Lubricant Amount - Seals will always perform best when lubricated, however in some machines there are more likely to be dry spells. For these cases, selecting a leather or PTFE seal will be beneficial, as both can operate with less lubrication than others.

In this post, we’ll go over the fundamental things you need to know as a DIYer when working with oil seals.

Figure 2: Typically shaped oil seal and component nomenclature

How to Choose the Right Oil Seal

The History and Applications of Oil Seals