December 1, 2021

What Do O-Ring Colors Mean?

The Rainbow of Functionality: Exploring the Colors of O-Rings

Updated: November 2023

When it comes to sealing solutions, o-rings are unsung heroes...

July 24, 2021

What is Durometer?

Updated October 7, 2021

What is Durometer?

The durometer is a measurement of the hardness of a piece of rubber. However, there are a few...

June 19, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as PTFE, is a material founded by E.I. DuPont in 1938 and has...

April 24, 2021

O-Ring Installation in Three Easy Steps

How To Install an O-Ring

Once you have confirmed that your lubricant is safe for use with both your O-Ring and your application, it is a good...

two damaged o rings that show signs of wear

April 1, 2021

Common Causes of O-Ring Failure

If you recently replaced an O-ring that you think should have had plenty of life left, you are not alone. There are many reasons that O-rings fail...

March 15, 2021

Understanding O-Ring Materials and Compounds

Keeping o-rings on hand so you have them when you need them is a great idea. However, before you buy you should be certain that you understand some...

March 1, 2021

Understanding Sizing for AS568 and BS1806

Understanding Sizing For AS568 And BS1806

If you have an o-ring that has failed and you require a replacement, while shopping you may be...

February 19, 2021

The O-Ring: History and Applications

O-rings are very commonplace today and used in a wide variety of applications. The O-ring may also be known as a toric joint or packing. It is a...

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What Do O-Ring Colors Mean?

What is Durometer?

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

O-Ring Installation in Three Easy Steps

Common Causes of O-Ring Failure

Understanding O-Ring Materials and Compounds

Understanding Sizing for AS568 and BS1806

Understanding Sizing For AS568 And BS1806

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The O-Ring: History and Applications

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