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Part 1 discusses what o-rings are, how they work, how to measure them, and performance characteristics.
Part 2 discusses elastomer basics and the most common types used in o-rings, along with pros vs. cons.
Part 3 discusses static o-rings, reciprocating o-rings, rotary applications, and designing o-rings.
Part 4 discusses o-ring profiles: standard o-rings, Quad RingsĀ®, hollow o-rings, D-rings, and more.
Part 5 discusses o-ring failure modes: why o-rings fail prematurely, compression set, and extrusion.
Part 6 continues the discussion regarding o-ring failure modes: Spiral failure, explosive decompression, abrasion, and installation damage.