Known for their long-lasting ability to prevent liquids and lubricants from leaking around rotary shafts and housings, our oil seals deliver superior performance and outstanding wear.

Types of seals engineering

Automotiveseal type

The chart below shows different design considerations for single and dual lip seals. To view our cross-reference chart, download the Oil Seals Brochure.

The sealing lip is designed to wrap around the rotary shaft. When selecting lip material, it is important to consider the environment in which the seal will operate. Factors to consider include temperature, pressure, shaft speed and the medium being sealed.

Types of seals in pumps

GBSA also offers specialty designs for severe conditions. For additional information on inch or metric oil seal types or design considerations, or to discuss your specialty design, call our engineering department at 800-837-4272.

Mechanicalsealtypes PDF

GBSA offers metal or rubber covered cases; both designed to prepare the oil shaft seal for a stable coupling with the housing.

GBSA offers a variety of designs and sizes for the three basic components of a rotary oil shaft seal: sealing lip, spring and case. Color can be provided to distinguish each of these components from one another: