O-Rings & Gaskets

O-Rings

O Rings are round gaskets made of ductile material, used to seal connections in tubes and pipes. They are cost-effective and reliable, applicable in hydraulics and various equipment like compressors, pumps, and engines. These elastomer loops fit into grooves and are compressed between parts.

Gaskets

A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. It is a deformable material that is used to create a static seal and maintain that seal under various operating conditions in a mechanical assembly.

Gaskets allow for "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets are commonly produced by cutting from sheet materials. Given the potential cost and safety implications of faulty or leaking gaskets, it is critical that the correct gasket material is selected to fit the needs of the application.

Applications:

• Flanges in pipelines
• Engines (e.g., head gaskets)
• HVAC systems