A disk clamp for securing a data storage disk to the hub of a spindle
motor in a disk drive prevents the migration of lubricant into sensitive
areas of the disk drive. The problem of lubrication migration due to the
use and presence of fastener lubricant is resolved by using a rib on a
composite disk clamp. The rib strengthens the clamp structure and has a
sealing ring. The ring has a semi-circular sectional profile with a flat
surface that is used to bond the ring to the rib. The ring has elastic
properties that compensate for hub vibration to isolate the disk clamp
from the hub, and also provides damping between the hub and the disk
clamp.