Typically, Seals vary from O-rings such that external pressure / force is used for effecting sealing actions. The seal construction will consist of a sprung main sealing lip which has a point contact with the shaft.
Seals also may have additional dust lips to avoid entry of foreign particles. Seal selection is based on sealing pressure, service temperature, lubrication requirements and cleanliness of environment.
The types of seals include :
» Reciprocating Seals
» Piston Seals
» Rod Seals
» Labyrinth Seals
» Bodok Seals
» Wiper Seals
» V ring Seals
» Cheveron Seals
» Lip Seals
» Single lip Seals
» Double lip Seals
» Shaft Seals
» Axial Shaft Seals
» Radial shaft Seals
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