(4) The degree of eccentricity on the installation If the eccentricity of the oil seal and the shaft is too large, the sealing performance will be deteriorated, especially when the shaft speed is high. If the eccentricity is too large, a W-shaped oil seal can be used.
Spring seals are the perfect solution when regular seals are unable to produce a leak-proof mating surface. They are the best substitute for sealing applications involving machinery as they are capable of resisting more heat and pressure than other types of seals.

Due to having a higher density, Viton has the widest temperature range of -40°F to over 400°F (-40°C to over 240°C) making it a perfect choice for higher temperature applications. Viton® also has the largest range of chemical resistance, i.e., it is resistant to silicone oil and grease, mineral/vegetable oil and grease, aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated hydrocarbons, non-flammable hydraulic fuels as well methanol fuels, and more.

NBR, also known as nitrile rubber or nitrile, is the most popular material for an oil seal because of its good resistance to many oils and greases, such as mineral grease and hydraulic oil. Depending on their composition, synthetic oils and greases, such as those based on glycol, can damage NBR rubber materials. Depending on the amount of glycol, a PTFE lip seal may be the best choice. NBR is also unable to cope with contact with acids and solvents. The rubber is suitable for oil and grease at temperatures from -35 °C to 100 °C.
Maintenance and Replacement
Oil seals in any size, material or quantity
JIS B 2402-1 2) MHS Type 1 HMS Type 2 HMSH Type 3 MH - HM - MHSA Type 4 HMSA Type 5 HMSAH Type 6 MHA - HMA -
Finding oil spots under a parked vehicle can be both worrying and stressful for any vehicle owner. If the seal’s leak is small, oil may start to accumulate on the underside of the engine. But as the leak gets bigger, the oil leak will become visible in the front side of the engine.
Have two plugs, such as old pencils, ready to fit the pipes. Unscrew the pipe connections and plug them at once.
JTEKT provides special seals for use in a wide variety of machines and applications.
Table 5 lists the major special seals, their shapes, and their features.
Fluoro rubber (FKM)
Chemical Attack
Silicone oil seals, which are also called VMQ, have strong resistance to temperature, which ranges from -140 degrees Fahrenheit to 392 degrees Fahrenheit. They are also resistant to ozone, light, and harsh weather conditions. Silicone is frequently used in hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as in the food and medical industries. Due to the material’s transparency and flexibility, it’s commonly chosen for the manufacturing of o-rings, molded parts, and flat seals, as well as electrical insulators.
For more detailed information, please see the following:
Names and functions of seal components