What is an O-Ring?
An O-ring is a torus, or doughnut-shaped ring, generally molded from an elastomer. O-rings are used primarily for sealing. They are also used as light-duty, mechanical drive belts. O-Rings are doughnut-shaped devices manufactured from elastomeric compounds such as synthetic or natural rubber. O-Rings are used in mechanical setups to seal flow of liquid or air. O-Rings fix in to the cavities/grooves, and deform accordingly to stop the flow of fluid movement. These cavities are called Glands and are used in one of the two seal designs- axial and radial. O-Rings are capable of sealing enormous pressures as high as 1000 PSI. An O-Ring is marked by its inner diameter, its cross-section diameter, material composition and its material hardness. We at Valleyseal offer a wide range of O-Rings of standard sizes to suit your machine designs. We specialize in designing and production of superior grade O-Rings and gaskets. We follow following design parameters for producing O-Rings The O-Ring must
An O-ring is a round ring that is used as a gasket for sealing a connection. O-rings are typically constructed out of polyurethane, silicone, neoprene, nitrile rubber or fluorocarbon. These rings are commonly used in mechanical applications, such as pipe connections, and help to ensure a tight seal between two objects. O-rings are designed to be seated in a groove or housing that keeps the ring in place. Once in its track, the ring is compressed between the two pieces and, in turn, creates a strong seal where they meet. The seal that a rubber or plastic O-ring creates can either exist in a motionless joint, such as between piping, or a movable joint, such as a hydraulic cylinder. However, movable joints often require that the O-ring be lubricated. In a moving enclosure this ensures slower deterioration of the O-ring and therefore, extends the useful life of the product. O-rings are both inexpensive and simple in design and are therefore very popular in manufacturing and industry. If mo
