Figure 5: Shaft surface with and without lead marks

Oil seals, also known as rotary shaft seals or lip seals, are a specific type of gasket designed to prevent the leakage of oil or other fluids in rotating shafts.
INTEGRATED OIL SEALS
In this article, we’ve discussed everything you need to know about oil seals, which are sometimes called radial shaft seals. Also, we’ve discussed the various types, their installation, and how to choose the right one for your application. With all these, you will be able to make an informed decision about the best oil seal for your needs.

Oil seals work by squeezing and retaining lubricant in a thin layer between the lip and the shaft. Perfect sealing is ensured by the hydrodynamic action of the rotating shaft, which in turn produces a slight pump action.
What are Oil Seals and how should they be ordered?


Oil seals can offer:


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Oil seals come in a wide range of types, and they also have various sizes.
When selecting the right oil seal for your machine from among these many varied types of oil seals, the following two criteria are very important.


These oil seals are created from a low-temperature tolerant compound. Benefits include: