{"id":1873,"date":"2017-05-25T14:48:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2024-12-03T20:22:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T20:22:26","slug":"what-is-an-o-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/what-is-an-o-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an O-Ring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wheel-24518_960_720.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1874\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wheel-24518_960_720-296x300.png\" alt=\"wheel-24518_960_720\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>An o-ring, also known as a toric joint, is a special type of gasket that&#8217;s shaped like a loop with a round cross-section. It&#8217;s designed for use inside of a groove, where it&#8217;s compressed during assembly to achieve a secure seal. To learn more about o-rings and how they work, keep reading.<\/p>\n<p>While there are many different types of o-rings, most are designed to withstand significant pressure. Some, for instance, are capable of sealing pressure up to 800 pounds per square inch (PSI), which is pretty impressive. O-rings can also act as a double seal, offering a secure connection on both ends to the respective surface to which they are attached.<\/p>\n<p>You can find o-rings available in many different metric and inch sizes. The size of an o-ring typically refers to its diameter and cross-section diameter. The most common o-ring sizes in the U.S. follow the SAE AS568C specification. In the U.K., o-ring sizes uses BS sizes, ranging from BS001 to BS932. When choosing o-rings, make sure the size is appropriate for the application for which it will be used.<\/p>\n<p>While some people assume that o-rings are a relatively new mechanical component, they&#8217;ve actually been around for over a century. The patent for the world&#8217;s first o-ring was filed in 1896 to inventor J.O. Lundberg. It wasn&#8217;t until 1937, however, the first patent for an o-ring was filed in the United States. It&#8217;s a little-known fact that the U.S. government took over the o-ring patent to use for various machines and equipment during World War II. The patent holder, Niels Christensen, received a lump sum payment of $75,000 for the government&#8217;s use of his patented o-ring.<\/p>\n<p>So, how are o-rings used today? One of the most common uses is manufacturing. When manufacturing companies produce products that require the joining of two or more surfaces, they may use an o-ring. Thanks to its simple design that&#8217;s able to withstand substantial amounts of pressure, it&#8217;s the perfect match for such applications. O-rings can also be used in high-temperature applications, though they may need to tangibly mounted.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that o-rings are available in wide range of materials, some of which include butadiene rubber, butyl rubber, polyethylene, nitrile rubber, and various thermoplastics.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in buying o-rings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroeengineering.com\/products-o-rings.php\">click here<\/a> to access our shop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An o-ring, also known as a toric joint, is a special type of gasket that&#8217;s shaped like a loop with a round cross-section. 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