V Ring Seal

V-Rings Overview A V-Ring is a solid rubber seal used on shafts to prevent dirt, moisture, and other unwanted material from entering an oil seal, housing, or any other desired area while simultaneously keeping lubricants in. It works by stretching over the shaft to create a tight seal along the shaft while the flexible lip seals lightly against the counterface at a right angle to the shaft. The V-Ring works well on its own and excels when combined with rotary shaft seals and helps extend the life of bearings, oil seals, and shafts. Gamma Seals provide the same function as V-Rings, but with the added protection of a metal case Advantages No wear on shaft Low friction High rotational speeds possible No special requirements on shaft; no groove required Easy to mount Excellent durability Single element sealing solution Dynamic friction reduces with increasing peripheral speed due to the centrifugal force