Maintenance and Replacement of Gaskets

Out of all of the elastomers, silicone offers you the widest range of working temperature ranges. Renowned for its flexibility and low compression set capabilities, silicone is the optimal choice for o rings and other moulded seals.

Early engines used O-rings (also called packing rings or toric joints) as seals (first patented in 1896). These are just mechanical gaskets in the shape of a torus (a circular ring--like a lifesaver), seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts. It creates a seal at the interface. However, O-rings require a fluid film to lubricate them. They have limited usefulness in vacuum application and at extremes of temperature. The modern oil seal represents a significant improvement over the simple O-ring because it effectively seals in lubrication and prevents contamination from outside under a wide range of pressures and temperatures.
Replacing a cylinder-head gasket
A wide range of industries rely on oil seals to ensure optimal operation of mechanical assemblies. Components in the industrial and automotive fields, such as pumps, fans, electric motors, and other rotating or moving parts, use oil seals to maintain lubrication and keep contaminants from entering the shaft. Seals are especially useful in applications exposed to extreme environmental temperatures and pressures.
Examples of defects
Installation inaccuracies

