Typical shapes and materials for automotive products
Introduction
Oil seals are available in various shapes and materials suitable for the respective automotive parts such as the engine, drivetrain, and chassis systems.
(1) Engine system
| Location | Shape | Material | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine / Front cam shaft |  |
Fluororubber | Rotation |
| Engine / Rear |  |
Fluororubber | Rotation |
| Engine / Rear (for track) |  |
Silicone rubber | Rotation |
| Valve stem |  |
Fluororubber | Reciprocation |
(2) Drivetrain system
| Location | Shape | Material | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Front |  |
Acrylic rubber | Rotation |
| Transmission / Rear |  |
Acrylic rubber | Rotation |
| Differential side |  |
Acrylic rubber | Rotation |
| Propeller shaft |  |
Nitrile rubber | Reciprocation |
(3)Chassis system
| Location | Shape | Material | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
Accelerator |
 |
Nitrile rubber | Rotation |
| Hub |  |
Nitrile rubber | Rotation |
| Power steering |  |
Nitrile rubber | Reciprocation |
| Shock absorber |  |
Nitrile rubber | Reciprocation |
