- The primary function of the C15 valve cover gasket is to prevent oil leaks from the engine. When the engine is running, oil is constantly being pumped throughout the system to lubricate the moving parts. The gasket acts as a barrier, ensuring that the oil stays within the engine and does not leak out. Without a properly functioning gasket, oil can leak onto the engine's hot surfaces, causing it to overheat and potentially leading to serious engine damage.
Table 2 a): Common types of oil seals (with spring)
ACM
The other way oil seals work is by stopping outboard materials that can damage the machine or contaminate its lubricant. The outboard materials that the oil seal will need to stop depend on the application. However, the most common kinds are dirt, moisture, and the particles produced during manufacturing.


Oil Seals, also known as fluid seals, grease seals, dirt seals, shaft seals, or lip seals, help to seal the gap between static and moving components in machinery and equipment. Oil Seals used in rotating applications are known as rotary seals.


Lubricant
Properly installed, an oil seal will help keep machinery in perfect working order. Its primary functions include retaining or separating fluids, maintaining a bearing’s lubricity, preventing seal leakage, and preventing the entry of foreign contaminants. Other benefits of Emerson Bearing’s oil seals include: