7 Common Causes of O-Ring Failure
If your O-rings are not lasting as long as they should be, you must diagnose the problem. Here are seven common causes of O-ring failure.
If your O-rings are not lasting as long as they should be, you must diagnose the problem. Here are seven common causes of O-ring failure.
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Compression set, chemical degradation, chemically induced swelling, and heat embrittlement are common causes of o-ring seal failure. Choosing the correct material is crucial to maintaining seal integrity. For the best chemical resistance in high temperatures, the gold standard is DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts. FFKM parts deliver outstanding thermal stability and excellent chemical resistance due
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