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O-Ring Basics
An O-ring is a torus, or doughnut-shaped ring, generally molded from an elastomer.
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Seal Types
This section is based on specific types of O-ring seals and special applications.
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O-Ring Elastomers
Before reviewing the available elastomers and their general properties, it is necessary to understand the terms polymer, rubber, elastomer and compound.
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Static O-Ring Sealing
It has been said that O-ring are “the finest static seals ever developed.
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Failure Modes
Like any device subject to judgement in design or to human error during installation, O-ring seals are susceptible to failure. Many times, the failure modes are preventable.
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Mobile inPHorm - Parker's Design Tool & O-Ring Calculator
Take the guesswork out of seal design and material selection with our Mobile inPHorm Design Tool and O-ring Calculator.
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