How to Guide

Seal Installation & Tool Instructions

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Our technical team created these how-to installation guides to continue supporting our customers through the lifetime of our precision parts. As you can see, there are various, helpful Omniseal® polymer spring-energized seals and metal seal videos to view. All have specific details on handling, installation and/or tooling. Use the quick links to get to the right place!

Omniseal® Metal Lip Seals

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Omniseal® Installation Tools

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How To Install Omniseal® Spring-Energized Seals (Small Diameter)

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Designing a precision seal or material solution is critical; just as critical is the installation. Prepare for success by watching the following installation videos and downloading the corresponding seal handling and installation instructions. These pdf files can also be downloaded from our document center along with other technical materials related to industries, solutions or materials.

Omniseal Solutions' small diameter seals have a diameter ≤ 4” (101.6 mm). When installing these seals, whenever possible, you should handle and install the seal in a dry environment with no wind or dust. ​​​​Contact our team for questions or additional support.

How To Install Omniseal® Spring-Energized Seals (Large Diameter)

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Omniseal Solutions' large diameter seals have a diameter > 4” (101.6 mm). When installing these seals, whenever possible, you should handle and install the seal in a dry environment with no wind or dust. 

Remember to download the corresponding seal handling and installation instructions below the corresponding video. Contact our team for questions or additional support.

How To Install Omniseal® Metal Lip Seals (Internal & External)

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Our "collaborative spirit" and support does not end with the designing of a precision metal sealing solution; it also extends to installing the solution once it has been delivered. The videos below will show you how to handle and install an internal and external metal lip seal as easily as possible. Contact our team for questions or additional support.

How To Use Installation Tools

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At times, our polymer seals will need to be installed with installation tools. Please see the video below to help you with this process for a small diameter, closed piston gland seal. Contact our team for questions or additional support.