The lightweight nature of fiberglass tanks simplifies installation and transportation
Oil seals are used in any industrial application that has a rotating or moving part assembly. This includes:
■Rust and corrosion inhibitors: Your engine’s internal parts can rust and corrode when exposed to acids and moisture. These additives create a protective film over your engine’s internal parts to help prevent such damage.
Seals perform best when they are lubricated, however, some machines quickly go on dry spells. So, in cases like this, choosing a leather or PTFE seal is the right decision to make as both of them can function with less lubrication than other types of seals.
Iridium spark plugs are becoming increasingly popular among car owners due to their superior performance and longevity compared to traditional copper spark plugs. These advanced spark plugs are made with a small center electrode made of iridium, a rare metal known for its strength and high melting point. This allows the spark plug to create a more consistent and powerful spark, resulting in better ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the engine.
For bisphenol-cured VDF/HFP/TFE polymers, calcium hydroxide level should be low and magnesium oxide level should be high to promote adhesion to metal inserts. Thermal black or mineral fillers generally give good adhesion.3 For most adhesive systems, it is necessary to limit postcure temperatures to about 200°C (392°F).3
Oil seals are widely used as sealing devices for machines.
JTEKT's oil seals are described in our catalog, Oil Seals & O-Rings.
However, the catalog uses a large number of technical terms and is very long, so many people seem to have trouble handling it.
Therefore, this series of columns will summarize the following in order:
• The structure, functions, and types of oil seals
• How to select the right oil seal
• Handling of seals, and causes and countermeasures for oil seal failure


Material Code ISO 1629
