- Production delays and potential financial losses.
With the vast options of rotary shaft seals available it can be difficult to understand them and choose the correct seal for your machines. That is why are experts in Dublin and Cork are on hand to pick the right style, material, and size of the oil seal you need. Contact us today your seal specialist by email or by phone in Dublin on (0)1 427 7900 or in Cork on (0)21 500 355.

Oil seals, also known as shaft seals, are radial lip type seals which are primarily used for retaining lubricants in equipment having rotating, reciprocating or oscillating shafts. The rotating shaft application is most common.

HOW OIL SEALS WORK

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ERIKS type M (type B according to the DIN standard) has a single metal casing and rubber sealing lip. Since the casing is made of metal, it must be fitted in a well-finished, undamaged groove. Large volumes of oil seals with metal casings are often cheaper, which is why they are often used as original equipment in machines. However, if an oil seal has to be replaced, types with a rubber exterior (type R or RST) are easier to fit. Type MST is similar to M and commonly used. The difference is the dust lip in the MST oil seal that prevents dust and dirt reaching the sealing lip, and extends its service life in dusty environments.
Metal cased design
Updates in oil seals
(6) Note that there should be a certain amount of lubricating oil on the lip of the oil seal.

locking gasket. This helps prevent damage and prolong the life of the equipment, ultimately saving manufacturers time and money.

u shaped rubber gasket. The U shape of the gasket creates a compression seal when it is installed, ensuring that no air or liquid can escape from the sealed area. This tight seal helps to prevent leaks, reduce energy loss, and protect sensitive equipment from environmental contaminants.