When choosing seal materials, it is critical to evaluate the environment and application. Common seal materials include:
Viton Oil Seals
A shaft oil seal, also known as a lip seal, is typically made of rubber or other flexible materials, with a lip that seals against the rotating shaft. It is designed to effectively seal the interface between the shaft and the housing, preventing the entry of dirt, dust, water, and other contaminants that could potentially damage the machinery.

Oil seals are commonly made from materials such as rubber, silicone, or polyurethane, with each material offering different properties and advantages. Rubber seals are flexible and cost-effective, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Silicone seals offer high temperature resistance and chemical compatibility, while polyurethane seals are durable and abrasion-resistant.
DIN

The simplest way is to know either the preferred manufacturers part number, the overall sizes of shaft diameter, housing diameter and bore depth.Many of the old traditional names of seal manufacturers have either changed or disappeared in this age of “acquisitions”. If no longer available, we will advise you and offer a suitable alternative seal, from stock whenever possible. If your concern is getting the right seals for the job, you will need to know something about the application as well as the overall sizes. If you have any doubts – contact us, we will help in your seal selection.
OIL SEALS


Oil seals are always exposed to a lot of chemicals, both mild and harsh chemicals. The seals react by showing some signs like cracks, blisters, and discoloration especially when the chemical is harsh. This clearly shows that the chemical is not compatible with the seal, which goes as far as affecting its cross-link density (increase or decrease). When the cross-link density increases, the seal material becomes harder, but when it decreases, the seal material becomes softer.

