- It is important to use the correct gasket for your specific oil tank to ensure a proper fit and seal. There are many different types of gaskets available, so be sure to consult with a professional if you are unsure which one to use.
Polyacrylate Oil Seals - Mostly selected for automotive and transmission uses, polyacrylate seals are able to withstand fuel, oil, ozone, sunlight and weather when used. With cars exposed to all these different fluids and elements, they are the perfect choice. However, they should not be used in low temperatures, as their flexibility weakens when cold.
- One of the key factors that determine the performance of a piston oil seal is its compatibility with the engine's oil
piston oil seal. It is essential to use the correct type of oil to ensure that the seal functions properly. Oils with the right viscosity and additives can help to improve the seal's performance and longevity.
Metal Case
Polytetrafluoro-ethylene (PTFE - Teflon)
Do you need advice?
One option is to buy oil seals from specialised gasket and sealing material companies like Polymer Trade Manufacturing Ltd, which is known for its expertise in dealing with gaskets and o rings. These companies not only offer an extensive range of oil seals but also provide expert advice to help customers select the right sealing materials for their specific requirements.
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Chemical resistant
Low coefficient of friction poor elastic properties not wear resistant if used by dynamic applications
The group of oil seals used in dynamic applications include radial shaft seals that seal a rotating shaft around its circumference. They are also known as lip seals, but in this blog we will use the term oil seals.
Oil seals can show good sealing performance in combination with properly designed shafts and housings.
Early engines used O-rings (also called packing rings or toric joints) as seals (first patented in 1896). These are just mechanical gaskets in the shape of a torus (a circular ring--like a lifesaver), seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts. It creates a seal at the interface. However, O-rings require a fluid film to lubricate them. They have limited usefulness in vacuum application and at extremes of temperature. The modern oil seal represents a significant improvement over the simple O-ring because it effectively seals in lubrication and prevents contamination from outside under a wide range of pressures and temperatures.
Oil seal material
What are Oil Seals and how should they be ordered?
Spring Seals

Rubber gaskets, commonly used in various industrial applications, serve the purpose of preventing oil leakage and maintaining the integrity of machinery by creating a barrier between two or more components.