engineered metal seals
- February 26, 2023
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s CSS Division Website
We’ve previously discussed elastomeric o-rings numerous times in our blog. From o-ring cracking, to continuous molding technology, and even our own Definitive O-Ring Design Guide… Gallagher pretty much has you covered when it comes to elastomeric o-rings.
But what about when the process or environment is TOO extreme; even for the most advanced elastomeric o-rings? What
- June 22, 2021
A metal seal is used when the application conditions are outside the specification limits of a polymer; extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme pressure, or a vacuum. With significant resilience coupled with the right material selection/coating for an application, a metal seal can be a very durable seal performing dependably year after year.
O-FLEX™ METAL SEAL O-RINGS
O-FLEX™ metal O-rings are designed to provide a sealing option for high-pressure/high-temperature applications that require minimal spring back. The O-FLEX™ metal O-ring is made from high strength metal tubing that is coiled, cut and welded to size. It is available in standard cross-section increments of 1/32”. The O-FLEX™ metal O-ring seating load can be adjusted to the application by varying the cross-section and tubing