The seal compresses between the two machinery components and prevents the loss of fluid or gas. O-ring seals are components in pressure systems, in hydraulic lifts, aircraft lubrication systems and automotive joints. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Arizona Sealing Devices, Inc.
Chandler, AZ | 480-892-7325Since 1989, we have been an o-ring distributor. We offer commercial, FDA, military, metric o-rings, caps, plugs, gaskets & more. Custom, rubber o-rings, metal o-rings, diaphragms, face seals and non-standard o-rings are also offered.
Allied Metrics Seals & Fasteners, Inc.
Sparta, NJ | 973-383-2487A leading o-ring manufacturer of quality metric seals for industries worldwide, defines Allied Metrics Seals & Fasteners. We offer FDA-approved elastomers, Teflon® seals, o-rings & much more. Choose from o-ring sizes, metal & plastic o-rings, o-ring kits, o-ring seals, silicone o-rings, EPDM o-rings, static o-rings, etc. Call/visit our website for more information about our products & services!
ExpresSeal™
LANCASTER, NY | 800-446-4773Since your application may be different than that of others, we produce standard and metric o-rings to each customer's requirements. Several materials are available from which your order may be produced, making Teflon®, Viton®, EPOM and rubber o-rings possible. Contact us for assistance.
Kent Rubber Supply Co.
Grand Rapids, MI | 616-538-4970Kent Rubber Supply has been a trusted supplier of o-rings since 1946. Focusing in exceeding customer service, we leverage the best equipment and the most knowledge staff to ensure we meet our customers unique needs. With our trusted experts, we determine the best rubber, foam, sponge or PVC material for your specific need. We continue serving customers both offshore and domestic.
Sealing Devices Inc.
Lancaster, NY | 716-684-7600Sealing Devices is a leading North American distributor & fabricator of o-rings, gaskets, seals, adhesives and EMI shielding for industrial, aerospace, medical and military applications.
Atlantic Rubber Company, Inc.
Littleton, MA | 800-882-3666Atlantic Rubber, an o-ring manufacturer, can satisfy your needs for quality precision o-rings that meet ASTM, SAE, AMS, AS568, JIS, Metric or other specific requirements. Choose from static o-rings, metal o-rings, o-ring kits, plastic o-rings & more.
O-Ring Seals - Allied Metrics Seals & Fasteners, Inc.O-ring seals are used to make dynamic seals on reciprocating or rotating machinery, including pistons, cylinders and rotating shafts. When the o-ring is working as a seal between two moving pieces, such as those just described, a lubricant is necessary to protect the o-ring from quick and steady deterioration.
Other protective measures for o-rings include a thin Teflon sleeve, since its strength can protect a weaker but more flexible rubber from wear and corrosion. O-ring seals can sustain a wide range of pressures, temperatures and tolerances. Depending on the material they are made of and the industry they are employed in, their working lives differ in length.
O-Ring Seals - Allied Metrics Seals & Fasteners, Inc.Aviation, automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, chemical processing, water treatment, industrial manufacturing and oil refineries are all industries that make steady use of o-rings and the products that require their seal. The production of o-rings is simply heat, mold and cool, although a few styles require curing or die cutting. Such a simple product is never-the-less complex in its precise and useful design that is very important to many industries.
O-rings are generally made from a flexible material such as rubber, like silicone, Viton, neoprene, polyurethane, and ethylene-propylene. For certain specific applications they can be made of hard, rigid material like Teflon. Metal o-rings are also available, often made from copper, steel alloys, gold or aluminum.
These metals are also used to fill the gaps in plastic o-rings, while the plastics are used to fill in space in the metal o-ring fabric. In order to maintain a consistent and reliable seal, o-ring material must not become brittle or rigid under low temperatures or melt under high heat, which could result in serious machinery damage and malfunction based on gas or liquid leaking.
O-rings are fabricated specially to be able to withstand serious temperature and pressure. Because abrasion against the walls of the machinery may cause O-ring failure, the contacting surfaces should always be polished around the seal.