- In the automotive industry, U-shaped rubber gaskets are found in engine compartments, securing oil pans, radiator caps, and valve covers, ensuring a leak-free operation. In plumbing, they are employed to prevent water leakage in pipes, faucets, and toilets. They also play a crucial role in electronic devices, safeguarding sensitive components from dust, moisture, and vibrations They also play a crucial role in electronic devices, safeguarding sensitive components from dust, moisture, and vibrations
They also play a crucial role in electronic devices, safeguarding sensitive components from dust, moisture, and vibrations They also play a crucial role in electronic devices, safeguarding sensitive components from dust, moisture, and vibrations
u shaped rubber gasket.
- Its ubiquity notwithstanding, the small rubber gasket's significance is often overlooked until a failure occurs
As can be seen from the seal cross-section shown in Fig. 14.2, shaft seals are complex shapes that require advanced mold design and molding techniques (see Section 7.3 for discussion of fluoroelastomer molding). For some time, most shaft seals were made in the United States by compression molding. Injection molding of shaft seals is prevalent in Europe, and is being used increasingly in the United States. An advantage of compression molding is that preforms (usually rings cut from extruded tubing) are used that closely approximate the amount of stock required for the final parts, so compound waste is minimized. For injection molding, the amount of cured stock in the central sprue and runner (actually a thin sheet leading to the seal lip) is often large compared to the stock required for the final part, so the waste of high-cost fluoroelastomer may be high. Such waste is reduced in modern injection molding designs.
- Radial oil seals are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, making them suitable for use in a variety of applications. They are commonly found in automotive engines, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical systems that require reliable sealing solutions. With their ability to provide long-lasting performance and protect against costly maintenance and repairs, radial oil seals are an essential component in maintaining the efficiency and longevity of modern machinery.