How do I Choose the Right Material for My O-Rings?
O-rings and gaskets are used in a variety of companies to help you hermetically seal connections with pipes, tubes, and other parts of complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Due to the wide range of applications, there are also a variety of O-ring material options available. Nitrile (Buna), neoprene, ethylene propylene (EPDM rubber), silicone, fluorocarbon (Viton), and PTFE (Teflon) are some of the compounds commonly used for O-rings and seals. To answer your many questions about o-rings, The Hope Group has created an advanced guide to o-ring material selection, where we will look at the characteristics and compatibility as well as the temperature and strength limits of each material. Ring. These are the things to consider when choosing O-Rings When choosing the right O-ring for your specific application, there are many factors to consider. They include but are not limited to, operating conditions, chemical compatibility, seal pressure, temperature, durometer, size, and cost. D...