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Technical definition and fundamental characteristics of the O-Ring. The O-Ring is a toroidal shaped ring. The term O-Ring can be broken down into “O” indicating the shape of the cross-section (in this case O, i.e. round) and “ring” indicating the ring. Thanks to its simple shape and a wide choice…

The O-Ring is designated by specifying the internal diameter (d1) and the diameter of the cross-section/cord (d2). Let’s try to better understand together how we in ORINGONE take care of your requests starting from the Designation and technical measurements for the production of your Personalized O-Ring. What does Designating an…

O-Rings can be found everywhere, from small household appliances and systems to the most complex technological mechanics. It is a simple article in its shape and possibilities of use, which is why it remains the best seal for many applications. So what is the difference between an O-Ring used to…

If it is true that we can consider as “elastic” a material that, after having been subjected to a considerable deformation under tensile, compression or stretching stress, quickly returns to its initial shape as soon as the set force is removed, we can consider these three stress parameters to be…

ORINGONE has always offered the possibility to produce and purchase O-Rings with non-standard Diameter and Dimensions online. Our company is characterised by the technology and expertise in the management of each customer’s individual requests, offering the possibility to order even a single O-Ring with dimensional characteristics outside the normal range,…

Definition and useful information Have you ever wondered what material O-Rings are made of? Of course, the answers can be as different as the materials that give life to this important industrial component present in many products. Here are some of the terms frequently mentioned in case you want to…

In the immense and varied panorama of possible uses of an O-Ring, it is advisable to make a first macro distinction between the two types of basic applications (but fundamental as far as the design and sizing of the cavity and ring itself is concerned): static and dynamic applications. Let’s…

Although the O-Ring is not very suitable for dynamic applications (it is rather suitable for static applications), there are areas where it is used for seals on moving devices. Dynamic applications are defined as those where the seals act as dividers on the surfaces of two elements that move…

One of the applications in which the O-Ring is fundamental is that of drum presses. Drum presses are pumping and melting devices that allow the dosing of thermoplastic materials directly into the production line. They are usually made up of a piston (plate) press, a structure that guarantees rigidity to…

High and low temperatures greatly influence the behavior of elastomers High-Temperature effects on O-Rings At high temperatures, the compounds are subject to deterioration causing different effects: the hardness decreases, but the effect is reversed if the temperature drops again. the percentage elongation increases and, consequently, the load required to break…