The rubber O – ring is a sealing element with a circular cross – section. It is made from materials like polyurethane (TPU, CPU) or various rubbers such as nitrile rubber and fluororubber. Its primary function is to prevent the leakage of liquids or gases. It is extensively applied in both static and dynamic sealing situations within hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and a wide range of mechanical equipment.
Material
Commonly used materials include nitrile rubber (NBR), fluororubber (FKM), silicone rubber (SIL), and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). Different materials are tailored to different temperature, medium, and pressure conditions.
Performance
Sealing and Wear Resistance: It boasts excellent sealing properties, high wear resistance, and elastic compensation ability. The dynamic pressure sealing life is 5 – 10 times longer compared to conventional rubber products.
Pressure and Temperature Tolerance: It can withstand a maximum working pressure of up to 300MPa, and its temperature range spans from – 55 ºC to + 250 ºC.
Classification
By Usage: It can be categorized into types such as high – temperature resistant, high – pressure resistant, and corrosion – resistant.
By Structure: It includes UHSO rings, piston rod O – rings, etc.
3. Product Advantages
Multifunctionality
Sealing Versatility: Suitable for both static and dynamic seals (including rotation and reciprocating motion). It is compatible with various media like oil, water, gas, and chemical substances.
Extreme Condition Adaptability: By modifying the material formula, it can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from – 60 ºC to 220 ºC and high – pressure environments up to 1500kg/cm².
Economic Efficiency
Standardized Design: Features a standardized design, which endows it with strong interchangeability, easy installation, and low maintenance costs.
Cost – effective Material: Nitrile rubber (NBR) O – rings are cost – effective and have excellent resistance to mineral oil.
Durability
Material – specific Resistance: Fluororubber (FKM) offers high – temperature and corrosion resistance, while silicone rubber (SIL) has good anti – aging properties and is suitable for the food and medical industries.
Low Friction: It has low dynamic friction resistance, effectively preventing the “crawling” phenomenon during low – speed movement.
Structural Optimization
Self – sealing: With a self – sealing design, no additional adjustment is required.
Compatibility: It has standardized groove sizes, ensuring strong compatibility.
4. Product Application
Industrial Sector
Hydraulic System: Used for piston sealing in hydraulic cylinders of construction machinery, capable of withstanding pressures up to 32MPa.
Pneumatic Equipment: For example, cylinder seals, suitable for a temperature range of – 40 ºC to 120 ºC.
Transportation
Automotive: Applied as oil seals in automotive engines and transmissions.
Marine: Used for ship pipeline sealing.
Special Scenarios
Harsh Environments: In high – temperature or corrosive environments, fluororubber O – rings are used in chemical equipment, while silicone rubber is used in food processing equipment.
Precision Instruments: Used as dust – proof seals for aerospace equipment and electronic components.
Installation Method
Radial Seal: The groove is designed inside the shaft or hole, making it suitable for static sealing.
Axial Seal: Used for end – face sealing, where the pressure direction determines the matching of the inner/outer diameter of the O – ring.
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