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.
Regardless of how many (or how few) miles you have on your vehicle, regularly scheduled oil changes are critical for keeping your car running newer, longer. When you head in for your next oil change at a nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care, ask your technician about a high mileage oil change, especially if you’ve observed oil stains in your driveway or heard engine rattling. A high mileage oil change could help your car hit its next big milestone!
Housing Surface Stop Installation
Tora Oil Seal:
These cassette seals are widely used in wheel-end applications, such as the axles of agricultural machinery or off-road trucks.
Oil seal type or shape
If the gap is larger than 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) at any point, have the head or block checked and machined flat by a specialist.
Oil seals are used in many areas around the car.
Figure 6 shows the places where each seal type is used.
Trailer hub oil seals play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the wheel hub assembly on trailers and other towed vehicles. These seals are designed to prevent the leakage of lubricating oil and the ingress of contaminants, ensuring the proper functioning and longevity of the wheel bearings and other internal components. The trailer hub oil seal is typically positioned within the hub assembly, creating a barrier that helps retain the lubricant and protect the bearings from moisture, dirt, and debris.
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Nitrile
High wear resistance good running properties for general use
Without spring Rubber O.D. wall Metal O.D. wall
The major cause of extrusion and nibbling is stress caused by high pressure. This is commonly noticed when the oil seal has a chipped or nibbled look. In fact, in some cases, the surface of the seal tends to peel on its own, which makes it have a shaved look. What the stress does is that it increases the clearance gap between the mating edges, which causes the seal to get entrapped, and then leads to severe physical damage.
Table 1: The functions of the various components

Have you found the right oil seal for your application? The next step is fitting the oil seal correctly, so that it remains undamaged.