O Ring Materials

O ring material family chemical compatibility temperature resistance and other properties all factor in to o ring material selection for an application.

O ring materials.

Bs o rings are defined by a standard reference. We offer o ring materials in custom and industry standard sizes. Below is a summary of the different commonly used o ring materials and types. Buna nitrile buna is the most widely used o ring elastomer compound.

The information below along with consultation with the resources. Silicone and kalrez o ring materials are also widely used especially in high temperature applications. O ring materials and types. Some of the common types of o ring materials include ptfe nitrile buna neoprene epdm rubber and fluorocarbon viton.

Each material page has a table with the available datasheets in pdf. Because of the range of materials available determining which o ring is appropriate for use in a specific application is a process whose importance cannot be overstated. Safety datasheets are available here. Metric o rings are usually defined by the internal dimension x the cross section.

This popular o ring material family comparison shows basic rubber material family properties and performance plastic properties.