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Calculating Minimum and Maximum O-Ring Compression
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A = |
Min. Bore Diameter |
E = |
Max. O-Ring Cross Section |
B = |
Max. Bore Diameter |
F = |
Min. O-Ring Cross Section |
C = |
Min. Groove Diameter |
G = |
Min. Piston Diameter |
D = |
Max. Groove Diameter |
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This information is also available in Apple Rubber's MicrOring brochure.
O-RING RULE OF THUMB #12
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Calculating Minimum and Maximum O-Ring Compression


