Shaft and Bore Tolerance
Also, Viton has the widest range of resistance to chemicals. It’s resistant to several chemicals like silicone oil & grease, mineral & vegetable oil, aliphatic, chlorinated hydrocarbons, methanol fuels, and so many more.
- The double bond of the polymerized owner chain, therefore,
- Fluorocarbon Rubber (FKM): Also known as Viton®, this material offers excellent resistance to chemicals and performance at high temperatures. It’s highly esteemed for its exceptional durability and heat resistance.
NBR & FKM - The choice of materials for metallic oil seals depends on the specific application requirements. Common materials used in the construction of these seals include stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and brass. The sealing element, on the other hand, is typically made from materials such as nitrile rubber, fluoroelastomers, or PTFE, which offer excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and wear.
Used for applications where there are contaminants, such as dust and foreign matter, on the air side face of the oil seal. - The auto valve cover gasket, a seemingly insignificant component in the grand scheme of a vehicle's mechanics, plays an essential role in ensuring optimal engine performance and longevity. This small but crucial element is often overlooked, yet its function is pivotal to maintaining the integrity of the internal combustion engine.
Most oil seals are designed to support very low-pressure (8 psi or less) applications. If at all, there will be additional pressure along the way, pressure relief should be put into play. This is why it’s important to know the characteristics of the oil seals you are considering and compare them with your application.

Conventional Motor Oil
Case study 2: Silicone oil leakage
Regular inspection and maintenance of right valve cover gaskets, intake valve cover gaskets, head gaskets, and valve cover gaskets are essential to identify signs of wear, damage, or leakage. Proper replacement of worn or damaged gaskets is crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of the vehicle's systems. Adhering to recommended service intervals and using high-quality replacement components are essential for optimizing the performance and longevity of the vehicle's gaskets.
1. Clean the Surface
From this kind of standard immersion testing, one would expect that bisphenol-cured VDF/HFP/TFE fluoroelastomers would not give good service life as oil seals. Similar tests with other elastomers, such as HNBR, silicone, and acrylic rubbers, show less loss of elongation. However, it is found that, in actual service, FKM shaft seals6 have much longer service life than seals of the other elastomers. In a Japanese study of FKM lip seals, rear crankshaft seals from high-mileage automobiles (70,000–280,000 mi ie, 110,000–450,000 km) were collected and examined. No serious oil leakage was found when the seals were removed from the engines. Some deposits were found around the seal lip and on the garter spring holding the lip against the shaft. No surface cracks were found on the seal lip, and only minor crazing on the crankcase side of the flexure portion of the seal in some samples. The seal compositions were not noted, but most were probably VDF/HFP/TFE elastomers with 68–69% fluorine content.