What are oil seals?

There are several key factors to consider when you are selecting the oil seals for your next project to ensure that you protect your machinery from immediate and long-term damage.
Types of oil seals
In conclusion, valve cover gaskets, head gaskets, and spark plugs are essential components in automotive engines, contributing to the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the engine. Understanding the significance of these components and their proper maintenance and replacement is crucial for optimizing the performance and longevity of the engine.
There are a wide range of oil seals to select from for any number of uses, so this guide will break down the most common seals to help you choose the right one for whatever piece of machinery you are working on.
As shown in Figure 1, sealing devices come in two types: contact and non-contact.
Oil seals are among the major contact type sealing devices.
Some aspects to consider when selecting this component are:
How to Choose the Right Oil Seal


Posted by on 31st May 2019
Material Code ISO 1629

Maintenance and Replacement of Seals:
Many seals come with a garter spring, found within the backside of the seal. It provides contracting pressure against the sealing surface. Making sure the spring seats correctly within the seal is an excellent first step.
7. Selecting high-quality oil seals
Nitrile rubber offers good durability for general use, while the flexibility of the spring behind the sealing lip keeps the oil seal firmly in place against the moving part.
Temperature - Just like pressure, the temperature that your oil seal will be operating in must be known so that you can choose one that can withstand the heat or cold. PTFE have the widest range of temperature, making them useful for machines who can see usage in extreme weather or elements.