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Oil Seals

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Oil Seals

Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, Rothkopf is one of the most trusted and well-known brands in the area, offering our customers the right rubber parts for their applications since 1956. Our team of subject matter experts has the know-how to deliver the exact solution for the best value. Learn more about oil seals below.

Your source for Oil Seals

Oil seals are used to seal in lubricants and keep out contaminants. Also called rotary shaft seals or grease seals, they are used in axles, gearboxes, hydraulic cylinders, and many similar applications.

While sealing lubricants within the system and keeping contaminants out of the system, a well-fitted oil seal leaves a thin layer of lubricant on the shaft surface that lessens friction and optimizes mechanical performance.

In many applications, the oil seal is one part of the total sealing solution. Additional components like wipers, v-rings, and wear rings may be required.

Begin with the basics to identify the right seal for your application:

Characteristic	Application
Type of Motion	Radial or Reciprocating
What is in Motion	Bore or Shaft
Fluid to Seal	Oil, Water or Grease
Pressure Level	< 5psi or > 5psi
External Environment	Air, Fluid, Dust, Dirt or Super-Nasty
Temperature Range	Typical, Extreme
Regulatory Compliance	Agencies

Facts around these application criteria will guide the selection of sealing material, seal lip profile, and case material, as well as any other components required to provide a total sealing solution.