Avoid: Silicone exhibits poor tear resistance, abrasion, and tensile strength. The poor abrasion resistance means they are better suited for static applications than dynamic. They do perform well with water, steam or petroleum fluids, either. Pressure pumps and hose o rings. Silicone grease is often used on hose connections to make installation and repairs easier and provide an additional protective layer over the o ring.

Temperature range: The nitrile O-ring temperature range is between -65 degrees Fahrenheit and 300 degrees Fahrenheit.High-temperature sealing o-rings are, as the name implies, designed to withstand extreme heat while continuing to provide a reliable seal between two surfaces or components.

caption id="attachment_6698" align="aligncenter" width="553"] Static and Dynamic O-Ring Sizes and Groove Dimensions - Image credit: Allied Metrics[/caption] Nitrile (Buna-N) When compressed between the two mating surfaces, the o-ring material deforms and fills any gaps or imperfections. This creates a barrier that resists fluid leakage even under extremely high or low pressures. An o-ring seal consists of the o-ring and a gland, which is the location where the o-ring goes. The gland is typically a groove or channel cut into a metal or plastic component, such as a cylinder or a valve body, where the o-ring is placed and compressed between two mating surfaces. The gland ensures that the o-ring is properly positioned and sealed to prevent leakage of fluids or gasses.

Summary

First, you’ll need to gather the necessary tools and materials. You’ll need a replacement o ring that is the same size and shape as the one you’re replacing, a pair of pliers, and some sort of lubricant.

In this section, we’ll look a little more closely at what o-rings do, and some of the applications that they’re very often used for. O-rings for high-temperature sealingTemperature range: The neoprene O-ring temperature range is between -65 degrees Fahrenheit and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Types of O-ring seals. Take the time to wipe clean and reapply a fresh coat of lubrication on O-ring parts during routine maintenance or when making repairs of mechanical equipment, devices, engines, machinery, and so forth that house O-rings. As we mentioned earlier, plumber’s grease is primarily used for all kinds of faucets. If you are having an issue with a stiff or squeaking fixture, taking apart the faucet and applying plumber’s silicone grease after a good cleaning should help your issue.