able to build up off a new development case. These models are getting a little old now, but they've been reliable once the new style toner hopper and transfer bushings have been installed.
                I'm not sure if you are referring to those in the photo, or those on the drum, if they are those in the photo, I build them myself, cutting out a foam sheet purchased from the Chinese shop (there are many colors .. LOL), and then the double-sided tape, instead, if they are those of the drum, or you detach them from a replaced drum of any model, and then you cut them, or else you make them in foam, and you dirty them well with yellow toner, so they do not cook.

                seal.jpg
                "loneliness is an invention of the white man, when we are alone we talk to everything around us, we are never alone" (Ojibwa)

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                • rthonpm
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                  Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

                  Originally posted by KeviM
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                  Saw this on AliExpress. This might be what you looking for.
                  Those are the seals I'm looking for...

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                  • KeviM
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                    Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

                    Originally posted by rthonpm
                    Those are the seals I'm looking for...
                    Did you manage to order it ?

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                    • rthonpm
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                      Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

                      Originally posted by KeviM
                      Did you manage to order it ?
                      I haven't had very good luck with aliexpress in the past so I'm trying to find a different source.

                      Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk

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                      • slimslob
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                        Originally posted by rthonpm
                        I haven't had very good luck with aliexpress in the past so I'm trying to find a different source.

                        Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk
                        I don't know if it is true or not but I have heard in the past that they are owned by the Communist Chinese government.

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                        • KeviM
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                          I guess the alternative is to have it made up. I had to make 2 up at a client on Tuesday.

                          Best to make them up when you at the workshop... If you decide to go that route

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                          • rthonpm
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                            Re: MP 2852/3353 Drum Seal Part Numbers?

                            Originally posted by slimslob
                            I don't know if it is true or not but I have heard in the past that they are owned by the Communist Chinese government.
                            As opposed to the non-communist Chinese government?

                            My main issues with aliexpress have been slow shipping times and poor quality. If you need to do a return? Forget it: the vendor will send you an address which doesn't exist so that eight months later you get the package shipped back to you with the notice that the address isn't correct. Anything you might think you're saving with the low prices there are washed out by all of the hassles.

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