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
  • seal
  • Gasket
  • Hydrostatic seal
  • Hydrodynamic seal Ferrofluidic
  • Labyrinth seal A seal which creates a tortuous path for the liquid to flow through
  • Lid (container)
  • Rotating face mechanical
  • Face seal (o-ring)
  • O-ring
  • Piston ring engineering
  • Radial shaft seal Plug
  • Trap (plumbing) (siphon trap)
  • box, Gland (mechanical packing)
  • Wiper seal
  • Dry gas seal seal