What are oil seals?

A wide range of sealing devices are used in various machines.
Sealing devices serve the following functions:

  • Prevent leakage of sealed lubricant from inside
  • Prevent entry of dust and foreign matter (dirt, water, metal powder, etc.) from outside

As shown in the following Figure, sealing devices come in two types: contact and non-contact.
Oil seals are among the major contact type sealing devices.

Types of sealing devices

 


Post time: Apr-03-2024