O Ring Design Guide

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O ring design guide. It is calculated by dividing the cross sectional area csa of the o ring by the cross sectional area of the gland. All standard and non standard o ring sizes. Review the general o ring groove design considerations before moving onto the. Our goal is to maximize our ability to provide quality products and services that meet or exceed our customer s requirements.

The design of the groove where the o ring sits plays a major role in how the o ring performs its sealing role. Gland csa d x w. Otherwise contact us and we can custom mold any size or shape o ring you need. You can also submit an engineer request to work directly with our design engineers with over 30 years of design experience.

For those who are unfamiliar with o ring design it is rec ommended to fi rst study this introductory section becoming familiar with the basic principles of o ring seals their com mon uses and general limitations. Design and dimension the groove that your o ring will go into by researching our o ring groove design guide. Still have questions about finding a standard or non standard size. Technical o ring handbook.

In order to seal properly the o ring has to deform in the application by being compressed and stretched in any number of ways. O ring gland design information. The eriks o ring manual is a guide which assists you in the selection of the best o ring out of the correct rubber compound in the right application. Find the right o ring groove design and easily order your o ring online from the worldâ s largest inventory network.

O ring guide parker hannifin prdifa technology division contents contents parker s safety programme 4 introduction 6 sealing compounds 9 deformation force 25 design information and installation guidelines 31 o ring dimension 41 parbak back up ring 8 xxx sizes 87. Machining specifications the gland fill is the percentage of the gland that is occupied by the o ring. Contact us with your questions or use our online size search and free o ring gland calculator. Those who are already familiar with o ring seal design may simply refer to the appropriate design tables for the informa tion needed.

The best o rings are useless without the right groove design which becomes increasingly important the more demanding the application environment. Choose a standard size as568 o ring using this o ring size chart.