
Trailer hub oil seals play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the wheel hub assembly on trailers and other towed vehicles. These seals are designed to prevent the leakage of lubricating oil and the ingress of contaminants, ensuring the proper functioning and longevity of the wheel bearings and other internal components. The trailer hub oil seal is typically positioned within the hub assembly, creating a barrier that helps retain the lubricant and protect the bearings from moisture, dirt, and debris.
Function of hydrodynamic ribs
Material selection is important to the life of a radial shaft seal. The elastomer’s resistance to temperature, abrasion, chemicals, weather, sunlight, and ozone can affect a profile’s longevity and performance. The two most prevalent materials are Nitrile and Viton. See our Oil Seal Materials page for details on compounds and chemical compatibility.
Oil seals are always exposed to a lot of chemicals, both mild and harsh chemicals. The seals react by showing some signs like cracks, blisters, and discoloration especially when the chemical is harsh. This clearly shows that the chemical is not compatible with the seal, which goes as far as affecting its cross-link density (increase or decrease). When the cross-link density increases, the seal material becomes harder, but when it decreases, the seal material becomes softer.