O-rings are the most common sealing product in the world. An O-ring is a versatile solution that will effectively seal every time, assuming that basic design parameters are followed. It is also an inexpensive sealing solution compared to other products. An O-ring should always be considered for a seal application due to its low price and availability.

This blog and video is the first in a multi-part video webinar series on the basics of o-rings. 

Part 1 of our video series on O-Rings will discuss what they are, how to measure them, performance characteristics, and more. The full O-Ring agenda is below: 


Part 1 will discuss:

1. What is an O-Ring

2. How does an O-Ring work?

3. How to measure an O-Ring

4. Advantages of O-Rings

5. Characteristics and Performance

6. Limitations of O-Rings

7. Dimensional standards

  • AS-568
  • Metric O-Rings
  • JIS
  • BS
  • DIN 3771

Watch Part 1 of our video webinar series regarding the Basics of O-Rings Part 1:



For more information about O-Rings or to speak to an engineer about your application/project, contact Gallagher Fluid Seals today.