Axial shaft seals are simple sealing elements and specifically suitable as secondary seals in applications where otherwise the primary contacting or non-contacting seals would be subjected to excessive quantities of contaminants.

Axial shaft seals are available from SKF as:

V-ring seals
Metal-clad V-type sealing rings and axial clamp seals
Mechanical seals
With the exception of axial clamp seals, axial shaft seals rotate with the shaft and act as flingers. They tolerate small misalignments of the shaft with respect to the counter face and also provide reliable sealing if the shaft is out of round or rotates eccentrically.