Seal (mechanical)
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A mechanical seal is a device which helps join systems or mechanisms together by preventing leakage (e.g., in a plumbing system), containing pressure, or excluding contamination.
Seal types;
- Induction sealing or cap sealing
- Adhesive, sealant
- Bridgman seal
- Bung
- Coating
- Compression seal
- Diaphragm seal
- Gasket
- Hydrostatic seal
- Hydrodynamic seal
- Labyrinth seal A seal which creates a tortuous path for the liquid to flow through
- Lid (container)
- Rotating face mechanical seal
- Face seal (o-ring)
- O-ring
- Piston ring
- Plug
- Radial Shaft Seal
- Stuffing box
- Wiper seal
- Dry gas seal
