Anyone know the correct name for those spring bands? they are like elastic bands but made from coiled wire.

The sort of things you find in some lip oil seals etc.

Cheers.

Pete

Garter Spring?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garter_spring

oil seal spring garter springs
http://www.lispring.com/manufacturer-oil_seal_spring-13151.html

Thanks Chaps.