Choose a seal that has the appropriate dimension needed for your application. The seal should properly fit the space between the stationary and rotating parts.

Use an old screwdriver or scraper to carefully remove all traces of the old gasket from the cover and engine flanges.

NBR is recommended for the majority of standard applications and is the most commonly used rubber (elastomer) material. This is because of Nitrile's compatibility with most environments as well as its relatively low cost. Generally nitrile is used for disposable non-latex gloves, footwear, automotive transmission belts, synthetic leather, hoses, o-rings, gaskets, oil seals, and more. 

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What are Oil Seals, and How Do They Work?

The oil seals represent the most important type of dynamic sealing on rotating shafts. During the last years, we witnessed a great evolution in the technology, starting from their shape to the materials used nowadays.

3) Seal numbering system