Furthermore, natural rubber gaskets are highly durable and long-lasting, making them ideal for applications that require frequent assembly and disassembly. Unlike synthetic rubber gaskets, natural rubber gaskets are less prone to degradation from exposure to heat, ozone, and UV radiation, ensuring a longer service life and reduced maintenance costs.

In automotive applications, the proper functioning of oil seals is crucial for maintaining the performance and longevity of critical components. Trailer hub oil seals and Tora oil seals, among others, are essential for preventing oil leakage, minimizing friction, and protecting internal components from wear and damage. High-quality oil seals contribute to the overall efficiency, safety, and reliability of vehicles and machinery.

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.

On most cars you need not remove the engine to get at the sump . But often you have to raise it slightly and wedge it on its mountings so that the sump moves clear of the front- suspension cross member.

If the seal is being fitted to original equipment you may have some influence over the shaft and housing bore finish, but if you are replacing a worn seal you still need to take into account the condition of these 2 essential parts. 

ERIKS also supplies the types GR and GRST. These are virtually identical to the types R and RST, except in this case the metal inner ring is also completely encased in rubber. ERIKS uses FKM rubber here as standard, so these seals are ideal for use in acidic environments.