An O-ring, also known as a packing, or a toric joint, is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus; it is a loop of elastomer with a round cross-section, designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts, creating a seal at the interface

Seals prevent fluids from escaping through the gaps in mating pieces of hardware. The O-Ring sits in the middle of a gland when it's at rest, but as pressure begins to rise in the sealing system, the O-Ring shifts to the opposite side of the pressure. Because the material is soft, the O-Ring is mechanically squeezed to plug the hole between the two mating hardware pieces.

Viton O rings are the most economical and widely used seals. Used on many applications such as vehicle components to aircraft engines and many more. Viton O rings are ideal for high temperature environments as well as resistant to all sorts of chemicals.

Features

• Temperature range: From -40C up to 250C
• Suitability: Good for use in high temperature situations or where chemicals are being used. As well as resisting oils, petrol and hydrocarbons, Viton is resistant to mineral acids, halogenated hydrocarbons and more.
• Benefits: Resistant to the majority of chemicals, as well as to degradation by UV, weather, ozone and mould.
• Limitations: Less tolerant of low temperatures.

Specifications

• Colour: Black
• Inside Diameter: 13.20mm
• Cross Section: 1.80mm
• Shore: 70
• Material: Viton