Metal O.D. wall type (with a reinforcing inner metal case) Protects the main lip.
6. Proper installation is key to effective oil seal performance.
Polyacrylate oil seals are a perfect compromise between quality and cost. They perform well with high temperatures and chemicals, but not as well as Viton oil seals. Polyacrylate has a temperature range of -25 degrees Fahrenheit to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to their outstanding resistance to hot oil and oxidation, they are commonly used in automobile transmissions and hoses; however, they are also used for shaft seals, gaskets, and o-rings.
In addition to their reliability and durability, floating oil seals are also easy to install and maintain
. These seals do not require complex installation procedures or special tools, making them a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs. With proper care and regular inspection, floating oil seals can continue to provide effective sealing performance for years to come.Viton Oil Seals
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Because of the higher temperature resistance of FKM, this material is also chosen for applications where higher speeds play a role, which raise the temperature at the sealing lip considerably. Usually, using FKM will result in a longer life than using NBR. This compensates the higher price of FKM compared to NBR, as an FKM does not have to be replaced as frequently. The low temperature resistance of standard FKM is limited to -15 ˚C.
Oil seals keep contaminants separate from the lubricants that keep rotating shafts and precision bearings in good working order. Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals, lip seals, and shaft seals.
Heat resistance
PTFE is special in that a pre-tensioned spring is not required. This is because the material returns to its original shape when heated, also known as the shape-memory polymers (SMPs) effect. These oil seals are also supplied as integrated parts, where it only needs to be installed as one component.
Amongst the several applications of oil seals, these are the most common three applications – o-rings, spring seals, and lip seals.
In this way, selecting the appropriate oil seal will lead to machine design that is economically superior!