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  1. 1. Introduction
    • Mission Statement
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    • Where to Start
    • The O-Ring Example
    • Rules of Thumb
    • About the Seal Glossary
    • How This Guide Works
    • Beyond This Guide
    • Acknowledgments
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    • Cautionary Note
  2. 2. Products & Services
    • Products
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    • Design Engineering
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    • ISO 9001 Registration
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  3. 3. O-Ring Basics
    • Seal Thinking
    • Definition
    • Why an O-Ring Works
    • Dimensional Considerations
    • Material Considerations
    • Chemical Attack
    • Temperature
    • Friction
    • Pressure
    • Durometer
    • Summary
    • Cautionary Note
    • Illustrations & Formulas
  4. 4. Seal Types & Gland Design
    • Major Classification
    • Static Seal Types
    • Dynamic Seal Types
    • Machining
    • Surface Finishes
    • O-Ring Installation
    • Cautionary Note
    • Illustrations & Tables
  5. 5. Environmental Factors
    • Chemical Compatibility
    • The Effects of Pressure
    • Seal Compression (Squeeze)
    • The Effects of Friction
    • Methods Used to Control Friction
    • The Effects of Temperature
    • Tolerance Stack-Up
    • Illustrations & Formulas
  6. 6. Material Selection Guide
    • Basic Concepts of Rubber
    • Aflas
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    • Butyl
    • Chemraz®
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    • Styrene Butadiene
    • Teflon® Virgin
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    • Cautionary Note
    • Tables
  7. 7. Special Elastomer Applications
    • Friction
    • Rotary Application
    • Extreme High Temperature
    • Low Temperature Situations
    • Abrasion Resistance
    • FDA Food Applications
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    • Compression Set Resistance
    • Drive Belt Applications
    • Age Control/Shelf Life
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    • Conc. Acids at Elevated Temp.
    • O-Ring Lubricant Guide
  8. 8. Troubleshooting
    • Common Reasons
    • Compression Set
    • Extrusion & Nibbling
    • Abrasion
    • Heat Hardening & Oxidation
    • Installation Damage
    • Plasticizer Extraction
    • Excessive Swell
    • Spiral Failure
    • Weather or Ozone Cracking
    • Failure Without Evidence
    • Explosive Decompression
    • Other Problems
    • Illustrations & Formulas
  9. 9. Sizes & How to Order
    • How to Order Apple O-Rings
    • Shrinkage Size Adjustment
    • How to Order Custom Parts
    • Tolerances for Custom Molded Parts
    • Straight Thread Tube Fitting Bosses
    • Tables
  10. 10. Glossary of Terms
    • A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W
  11. 11. Technical Summary
    • Rules of Thumb Summary
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    • Seal Glossary
  12. 12. Bibliography & Trademarks
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Illustrations

Home:Seal Glossary:Illustrations

13.1 O-ring

13.2 Back-up Ring

13.3 U-Cup

13.4 Wiper

13.5 Shaft Seal

13.6 Housing Seal

13.7 Filter Seal

13.8 Composite Seal

13.9 X or Quad Ring

13.10 Vee Packing

13.11 Torque-Lok™

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