Types of Lip seals

Hydraulic and lip seals are specifically designed for applications that require high pressure such as those of hydraulic cylinders. It is said to have a wide array of orientations and different types. Before going further into the orientation and types of lip seals, here are some things to consider when purchasing such industrial products. The diameters of the outer shaft, inner seal and housing bore should be specified. Thickness and radial cross section should also be included in the list of considerations. Service limits such as operating speed and pressure, vacuum rating and temperature should be dealt with accordingly.

Lip seals

A lip seal is a rotary seal incorporating a deflected lip seal geometry. Anti-rotational devices such as flanges and O-rings are often utilized to prevent the seal from rotating with the shaft. Standard and custom sizes are available with a wide selection of PTFE materials. Lip seals are suitable for sealing corrosive and abrasive media. A wide range of geometries and materials are available, depending on specific application requirements. Lip seals are often used on motors and compressors and other components with high speed rotary shafts due to their ability to resist wear even while pressurized.

The most common lip shape is the chamfered or back-beveled design and is available with the V and C Series spring types. This design allows for ease of installation and permits lubrication to nest under the lip and feed through in reciprocating dynamic applications. The result is a microscopic film of lubrication that increases seal and hardware service life. Since the footprint (contact point) of a chamfered lip is a single point, all of the sealing force is concentrated on that point, yielding the highest sustainability and lowest friction.

Darcoid Nor-Cal Seal is an excellent supplier of lip seals. Darcoid has on offer a wide range of custom molded seals. With Darcoid, which has experience in various areas of expertise, you can rest assured that your own rubber components will be manufactured to exacting specifications, by experienced craftspeople.