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  1. How an O-Ring Works - Hot Topics

    Jan 15, 2014 · The tendency of the o-ring to return to its original shape when the cross-section is compressed is one of the major reasons an o-ring makes an excellent seal. How do you use …

  2. Everything You Need to Know About Viton® - Official Apple …

    Dec 16, 2019 · Commonly employed in various gasket, o-ring and other rubber sealing solutions, Viton® has become a reliable material for automotive seals, transportation fuel applications …

  3. Cleaning Options and their Effects on Rubber O-Rings

    Jul 6, 2022 · Customers often ask whether or not cleaning o-rings can have a negative impact on the materials they’re made from. There are many different ways to clean o-rings, but just three …

  4. 4 Common Mistakes in Designing for an O-Ring Axial Face Seal

    Nov 26, 2018 · Here are 4 commonly made mistakes when designing an o-ring axial face seal. Gland height is not the same as groove depth. Most o-ring face seal applications have a …

  5. The Apple Rubber seal design guide turns 25

    Jul 22, 2014 · How does an O-Ring work? But it also includes chemical compatibility charts and material descriptions. Customers tell us that our seal design guide is very informative.” The …

  6. The Effect of Pressure - Seal Design Guide - Apple Rubber

    Critical Operating Environmental Factors The Effect of Pressure Differential pressure affects an o-ring by forcing it to the low pressure side of the gland, causing the cross section to distort (See …

  7. The Effects of Temperature on O-Ring Function

    Apr 11, 2022 · Temperature is one of many factors to consider when selecting the best o-ring material for a given application. Rising or falling temperatures can have a variety of negative …

  8. What you Need to Know About Dynamic Seal Applications

    Mar 25, 2016 · A dynamic seal application is best described as one where there is motion between a hardware component and the sealing element. Let's walk through everything you …

  9. Brake Fluid Applications - Seal Design Guide - Apple Rubber

    Contact with brake fluid inevitably causes either seal swelling or shrinkage to some degree, depending on the elastomeric compound. With the addition of different types of brake fluid, …

  10. The Effects of Methanol on Rubber Elastomers - Hot Topics

    Dec 17, 2014 · Methanol is an important building block in producing numerous other chemicals, but poses potential sealing issues. By understanding the appropriate resistance, material and …