APG Knowledge Center | O-Rings (2)

An Introduction to O-Rings: Understanding Size, Material, and Type

January 31, 2023

An Introduction to O-Rings: Understanding Size, Material, and Type

O-rings are an essential component found in many different types of machinery and equipment. They are used to create a seal between two surfaces in...

Spool of APG O-ring cord

December 8, 2022

Understanding The In's And Out's About The O-Ring Vulcanization...

worker at a food processing plant

May 15, 2022

O-rings and the Food & Beverage Industry

The CDC estimates nearly 48 million people get sick, 128,000+ are hospitalized, and 3,000+ people die from foodborne illnesses each year in the...

viton and buna o rings against black and blue background

May 1, 2022

Fluoroelastomer vs Nitrile: Which elastomer works best for your...

Updated: November 2023

FKM (Viton™) and Nitrile (NBR) are two of the most used elastomers for sealing applications. These materials are suited for...

a single red o ring

May 1, 2022

Get to Know Our O-Rings: Types and Applications

O-rings are a popular type of seal used by many manufacturing industries for various products. These include automobile engines, firearms, rockets,...

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...

Equipment at an industrial plant that uses o rings

November 1, 2021

Getting To Know O-Ring Materials: Fluorosilicone

Getting To Know O-Ring Materials: Fluorosilicone

Trade Names: LS (DOW), FSE (GE)

Fluorosilicone, FVMQ is a compound that contains...

A group of black o rings on a blue and grey background.

September 15, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

Silicone rubber makes for an excellent sealing material for products like o-rings and gaskets. Silicone is...

blue durometer meter

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...

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