Abstract: An axle seal is provided and includes a seal element having a seal element top, a seal element bottom, a seal element mounting lip which extends downwardly from the seal element bottom, and a seal element sleeve, wherein the seal element sleeve is securely and sealingly associated with the seal element mounting lip, and wherein the seal element includes a circumferential outer edge portion which extends outwardly from at least one of seal element mounting lip and the seal element sleeve to form a circumferential lip around the seal element sleeve and wherein the seal element defines a seal element opening which communicates the seal element top with the seal element bottom.

Abstract: An axle seal is provided and includes a seal element having a seal element top, a seal element bottom, a seal element mounting lip which extends downwardly from the seal element bottom, and a seal element sleeve, wherein the seal element sleeve is securely and sealingly associated with the seal element mounting lip, and wherein the seal element includes, a first surface having a first edge, and a second surface having a second edge, wherein the first surface and second surface extend circumferentially away from the seal element, and wherein the first surface and second surface are separated from each other to form an edge channel which extends circumferentially around the seal element.

Abstract: An axle seal is provided and includes a seal element having a seal element top, a seal element bottom, a seal element mounting lip which extends downwardly from the seal element bottom, and a seal element sleeve, wherein the seal element sleeve is securely and sealingly associated with the seal element mounting lip, and wherein the seal element includes a circumferential outer edge portion which extends outwardly from the seal element sleeve to form a circumferential lip around the seal element sleeve and wherein the seal element defines a seal element opening which communicates the seal element top with the seal element bottom.

Abstract: A spherical rod end assembly includes sealing components, each having a flexible, resilient skirt, integrally formed on a metal body, which overlies and seals the cavity within which the ball of the assembly is seated, to exclude dirt and other foreign matter. The sealing component may take the form of fasteners or washers, or combinations thereof.