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[[Category:Mechanical Components]]{{Knoppen}} | [[Category:Mechanical Components]]{{Knoppen}} | ||
[[File:Seals.jpg|thumb|right|Seals]] | [[File:Seals.jpg|thumb|right|Seals]] | ||
'''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. The effectiveness of a seal is dependent on adhesion in the case of sealants and compression in the case of [[ | '''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. The effectiveness of a seal is dependent on adhesion in the case of sealants and compression in the case of [[gaskets]]. | ||
A stationary seal may also be referred to as packing. | A stationary seal may also be referred to as packing. | ||