{"id":56,"date":"2016-06-12T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-12T21:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globaloring.com\/?p=14"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:57:37","slug":"oil-seals-101-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globaloring.com\/blog\/oil-seals-101-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Seals 101 – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is an Oil Seal?<\/h2>\n

Oil seals<\/a><\/strong>, also referred to as shaft seals, are widely used to prevent the leakage of medium (such as oils and grease) along a rotating shaft. This leak prevention is primarily achieved by the sealing element which can be made from a wide range of materials that are chosen according to each application. They are commonly used in gearboxes, hydraulic cylinders, and related components.<\/p>\n

Purpose of an Oil Seal<\/h2>\n

An oil seal is designed to perform three major functions: to prevent lubricants from leaking outside the seal even under high pressure, to act as a barrier to retain the lubricating oil, and to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the unit.<\/p>\n \n \n Acquista guarnizioni <\/span>\n\n <\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n

Construction of an Oil Seal<\/h2>\n

\"oilOil seals normally consist of three basic components: the sealing element, the metal case, and garter spring.<\/p>\n

1. Sealing Element<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sealing element makes up the interior of the oil seal, and the materials commonly used are:<\/p>\n