Radial and dynamic seals require the presence of a diametrical clearance gap for installation.
O ring sealing design.
Designing the parts of an application where o rings will be applied is broadly termed o ring groove design.
The following table gives the o ring cross sections that result from various percentages of i d.
As568b standard o ring groove design contact us for assistance or samples the three main types of standard groove designs are industrial static also called radial industrial reciprocating also called dynamic and face seals also called axial or flange.
Conversely when the pressure is inward the groove inside diameter is primary.
Of the o ring is stretched the cross section of the o ring will decrease.
This o ring seal design section will give you step by step instructions on how to design a seal or rubber part for your application.
In order to seal properly the o ring has to deform in the application by being compressed and stretched in any number of ways.
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O ring seals are described in this section under scope of o ring use o rings are also used as light duty mechani cal drive belts.
An o ring seal is used to prevent the.
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Note that when the pressure is outward the groove outside diameter od is primary and the groove width then determines the inside diameter.
The design of the groove where the o ring sits plays a major role in how the o ring performs its sealing role.
O rings rubber seals and custom sealing devices.
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O ring design guide if the i d.
It is a loop of elastomerwith a round cross section designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts creating a sealat the interface.
More information including design criteria on o ring drive belts and their application will be found in o ring applications section iii.
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