1. Regular Inspections During routine vehicle maintenance, have the front hub assemblies, including seals, inspected for signs of wear. Catching issues early can save on costly repairs later.

3. Aerospace The aerospace industry demands high-performance components due to the extreme conditions faced by aircraft. The 14x22x5 oil seal can be found in various systems, including hydraulic systems and landing gear assemblies, where reliable sealing is paramount.

A shaft’s surface finishing will determine how effective the sealing will be. The spiral lead and the direction of the finish tool marks have an impact on the sealing effectiveness. Therefore, it’s imperative to ensure that the shaft surface finishing is maintained.

ERIKS type M (type B according to the DIN standard) has a single metal casing and rubber sealing lip. Since the casing is made of metal, it must be fitted in a well-finished, undamaged groove. Large volumes of oil seals with metal casings are often cheaper, which is why they are often used as original equipment in machines. However, if an oil seal has to be replaced, types with a rubber exterior (type R or RST) are easier to fit. Type MST is similar to M and commonly used. The difference is the dust lip in the MST oil seal that prevents dust and dirt reaching the sealing lip, and extends its service life in dusty environments.