O Ring Cross Section Shapes

Nominal cross section o rings.

O ring cross section shapes.

Of an o ring gland is primarily influenced by the diameter of the mating surface. Rectangular cross section features a split for easy installation. Please contact us if you are looking for a size not shown in the 5 32 group. 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.

For low pressure applications the combination of a low modulus material and small cross section can help to reduce friction. Wherever possible use a backup ring on each side of the o ring. In stock and ready to ship. Each features a round cross section.

It is used to prevent the loss of fluid or gas. Until now o ring standards have left a gap between the 1 8 and 3 16 nominal cross sections. Choose from our selection of square o rings including over 550 products in a wide range of styles and sizes. O ring is a simple and versatile ring shaped sealing device with a circular cross section.

Choose from our selection of metric o rings including oil resistant buna n o rings high temperature silicone o rings and more. 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. Fda and nsf61 compliant o rings feature a round cross section and medium hardness. In stock and ready to ship.

An o ring also known as a packing or a toric joint is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus. 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. Buna n and viton o rings can be used for sealing valves faucets flanges engines and more.

900 series o rings feature a round cross section. 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. 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.