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Car Head Gasket: Essential Component in Engine Sealing

As can be seen from the seal cross-section shown in Fig. 14.2, shaft seals are complex shapes that require advanced mold design and molding techniques (see Section 7.3 for discussion of fluoroelastomer molding). For some time, most shaft seals were made in the United States by compression molding. Injection molding of shaft seals is prevalent in Europe, and is being used increasingly in the United States. An advantage of compression molding is that preforms (usually rings cut from extruded tubing) are used that closely approximate the amount of stock required for the final parts, so compound waste is minimized. For injection molding, the amount of cured stock in the central sprue and runner (actually a thin sheet leading to the seal lip) is often large compared to the stock required for the final part, so the waste of high-cost fluoroelastomer may be high. Such waste is reduced in modern injection molding designs.

A mechanical tool called an oil seal keeps lubricant from leaking out of the machine. It accomplishes its goal by sealing the equipment’s moving and stationary parts. Additionally, it prevents impurities from getting inside the machine and shortens its lifespan, an important role it completes. Numerous oil seals exist, including PTFE lip oil seals, rubber fabric oil seals, and rotating V-seals. An oil seal kit is a set of oil seals with the necessary dimensions and desired characteristics. An oil seal kit is more cost-effective and advantageous than buying individual oil seals.

In addition to size and material, the design and construction of the oil seal are also crucial factors to consider. The 65x90x10 oil seal is typically constructed with a metal casing, a rubber sealing lip, and a spring for added tension. This design helps to create a tight seal and prevent oil from leaking out, even under high pressures and temperatures.

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O-rings are made to be elastic as they are usually stretched to fit into a groove before being compressed. You need to be careful of how you stretch the o-ring while installing it. In fact, you should stretch it more than 50%, and the stretching should be on all the sides, rather than one side.

Compounds for Automotive Power Train Systems