{"product_id":"the-timken-company-8976s-radial-shaft-oil-seal","title":"The Timken Company 8976S Radial Shaft Oil Seal","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eThe Timken National 8976S oil seal is a premium single-lip radial shaft oil seal engineered to retain lubricants while preventing the ingress of dirt, dust, moisture, and other contaminants in rotating equipment. Manufactured from durable nitrile rubber, it provides reliable sealing performance for industrial, automotive, agricultural, and heavy-duty applications. Commonly installed in gearboxes, axles, wheel hubs, pumps, electric motors, and power transmission equipment, the National 8976S is widely used by maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators for equipment repairs, seal replacements, retrofit projects, and preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and minimize lubricant loss. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe Timken National 8976S oil seal is designed for rotary shaft sealing applications where dependable lubricant retention and contaminant exclusion are critical. It is widely used in industrial gearboxes, heavy-duty axles, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, pumps, compressors, wheel-end assemblies, and general rotating machinery operating in demanding industrial environments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8976S\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Timken National\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e• Product Type: Oil Seal\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e• Seal Type: Radial Shaft Oil Seal\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e• Series: 8000 Series\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e• Seal Design: Type 49\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e• Material: Nitrile (Buna-N) Rubber\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e• Shaft Diameter: 3.125 in (79.38 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Housing Bore Diameter: 4.173 in (106.00 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e• Outside Diameter: 4.179 in (106.15 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e• Overall Width: 0.290 in (7.37 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e• Design Units: Inch (Imperial)\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e• Spring Loaded Lip: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e• Temperature Range: Suitable for standard nitrile seal operating temperatures\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Industrial gearboxes, wheel hubs, axles, pumps, electric motors, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, and power transmission systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e• SKF 8976S Oil Seal\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e• CR (SKF Chicago Rawhide) Equivalent Oil Seal\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e• Federal-Mogul\/National 8976S Oil Seal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timken","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714040987950,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_eefcad3e-b7fa-43f8-9e14-4697233bd18f.jpg?v=1770414672","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/the-timken-company-8976s-radial-shaft-oil-seal","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}