Standard 3760/3761
- **Conclusion
- Oil Seal A Crucial Component in Machinery Performance
- 4. Use the right gasket material When replacing a gasket, make sure to use the correct material that is compatible with your engine's specifications. Using the wrong material can lead to leaks and engine damage.
Air side face When installed, the oil seal’s flexible lip is placed against the rotating shaft, and the casing is pushed into the housing for support. It is crucial that the sealing lip is lubricated to avoid overheating caused by friction.
- Fluoropolymer. FKMs, or Viton®, are perfect for high-temperature applications up to approximately 400° F. Additionally, they feature low compression characteristics. Seals of this material are highly resistant to solvents, gas, and petroleum or transmission oils, so they are a good fit for applications around these materials.
What is an Oil Seal?
Lubricant
In engine applications, square rubber gaskets are used to seal various components such as valve covers, oil pans, and intake manifolds. These gaskets help prevent oil and fuel leaks, ensuring the engine operates smoothly and efficiently.
square rubber gasket

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m20 valve cover gasket. Once the cover is removed, the old gasket can be easily peeled off and replaced with a new one.
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.


Polyacrylate Oil Seals - Mostly selected for automotive and transmission uses, polyacrylate seals are able to withstand fuel, oil, ozone, sunlight and weather when used. With cars exposed to all these different fluids and elements, they are the perfect choice. However, they should not be used in low temperatures, as their flexibility weakens when cold.