The hub shaft seal is an essential part of a car. It serves to seal the gaps between certain elements. The gland is able to prevent the leakage of technical fluids. The ELRING brand Shaft Seal, wheel hub are put on parts and shafts that carry out reciprocating movements. These small parts can also prevent dirt and dust from entering the bearing. For the manufacture of hub seals, silicone, rubber, fluoroplastic are used. High temperature resistance characterizes the latter. Therefore, shaft seals can be used literally everywhere.

1. 123 Saloon (W123)
2. 123 T-Model (S123)
3. 123 Break (S123)
4. S-CLASS (W126)
5. S-CLASS Saloon (W126)
6. 123 Coupe (C123)
7. S-CLASS Coupe (C126)
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The construction of the hub shaft seal

The design features of such parts are distinguished by special markings. Meanwhile, stuffing box seals are composed of a body, packing and a snap ring. The latter improves the pressing of the seal against the guide or against the movable shaft. The packing is a sealing elastic material. It is pressed firmly against the corresponding axis. This prevents fluid leakage. The stuffing box body is made mainly of metal.