OS9163 single lip shaft seal, metric series 9 mm I.D. x 16 mm O.D. x 3 mm width, rubber/steel construction for automotive, gearbox, sealed ball bearing housings and linear slide units

Single lip metric shaft seal, 9 mm I.D. x 16 mm O.D.
✔️ Single unit, rubber/steel OS metric, 9 x 16 x 3 mm

This single-lip OS9163 shaft seal is a rubber/steel radial seal sold as a single unit for keeping lubricants in and contamination out in automotive systems, gearboxes, transmissions and industrial machinery.

✅ I.D.: 9 mm
✅ O.D.: 16 mm
✅ Width: 3 mm (single lip)
✅ Material: rubber sealing lip on steel case
✅ Series: OS metric series radial shaft seal
✅ Typical uses: automotive shafts, gearbox seals, sealed ball bearing housings, linear slide units

💡 What is a single lip shaft seal used for in automotive and industrial gearboxes? A single sentence answer: Single-lip shaft seals retain grease or oil while blocking dirt, water and debris from entering bearing and gear areas. Quick summary: - Keeps lubricants sealed around shafts to protect bearings and gears, useful for sealed ball bearing housings and pillow block bearings - Blocks contamination like dust and moisture to extend service life in linear slide units and transmissions - Low-friction single lip design is handy for reduced wear and lower energy loss - Works with common industrial and automotive lubricants to cut maintenance and downtime