Rubber O-Rings
The selection of the right material is crucial for the appropriate applicability of an O-ring. NewDealSeals has all basic materials available with more than 500 rubber compounds. We gladly advise you with making the right choice.
Presented below, the most commonly used O-ring materials. All other basic materials such as FVMQ, HNBR, PU or CR can be found on our rubber materials page.
Advantages O-Ring
- Reliable sealing solution
- Simple mounting requirements
- Suitable for high and low pressure applications
- Relatively cheap
Advantages NewDealSeals
- More than 500 elastomeric compounds available
- Seamless O-Rings available from ID 0.4 – 2000 mm
- 100% controlled production process
- Polymer laboratory dedicated to the development of custom compounds
- Engineering support (design, development, failure analysis & reverse engineering)
How does the O-ring work
An O-ring is an elastic part placed between two parts and then squeezed to fill up the gap between the two parts. When placed under pressure, the O-ring is forced to “flow” within the groove toward the clearance gap. As the O-ring flows against the gap, it produces zero clearance and prevents the sealed substance from escaping.
Staying in shape
An important factor in the effectiveness of any O-ring is its memory, or ability to remember its shape. O-rings are made to always try to regain its original shape despite being squeezed and/or distorted by pressure. O-rings are used for a wide range of applications and environments. An O-ring is a simple concept, but there are over 20 types of materials with more than 500 compound types to choose from in virtually any possible size. The right material and design choice is critical for staying in shape.
Alternative Products
O-rings are ideal for a wide variety of applications but they cannot solve every sealing design project. For this purpose NewDealSeals has a range of alternative seals available that can be used into standard O-ring groove designs.
