O Ring Cross Section Shapes

It is a loop of elastomer with a round cross section designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts creating a seal at the interface.

O ring cross section shapes.

In stock and ready to ship. Although the cross section of the o ring is seen as fairly arbitrary there are some distinct advantages to either a larger or smaller cross section o ring. An o ring also known as a packing or a toric joint is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus. Each features a round cross section.

It is used to prevent the loss of fluid or gas. 900 series o rings feature a round cross section. By absorbing the tolerance stack up between connected surfaces in both dynamic and static applications it acts as a compact and reliable sealing device. The o ring may be used in static applications or in dynamic applications where there is relative motion between.

D rings can be manufactured to standard o ring sizes as well as custom sizes for specific applications. Of an o ring gland is primarily influenced by the diameter of the mating surface. Ptfe backup o rings are designed to be used in conjunction with standard o rings to help prevent extrusion in high pressure applications or where extrusion gaps are excessive. It is a loop of elastomer with a round cross section designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts creating a seal at the interface.

Rectangular cross section features a split for easy installation. Buna n and viton o rings can be used for sealing valves faucets flanges engines and more. For low pressure applications the combination of a low modulus material and small cross section can help to reduce friction. Fda and nsf61 compliant o rings feature a round cross section and medium hardness.

Choose from our selection of square o rings including over 550 products in a wide range of styles and sizes. In de signing this new group of o rings we left spacing in the part numbers to allow us to add additional sizes should they be required. In stock and ready to ship. Choose from our selection of metric o rings including oil resistant buna n o rings high temperature silicone o rings and more.

O ring is a simple and versatile ring shaped sealing device with a circular cross section. An o ring also known as a packing or a toric joint is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus. Wherever possible use a backup ring on each side of the o ring.