Parts of an Oil Seal

  1. Seal Width

  2. Metal Case (Outer)

  3. Housing

  4. Inner Case

  5. Outside Face

  6. Inside Face

  7. Radial Wall

  8. Seal Outer Diameter

  9. Housing Bore Diameter

  10. Spring Position (R-Value)

  11. Spring Groove

  12. Garter Spring

  13. Heel Section

  1. Flex Section

  2. Spring Retainer Lip

  3. Inside Lip Angle

  4. Toe Face

  5. Auxiliary (Dust) Lip

  6. Rib (Helix)

  7. Contact Point

  8. Inside Lip Surface

  9. Spring Set Lip Diameter

  10. Free Lip (Unsprung) Diameter

  11. Contact Line Height

  12. Lip Height

  13. Lip Angle


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Allied Metrics Seals & Fasteners, Inc
2 Wilson Dr.
Sparta, NJ 07871
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