An oil seal is a type of mechanical seal used to prevent the leakage of oil from machinery components. The dimensions of an oil seal are usually specified in terms of its inner diameter, outer diameter, and thickness. For example, a 38x52x7 oil seal has an inner diameter of 38mm, an outer diameter of 52mm, and a thickness of 7mm.
Failure to install oil seals correctly can lead to failure. Factors such as knocking the seal into place may cause its spring to tilt in the bore or be out of alignment. Consider switching to a solid adhesive and applying it around the surface of the spring to prevent it from loosening.
One way to identify a seal that has not been fitted correctly is to check the rough shear of the rubber. To resolve this issue, align the mounting tool before positioning the seal in place.
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