Tag Archives: O-rings

What Are O-Rings Made Of?

Also known as a toric joint, an O-ring is a gasket consisting of a circular, ring-shaped piece of material. Like other gaskets, it’s used to create a seal. When two parts are joined together, they may be fitted with an … Read More

What Are O-Rings? And How Do They Work?

Also known as a toric joint — in reference to its torus shape — an O-ring is a gasket with a circular-looped design that’s used to seal two working surfaces. The valve stems in automotive engines, for example, often use … Read More

Top 5 Questions on Vulcanized O-rings

Having trouble finding the proper size o-ring for your application?  Maybe the size you are looking for is not available from stock.  Maybe the size you are looking for is too large to be molded.  Is the volume too low … Read More

Why Can’t I Get a PPAP for Off the Shelf O-rings?

We often get calls from customers looking for O-rings in a hurry.  The caveat is, they are producing a component for an automotive company and a PPAP is required.  We must explain that we cannot provide a PPAP for our … Read More