OIL SEAL


Meaning of OIL SEAL in English

or shaft seal

In

Seals are necessary when a shaft extends from a housing (enclosure) containing oil, such as a pump or a gearbox. Leather, synthetic rubber, and silicones are among the materials used for the sealing ring. See also {{link=bearing">bearing .

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