7. Reconnect the battery Once the spark plug is installed and torqued, reconnect the negative battery cable to the battery. The function of the head gasket is twofold. Primarily, it seals the combustion chambers, ensuring that the high-pressure and high-temperature gases produced during the combustion process remain contained, driving the pistons and thus propelling the vehicle forward. Secondly, it seals the water passages, preventing coolant from leaking into the cylinders or the oil galleries, which could lead to engine failure.
An oil seal, also known as crankshaft retainer, is a small device, but essential to ensure the proper engine operation. It plays a key role in all moving parts of an engine, acting as a physical barrier. This mechanical seal fulfils the dual purpose of sealing a rotary shaft to maintain the necessary lubrication (avoiding leaks) and preventing other foreign matter from contaminating shafts and bearings in the rotary shaft equipment.
By far, nitrile is the most popularly used, but buyers who need seals for applications involving high-speed shaft rotation increased interest. Viton is another alternative for silicone and poly-acrylic because it’s more resistant to harmful chemicals and abrasion and works better in higher temperatures.
Viton®
High level of chemical resistance
High temperature resistance
Figure 4: JTEKT oil seal features
a) The shaft on which the oil seal is to be mounted should be ground with the surface finish or surface roughness between 0.2 to 0.8 Microns. It is best for the shaft to be hardened atleast to 40 – 45 HRc in order to prevent groove formation on the shaft due to the pressure exerted by the spring.
Another important consideration is the temperature range in which the oil seal will operate. Extreme temperatures can cause the materials to degrade or lose their elasticity, leading to leaks Extreme temperatures can cause the materials to degrade or lose their elasticity, leading to leaksrubber or polymer
Description
Heavy Duty Wheel Seals and Agricultural Equipment Seals can be divided into AP type, CRS type and ST type. Mainly be used in heavy pollution of agricultural machinery, construction machinery, mining equipment and trucks, buses and other environments. Compared to TC type, with special internal lubrication design, making it closed to the rotary shaft seal and bearing assembly which prevent external dirt effectively; a specially designed multi-lip inside the seal, makes it to achieve the function. Multiple external sealing lip design effectively prevents outside dirt and grease leakage immersion; the internal high-quality grease (butter) prevents muddy and water immersion.
Oil seals close spaces between moving or stationary mechanical components to prevent lubricants like grease and oil from escaping, while also preventing dust, dirt, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the seal. Also known as shaft seals, dirt seals, lip seals, or grease seals, the primary components of any oil seal include an inner metal ring, which provides structural support, and a spring, which provides interference for effective sealing.