O Ring Cross Section Calculator

The o ring inner diameter is typically chosen to be close to the groove s inner diameter.

O ring cross section calculator. An o ring also known as a packing or a toric joint is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus. Info chemical volume swell cross section diameter mm calculate results reset calculator generate printable document results. Inputs bore diameter b d. For example if your o ring s cross sectional diameter is 1 25 inches and its gland depth is 1 20 inches subtract 1 20 from 1 25 to determine that the o ring is able to squeeze out a total of 05 inches.

Info o ring compression. By selecting it to be slightly less than the groove s inner diameter the o ring will stretch and hug the groove. This calculator allows you to find the recommended o ring inner diameter and range of cross section diameters that will fit a given gland size and tolerance range in a radial seal. Search for eriks standard o rings and load them also into your created design.

You need to be registered and logged in to see the o ring calculation software. O ring metric groove design pdf seal design company info. Select a size to buy standard and custom o rings from the world s largest inventory network or custom orders can be made within a few weeks typically without tooling fees. Metric o ring groove dimensions are listed for the most common metric cross sections with and without backup rings.

O ring cross section and o ring groove design data from row inc. The o ring calculator tool is intended to form the basis of an o ring installation and assist with selection of o ring and hardware dimensions. Manufacturers of encapsulated o rings and industrial gaskets. O ring size chart as568 standard o ring sizes find as568 o ring standard sizes by cross section inside diameter and outside diameter in our o ring size chart and separate o ring tolerance chart.

This tool is optimized for desktop devices. The o ring may be used in static applications or in dynamic applications where there is relative motion between. We have included static dynamic and pneumatic applications. Find your o ring s squeeze amount in inches by subtracting the gland depth from cross sectional diameter with a calculator.

Info results at installation min. It is a loop of elastomer with a round cross section designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts creating a seal at the interface. Corporate headquarters clarence ny 716 759 3344. By simply entering installation specifications for an application it recommends o ring sizes housing layout and corresponding part numbers.