
hard rubber gasket. They can be compressed between two surfaces without losing their sealing properties, ensuring a leak-free connection. This feature is crucial in applications where a consistent and reliable seal is critical for the proper functioning of equipment.
Raise the jack to take the weight of the engine off its mountings. Make sure you do not strain the radiator hoses or other connections. If in doubt, drain the radiator and disconnect the hoses (See How to remove a car radiator ).
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What Are Oil Seals? Oil Seal Applications & Uses
Special seal types and their features
Although extremely flexible, silicone does have some disadvantages. Many silicone compounds have poor tensile strength, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance. If you are looking for a material that offers a higher tensile strength, while still offering high temperature resistance, look no further than Viton®.
Rotary Wheel Of Auto Parts
The basic principle of sealing is straightforward – the flexible lip is held against the rotating part (usually the shaft) whilst the casing (or O.D.) is pressed into the housing or bore and holds the seal in place. The sealing lip needs some form of lubrication to avoid overheating and is usually energized by means of a garter spring.
The lip is specially designed to ensure the oil seal works effectively with the different forces that arise during rotation. Many different designs and materials are used, so countless types of oil seals are available. These are chosen according to the application; pumps, gearboxes, wheels, and many other rotating applications where fluids need to be sealed. They are used in a variety of sectors, such as the chemical industry, manufacturing, wind turbines, automotive sector, food industry, and more. Oil seals are used in nearly all sectors.
Please see the following for the types of sealing devices for bearings.
How to Select the Right Bearing (Part 7): Components surrounding the bearing
PTFE oil seals
