Pneumatic seals are a device that restricts the escape of air or the entrance of foreign materials in a pneumatic application such as a cylinder. Pneumatic Seals are designed for low operating pressure. Pneumatic Seals are vital in machinery. Pneumatic Seals may be used for rotary and reciprocating motion. Pneumatic cylinders typically demand higher operating speeds and lower friction pneumatic seals.

Common pneumatic seals include: rod seals, piston seals, symmetrical seals, V-Rings, wipers, rotary shaft seals, wear rings, static seals, back-up rings, o-rings, buffer rings, u-cups and gaskets. Pneumatic seals can be single or double acting. Single acting pneumatic seals are used for one axial direction only. Double acting pneumatic seals are used in both directions for a reciprocating motion. Pneumatic seals can be made of a variety of materials: Polyurethane, Nitrile, Viton, Silicone, EPDM and some PTFE.