A number of variables must be considered when selecting oil seals. There are nine factors that designers and maintenance engineers must evaluate when oil seals are specified:

Figure 14.3. Oil aging of fluoroelastomers.⁵ Chart shows percent retained elongation. Conditions: Aged at 150°C in Service Fluid 105 (oil changed every 168 h).

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When the engine is running, the ignition coil receives a signal from the engine control unit to fire at the correct time. The coil then rapidly builds up a magnetic field within the primary winding when the signal is received, and when the signal is cut off, the magnetic field collapses rapidly, inducing a high voltage in the secondary winding. This high voltage is then sent to the spark plug, where it jumps the electrode gap, igniting the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.

As the pressure increases, the radial load and the friction of the sealing lip increase in contact with the shaft. As with temperature, each oil seal has a recommended pressure for optimum performance. Excessive pressure causes the seals to wear more quickly and consequently have a shorter life.

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Size #: Corresponds to sizes found on our Oil Seal Size Chart. The interactive chart will display matching sizes based on the dimensions input for Shaft, Bore, and Width. The Oil Seal Size # is hyperlinked to our online store, which will display all sizes matching the selection.