
What is the difference between Oil Seal And O-Ring?
Oil seals and O-rings are both widely used to prevent fluid leakage, but they are not interchangeable sealing components. Their geometry, sealing mechanism, motion capability, installation method, and typical operating environments are fundamentally different. An O-ring is a relatively simple elastomeric sealing element that is installed in a designed groove and compressed against mating surfaces. An oil seal, often called









