In conclusion, engine oil seals, power steering oil seals, and motor oil seals are essential components in automotive systems, contributing to the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the vehicle. Understanding the significance of these seals and their proper maintenance is crucial for optimizing the performance and longevity of the vehicle.
The proper functioning of seal oil pan, oil seal turbo, and oil gasket seal is crucial for the performance and longevity of the engine. High-quality seals are essential to prevent oil leaks, maintain proper lubrication, and protect the engine components from wear and damage. When selecting these seals, it is important to prioritize quality, durability, and compatibility with specific engine models to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Among the most common causes of oil seal failure are:
No single physical property of rubbers is responsible for the successful performance of an oil seal or ‘O’ ring. The ultimate tensile strength, breaking elongation, modulus, shore hardness, creep and stress relaxation in tension and compression loads are all important physical properties that characterize a seal or ‘O’ ring. Compression strength and set together with stress relaxation or decay are important for effective sealing. The difference in these properties in a swollen seal is highly critical. An optimum swelling value in a fluid medium is a desirable feature. De-swelling decreases the seal pressure against the wall of the housing where the seal is fixed, leading to leakage. Over swelling minimizes the physical properties of the rubber. Seals made of polysulfide rubbers have extreme fuel resistance but undesirably high compression set. The effect of temperature on the seal is an important factor. Swelling under stress can increase at higher temperatures and a suitable compounding technique should be adopted to reduce this effect.
Some gaskets are in two or three pieces dove-tailed together. Make sure the pieces join up properly.
The simplest way is to know either the preferred manufacturers part number, the overall sizes of shaft diameter, housing diameter and bore depth, or use our brochure to establish the M Barnwell Services ordering reference. Many of the old traditional names of seal manufacturers have either changed or disappeared in this age of “acquisitions”. If no longer available, we will advise you and offer a suitable alternative seal, from stock whenever possible. If your concern is getting the right seals for the job, you will need to know something about the application as well as the overall sizes. If you have any doubts – contact us, we will help in your seal selection.