Special seal types and their features

1. Pressure: Many oil seals are used in high-pressure applications, so understanding the working pressure of your components is very important.

Oil seal characteristics

For many bearings, a good bearing seal is essential. Bearing seals perform a dual function by keeping lubricants from leaking out while preventing impurities from entering your parts. Both procedures can help your bearings last longer, but choosing the proper seals for your components is critical. Different types of bearing seals include:

Refit the distributor, ensuring that the rotor arm is exactly in line with the first mark. If not, withdraw the distributor and try again.

Choosing and using the proper sealing devices within oil and gas applications can be vital when preventing dirt, dust, water, and other debris from potentially getting inside and contaminating products. 

The spark plug is essentially a device that generates an electric spark to ignite the compressed air-fuel mixture inside the engine cylinder. This ignition process creates a small explosion, which pushes the piston down and ultimately drives the vehicle forward. Without spark plugs, the engine would not be able to start or run efficiently.

When a seal is angularly misaligned – or cocked on the shaft – an irreversible process begins. Excessive pressure on one section of the seal, when not installed properly, can cause the spring to become dislodged or the seal to heat up and become brittle through excessive wear, both leading to a premature failure.

In terms of size, oil seals are available in a wide range of dimensions to suit different shaft diameters and housing sizes. It is crucial to select the correct size seal to ensure a proper fit, as using an improperly sized seal can lead to leaks and premature wear.

Valve stem seal

Sealing process

The square shape of the gasket allows for a more precise fit in square or rectangular openings, ensuring a tight seal to prevent fluids or gases from escaping. Made from high-quality rubber materials such as neoprene, silicone, or EPDM, these gaskets offer excellent resistance to temperature, pressure, and chemical exposure.