Oil seal WG1087811 is used by several automotive manufacturers, such as Opel, Fiat and Suzuki, and serves as a good example for an oil seal where oil leakage can occur if fitted incorrectly.
PTFE is special in that a pre-tensioned spring is not required. This is because the material returns to its original shape when heated, also known as the shape-memory polymers (SMPs) effect. These oil seals are also supplied as integrated parts, where it only needs to be installed as one component.
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Many – too numerous to list, covering a vast range of designs, sizes, and materials suitable for a never-ending range of applications. Some designs conform to International Standards such as BS1399 and DIN 3760 for metric sizes and seal types, but the majority have been manufactured to suit particular applications – hence the enormous selection available. This blog is intended to assist in this selection and will consider seal type, materials, and sizes.
Standard springs are made of carbon steel. We use stainless-steel springs for our GR and GRST oil seals made from FKM rubber. In some rare cases, an O-ring is even used as a spring element. Standard PTFE lip seals are not fitted with springs.
When it involves a repair, you must first remove the old oil seal. To remove an oil seal, it is important to use the right tools to avoid damaging the shaft and bore. The best solution is therefore to pull out the oil seal without having to completely dismantle the shaft. This can be done by making a few holes in the oil seal with an awl and a hammer. You can then use a hook to pull the oil seal out of its seat. You could also screw some screws into the holes and then slowly pull out the screws to extract the oil seal from its housing. Be careful not to damage the shaft or housing in the process.