D EUTSCHE NORM September 1996

Rotary shaft lip seals {

3760
ICS 21.120.10 Supersedes
April 1972 edition.
Descriptors: Fluid power, lip seals.

Radial-Wellendichtringe

In keeping with current practice in standards published by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), a comma has been used throughout as the decimal marker.

Foreword
This standard has been prepared by the Normenausschuß Kautschuktechnik (Rubber Technology
Standards Committee). It is based on ISO 6194-1 : 1982.

Amendments
The following amendments have been made to the April 1972 edition.
a) For shaft diameters 32, 35, 38 and 40 mm, a nominal width of 8 mm has been introduced to account
for new designs.
b) Information to be provided by both the manufacturer and the purchaser has been included.
c) The standard has been editorially revised.

Previous editions
DIN 3760: 1962-02, 1972-04.
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Dimensions in mm

1 Scope and field of application

This standard specifies dimensions and requirements for materials, marking, use and installation of rotary
shaft lip seals used for retaining fluid or grease in unpressurized equipment, or equipment with a low
differential pressure, that has rotating shafts.
Where seals are intended for use in applications other than those specified in this standard, the seal
manufacturer should be consulted.

2 Normative references
This standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the titles of the publications are listed
below. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies.
DIN 51524-1 Type HL hydraulic oils – Minimum requirements
DIN 51524-2 Type HLP hydraulic oils – Minimum requirements
DIN 51524-3 Type HVLP hydraulic oils – Minimum requirements
ISO 1629 : 1995 Rubbers and latices – Nomenclature
ISO 4287-1 : 1984 Surface roughness – Terminology – Part 1: Surface and its parameters
ISO 6194-1 : 1982 Rotary shaft lip type seals – Part 1: Nominal dimensions and tolerances

Continued on pages 2 to 13.

Translation by DIN-Sprachendienst.
In case of doubt, the German-language original should be consulted as the authoritative text.

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VDMA-Einheitsblatt (VDMA Code of practice) 24317 Fluid power systems – Hydraulics – Fire-resistant hy-
draulic fluids, guidelines
ASTM D 1418 : 1992*) Rubber and rubber latices – Nomenclature

3 Dimensions and designations

Rotary shaft lip seals are not expected to conform to the designs illustrated here; compliance is only required
in the case of the dimensions specified.

Type A Type AS

a) Elastomeric component
b) Metal insert a) Minor lip
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c) Garter spring Dimensions and details as for type A.

d) Sealing lip
Figure 1: Rotary shaft lip seal without minor lip Figure 2: Rotary shaft lip seal with minor lip

Designation of a type A rotary shaft lip seal intended for a shaft diameter, d1, of 25 mm, with an outside diameter,
d2, of 40 mm and a width, b, of 7 mm, with an elastomeric component of acrylonitrile/butadiene rubber (NBR):
EXAMPLE 1:
Lip seal DIN 3760 – A25 × 40 × 7 – NBR
If seals are to be marked with a symbol denoting the material of the elastomeric component used (cf. subclause
5.2), a ‘G’ shall be included in the designation.
EXAMPLE 2:
Lip seal DIN 3760 – A25 × 40 × 7 – NBR – G
If it is required that metal inserts and springs be provided with an improved corrosion protection, a ‘K’ shall be
included in the designation.
EXAMPLE 3:
Lip seal DIN 3760 – A25 × 40 × 7 – FKM – K
or
Lip seal DIN 3760 – A25 × 40 × 7 – FKM – GK

*) Obtainable from Beuth Verlag GmbH (Auslandsnormen-Service), D-10772 Berlin.

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Table 1: Nominal dimensions

Shaft Shaft Shaft

diameter, diameter, diameter,
d1 d1 d1
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1) Limit deviations for d2 are given in table 2.

2) Edges chamfered or rounded (optional).
3 ) These values are not specified in ISO 6194 and should therefore not be used for new designs.
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Table 2: Interference allowance and tolerance on d2

Outside Interference Tolerance on
diameter, d2 allowance1) d 22 )

Up to 50

Over 50 up to 80

Over 80 up to 120

Over 120 up to 180

Over 180 up to 300

Over 300 up to 500

1) The average value for d2 taken from a number of meas-

urements shall not be greater than the value specified
for d2 plus the interference allowance. For seals having
grooved outside surfaces, additional interference al-
lowances are to be agreed upon.
2 ) The tolerance on d (i.e. d
2 2 max– d 2 min ) is to be deter-
mined by taking three or more measurements equally
spaced around the circumference.

4 Materials and surface protection

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Metal inserts and garter springs shall be made from steel, the grade and surface protection being at the
manufacturer’s discretion. Where seals are exposed to fluids which will cause corrosive damage to the steel,
a ‘K’ shall be included in the designation (see example 3 in clause 3) and agreement should be reached between
manufacturer and user with regard to the corrosion protection of the metal insert and the material for the garter
spring.
For materials to be used for the elastomeric component, see table 3.
Table 3: Materials

Material designation to
Base elastomer
ISO 1629 and ASTM D 1418
Acrylonitrile/
butadiene rubber
Fluorinated rubber

The selection of the base elastomer shall take into consideration the type of fluid to be sealed, the maximum
continuous operating temperature and the rotational speed of the shaft (cf. clause 6).

5 Marking of seals
5.1 Size
Seals conforming to this standard shall be permanently marked with at least the size (d1 × d2 × b) and the
manufacturer’s symbol (only where space allows).

5.2 Material of the elastomeric component

The original packaging of the seal shall be marked with a symbol denoting the material of the elastomeric
component used. If requested, the seal itself shall also be marked with this symbol.
The following methods of applying the marking to the seal are permissible:
a) vulcanization;
b) using a durable colour resistant to both mineral oil and fat;
c) using a label that is the same colour as the seal.
The following colours shall be used: RAL 9002 white (for NBR) and RAL 3000 red (for FKM).*)

*) Colours according to the RAL 840 HR Colour index, which is obtainable from Beuth Verlag GmbH,
Burggrafenstraße 6, D-10787 Berlin.
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6 Use
Type A or AS seals are capable of providing a fluid-tight fit suitable for all operating temperatures and housing
materials with differing coefficients of linear thermal expansion.
The advantage of the minor lip on type AS seals is that it prevents the ingress of contaminants. In order to reduce
wear, the space between the sealing lip and minor lip shall be filled with a suitable lubricant so as to increase
the resistance of shafts to corrosion. The lubricant used shall be compatible with the base elastomer; both the
elastomer and the lubricant shall be chemically resistant to the fluids present in the shaft assembly.
Limits for the operating conditions (e.g. fluid pressure, shaft speed, chemical and thermal resistance of the
elastomere used) are given in subclauses 6.1 and 6.2. If all of these limits will be reached simultaneously, or
if individual limits will be exceeded, the seal manufacturer should be consulted (cf. annexes A and B).

6.1 Maximum permissible shaft speed

6.1.1 Unpressurized operation
The maximum permissible rotational speed of the shaft during unpressurized operation is given in figure 3 as
a function of the elastomeric component material. The heat transfer system shall be capable of maintaining the
permissible temperature of the test fluid and shall be vented to atmosphere.

6.1.2 Pressurized operation

Lip seals shall be capable of retaining fluid or grease at low differential pressures, as well as air (provided there
is sufficient lubrication). Table 4 gives the maximum differential pressure as a function of the rotational and
peripheral speeds.

6.2 Chemical and thermal stability of elastomeric components

The elastomers NBR and FKM are not resistant to all fluids.
Table 5 lists the most frequently used types of fluid and indicates the extent to which NBR and FKM are resistant
to them at the maximum continuous operating temperature.
The symbol ( ) means that the relevant elastomer is not resistant to all fluids in this group (prior testing is
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recommended in such cases).

A dash ( – ) indicates that the relevant elastomer is not compatible with any of the fluids belonging to the
particular group.
At the temperatures given in the second column of table 5, the base elastomer is not prone to cracking and
remains fully operational after reheating.
Table 4: Maximum permissible shaft speeds
Shaft
Maximum
differential Maximum Resulting maxi-
pressure, rotational speed, mum peripheral
in bar in min–1 speed, in m/s,

up to

up to

up to

7 Seal installation
7.1 General
In addition to the manufacturer’s instructions, the following guidelines shall be observed when installing seals.
The sealing lip shall face the fluid to be sealed and shall be unobstructed. The seal shall be pressed home and
completely square by means of suitable installation tools, taking care to prevent misalignment and to ensure
that the seal does not carry any load in service.
To prevent damage to the sealing lip during installation, it is recommended that
a) the shaft be rounded (with a corner radius of r 1) or chamfered (if the shaft is fitted in direction z or the seal
fitted in direction y, as in figure 4) or
b) the shaft be chamfered (if the shaft is fitted in direction y or the seal fitted in direction z, as in figure 4).
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Rotational speed

Fluorinated rubber (FKM)

Peripheral speed

Rotational speed
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Acrylonitrile/butadiene
rubber (NBR)

to
Shaft diameter, d 1
Figure 3: Maximum permissible rotational speed for unpressurized operation

15° to 30°

Type

Direction of
installation
a) Fluid side
b) Edges rounded
Figure 4: Installation
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Table 5: Chemical stability of base elastomers

Fluids present
Fluids based on Non-flammable pressure fluids
petroleum products as in VDMA 24317 Other media

Automatic transmission fluids

DIN 51524-1 to DIN 51524-3)

Lowest permissible service

Aqueous polymer solution

Types EL and L fuel oils
Automotive engine oils

Water-in-oil emulsion
Material designation

Pressure fluids (cf.

Hypoid lubricants

Anhydrous fluids
temperature

Brake fluids
Gear oils

Greases

Water

Lye
Maximum continuous operating temperature of fluid, in °C

7.2 Shaft
Shafts shall meet the requirements specified in subclauses 7.2.1 to 7.2.3 and table 6.
Table 6: Shaft lead-in chamfer

Shaft diameter, d1
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Over 50 up to 70

Over 10 up to 20 over 70 up to 95

over 20 up to 30 over 95 up to 130

over 30 up to 40 over 130 up to 240

over 40 up to 50 over 240 up to 500

1) If there is a shaft lead-in chamfer, its radius shall be no less than this difference.

7.2.1 Surface roughness of shafts

In order to ensure a tight fit between seal and shaft, the seal land (cf. subclause 7.2.3) shall have a surface
roughness, Ra*), of 0,2 to 0,8 mm or R z*), of 1 to 5 mm, with R max*) = 6,3 mm.

7.2.2 Surface hardness

The service life of seals depends on the surface hardness at the seal land. It should be at least 45 HRC. Where
ingress of contaminated fluid is to be expected, or where the peripheral speed exceeds 4 m/s, the hardness
should be at least 55 HRC.
Where shafts are not fully hardened, the effective depth of hardening should be at least 0,3 mm.
After nitriding, shafts shall be provided with a smooth surface finish.

7.2.3 Seal land

The values for surface roughness and hardness specified in subclauses 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 shall be maintained over
the entire seal land, whose dimensions shall be as specified in table 7.
It is essential that the shaft is not subject to eccentric running, to prevent leakage.

*) In accordance with ISO 4287-1: Ra – arithmetical mean deviation of the profile; Rz – ten point height of
irreglarities; R max – maximum two point height of the profile.
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a) No eccentric running a) No eccentric running

b) Seal land b) Seal land

Figure 5: Seal land (notation)

Table 7: Seal land dimensions

Seal land dimensions for seals
with sealing lip with sealing lip and
only minor lip
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7.3 Housing bore

The housing bore shall be subject to a class H8 tolerance and shall have a maximum surface roughness
R a*), of 1,6 to 6,3 mm or Rz*), of 10 to 20 mm, with R max*) = 25 mm. The bore shall have the dimensions
specified in table 8 and a lead-in chamfer of about 10 to 20°.

10° to 20°

Figure 6: Housing bore (notation)

*) In accordance with ISO 4287-1: R a – arithmetical mean deviation of the profile; R z – ten point height of
irreglarities; Rmax – maximum two point height of the profile.
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Table 8: Housing dimensions

Nominal
bore
depth, b

7.4 Housing bore coaxiality

The housing bore shall be coaxial with the shaft axis within the tolerances specified in figure 7. It should be noted
that tolerances are to be smaller where sealing lips are thinner. Wider tolerances may apply if other types of
elastomer or more flexible seal lip designs have been used to modify the performance of the seal.
a
Coaxiality tolerance, in mm
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280 to 500
Shaft diameter, d1, in mm a
Figure 7: Coaxiality tolerance
7.5 Shaft run-out
The tolerances on shaft run-out shall be as shown in figure 8. It should be noted that in the case of higher shaft
speeds, the sealing edge may not be able to follow any shaft movement due to its own inertia. If the shaft run-
out results in the distance between sealing edge and shaft becoming larger than required for maintaining
hydrodynamic lubrication, oil may leak from the seal. It is therefore advisable to position the seal as close as
possible to the bearing to minimize the clearance between bearing elements.
Tolerance on run-out, in mm

Rotational speed of shaft, in min –1

Figure 8: Run-out tolerance
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Annex A
Information provided by the purchaser
To allow the manufacturer to supply a seal suitable for the application in question, it is recommended that the
purchaser provide the information given in the specimen form shown below.
(The note in the margin on page 1 prohibiting reproduction of any part of this standard does not apply to the
following specimen form.)
Table A: Information provided by the purchaser

Purchaser: Reference:

Application: Assembly drawing:

1 Shaft information

a) Diameter (d1)

b) Material

c) Surface roughness Ra

d) Type of finish

e) Hardness

f) Chamfer information
g) Rotation
1) Direction of rotation (viewed in direction
of arrow as shown in drawing)
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– Clockwise

– Anti-clockwise

– Birotational

2) Rotational speed

3) Rotation cycle

(Time on Time off )

h) Other shaft motion (if applicable)

1) Reciprocation
– i) Length of stroke
Bore depth, t 2
– ii) Cycles per minute

– iii) Reciprocation cycle

(Time on Time off )
2) Oscillation
– i) Magnitude of oscillation (degrees)

– ii) Cycles per minute

– iii) Oscillation cycle

(Time on Time off )

j) Additional information (e.g. regarding splines, holes, keyways, shaft lead, etc.)

(continued)
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Table A (concluded)

2 Housing information

a) Bore diameter (D)

b) Bore depth

c) Material

d) Surface roughness Ra

e) Chamfer information

f) Housing rotation (if applicable)

1) Direction of rotation (viewed in direction of arrow as shown in drawing overleaf)

– Clockwise

– Anti-clockwise

– Birotational

2) Rotational speed

3 Contained fluid information

a) Type of fluid Grades

b) Fluid temperature Normal: M M

c) Temperature cycle
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d) Fluid level

e) Fluid pressure

f) Pressure cycle

4 Alignment

a) Housing bore eccentricity

b) Shaft run-out

5 External conditions

a) External pressure

b) Materials to be excluded (i.e. dust, mud, water, etc.)

Annex B
Information provided by the manufacturer
It is also recommended that the manufacturer provide the information given in the following specimen form.
This information will ensure that the seal is compatible with the equipment design and the application in
question, and will facilitate inspection and quality control as well.
(The note in the margin on page 1 prohibiting reproduction of any part of this standard does not apply to the
following specimen form.)
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Table B: Information provided by the manufacturer

Manufacturer: Part No.

Charge No. Date

Seal specifications:

Type:

Outside diameter, d2:

Seal width, b:

Sealing lip description (if applicable):

Plain Hydrodynamic
Unirotational Birotational

Sealing lip material specifications:

Material type: Specification:

Case specifications:

Case material: Inner case material:

Case thickness: Inner case thickness:

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Spring material:

Optional information:

Assessment of results:

Sample drawing:

Identification
(preferred location)
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Other relevant standards

ISO 6194-2 : 1991 Rotary shaft lip seals – Part 2: Vocabulary
ISO 6194-3 : 1988 Rotary shaft lip seals – Part 3: Storage, handling and installation
ISO 6194-4 : 1988 Rotary shaft lip seals – Part 4: Performance test procedures
ISO 6194-5 : 1990 Rotary shaft lip seals – Part 5: Identification of visual imperfections
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