Industry Knowledge

Analysis of O-Ring damage

COMPRESSION SET

■Description

The surface of this seal has flat cross section.

■Contributing factors

  • Excessive extrusion

  • Rapid increase or decrease of temperature

  • Seal of poor quality and unprecise manufacturing process

  • Jerry-built seal

■Recommended improving method

  • Replace with the seal of high compression set

  • Improve the hardness of the seal

  • Ensure the quality of the seal

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