O-Rings can serve many purposes and functions across various applications and depending on the unique application variables it can be a challenge to choose the best elastomer for the job. Different rubbers (Elastomers) often have trade-offs that are both helpful and hurtful in applications. For example, certain compounds are suitable in low temperature environments, but may not perform as well …
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What VTI Seals does Varigate Provide?
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Why Might An O-Ring Fail?
O-Rings, made of an elastomeric material, are unlike other materials. The reason for this is because in order for an O-Ring to function properly it has to deform. Once an O-Ring is installed into a gland it is then compressed resulting in zero clearance.
O-Ring Characteristics
Wondering what characteristics O-Ring seals have? The article written today will cover multiple different elements of O-Rings.
What Is An O-Ring?
An O-Ring seal is a means for closing off a passageway preventing an unwanted escape or loss of fluid. The seal consists of an O-Ring installed in a gland and is exactly that – a circular run in which the elastomeric material has a section that is virtually circle. The gland is the cavity (usually within metal) into which the O-Ring is placed. The combination of these two elements comprises an O-Ring seal.








