7. Rags or paper towels
- The front hub oil seal is an essential component of a vehicle's suspension system. Located at the front of the vehicle, the hub oil seal helps to prevent dirt, debris, and moisture from entering the wheel bearings and keep the lubricating oil inside.
Custom PTFE Oil Seals and Other Seals for Your Application
Updates in oil seals
Oil Seal Buying Guide
The sealing lip is always made of a rubber or synthetic material. For oil seals with a rubber outer case (R, RST, GR, GRST), the rubber quality of the sealing lip and the outer case are the same.
Oil seals are used in a great many devices for steel production equipment.
Figure 7 shows the places where each seal type is used in a rolling mill.
Heat resistance
ERIKS also supplies the types GR and GRST. These are virtually identical to the types R and RST, except in this case the metal inner ring is also completely encased in rubber. ERIKS uses FKM rubber here as standard, so these seals are ideal for use in acidic environments.
-20 °C to + 130 °C
Oil seals are integral components in a range of machinery and equipment, playing a vital role in keeping lubricants in, contaminants out, and machinery operating efficiently. Understanding the design, materials, and selection factors of oil seals can help you make an informed choice regarding your industrial needs. The reliability, longevity, and efficiency the right oil seal can bring to your machinery is priceless.

