- Silicone Oil Seals – Are designed to specifically to absorb excess lubricants and less the friction and wear. They offer high thermal resistance and a large temperature range. However, they don’t handle abrasions and oxidized oils well.
- Oil seals are typically made from materials such as rubber, silicone, or fluorocarbon, which have good resistance to oil and chemicals
14x24x6 oil seal. They are designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures, as well as the friction and heat generated by rotating shafts. - Power Steering Oil Seal A Critical Component for Smooth and Efficient Operation
For more severe oil-seal service at temperatures of 160°C (320°F) or higher for extended periods, more resistant fluoroelastomer compositions are required for long service life. High-fluorine VDF/PMVE/TFE elastomers, along with TFE/olefin FEPM elastomers, are much less susceptible to attack by oil additives. TFE/P fluoroelastomers have the requisite chemical resistance, but have low fluorine content, leading to relatively high swell and to soft vulcanizates with lower wear resistance than desired.
Replacing the sump gasket
In order to use the oil seal reasonably, the following points should be paid attention to:
Type code
If the seal is being fitted to original equipment you may have some influence over the shaft and housing bore finish, but if you are replacing a worn seal you still need to take into account the condition of these 2 essential parts.
For more information visit our Oil Seals page, download the brochure or contact us today.