# Labyrinth Seal

A labyrinth seal is a mechanical seal that fits around a rotor to prevent fluid leakage along the rotor shaft. Typically the seal is composed of many straight threads which interlock in order to produce a long and tortuous path for the fluid to escape. The labyrinth seal element within FluidFlow is a custom element, designed for the specific case of compressor oil seals for one of our customers. The relationships used are proprietary and probably not generic. If you have a similar application, or would like to discuss the suitability of this element in your application please contact support@fluidflowinfo.com directly.