Garter-Spring Radial LipSeal with Molded Case
Sourced from the ASLE Seals Special Publication
1. Garter Spring
2. Molded Case
3. Sealing Element
1. Garter Spring: A helically coiled wire spring with its ends connected. It is used in tension for maintaining a radial sealing force between the sealing element of a radial lip seal and a shaft.
2. Molded Case: A design feature of a type of radial lip seal wherein the lip and case are made integral in the molding process.
3. Sealing Element: The normally flexible elastomeric component of a lip seal assembly, which rides against the rotating surface and effects the seal.
