- Rubber edge gaskets are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing, where sealing performance is critical to the safety and efficiency of operations. In the automotive industry, these gaskets are used in engine components, fuel systems, and HVAC systems to prevent leaks and ensure proper functioning of the vehicles.
- Manufactured from materials like steel, asbestos (though now largely phased out due to health concerns), or composite materials, head gaskets are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. They must be durable enough to resist the constant expansion and contraction caused by heating and cooling cycles, while also being resilient against chemical corrosion from oils and coolants.
Metal Case
If there are curved seals, fit these to the engine. Smear sealant on the seal groove, stick the seal in place, and apply a blob of sealant to each end of the seal where it joins the gasket.
Hub oil seals are essential components in automotive and industrial systems, serving to maintain the integrity of the wheel hub assembly. These seals prevent the leakage of lubricating oil and the entry of contaminants, safeguarding the wheel bearings and other internal components. In industrial applications, hub oil seals contribute to the smooth operation and reliability of machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
The pulley is kept from turning on the crankshaft by a key fitting into grooves on the crankshaft and pulley.


synthetic rubber gasket.
metal cased
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.

sheet gaskets.
Shaft Hardness


metal cased
As type C with dust lip