Most oil seals are designed to support very low-pressure (8 psi or less) applications. If at all, there will be additional pressure along the way, pressure relief should be put into play. This is why it’s important to know the characteristics of the oil seals you are considering and compare them with your application.

With minor lip

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Table 2 b): Common types of oil seals (without spring)

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.