SEAL (MECHANICAL)

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

★ Ferrofluidic seal

★ Gasket

★ Hydrostatic seal

★ Hydrodynamic seal

★ Labyrinth seal A seal which creates a tortuous path for the liquid to flow through

★ Lid (container)

★ Rotating face mechanical seal

★ Face seal (o-ring)

★ O-ring

★ Piston ring

★ Plug

★ Radial shaft seal

★ Trap (plumbing) (siphon trap)

★ Stuffing box, Gland (engineering) (mechanical packing)

★ Wiper seal

★ Dry gas seal