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Apple o-rings are available in a choice of six basic materials, each in a range of optional durometer (Shore A)
hardnesses. Other materials available upon request.
Buna-N/Nitrile: Buna N/Nitrile Neoprene®: In the Neoprene All materials are compounded 3. List ALL factors of seal
rubber is a copolymer of family, you will find compounds under stringent quality control application and check
butadiene and acrylonitrile. which are the superior sealing for uniformity of physical material performance.
You will find compounds that materials for the refrigeration property, and to meet
A. Pressure: determines
are ideally suited for oil and industry featuring resistance to or exceed government,
material hardness and
fuel-resistant applications of ammonia and Freon®. military, space program,
selection.
all types. automotive, F.D.A., industrial
Fluorocarbon: In the
and commercial specifications. B. Heat/Cold: check material
Ethylene-Propylene: In the Fluorocarbon family, you will
temperature range(s).
Ethylene-Propylene family, you find compounds that make up To Determine Material:
will find compounds that are the preferred seals for aircraft 1. Determine end use: static C. Friction: determines
used extensively for outdoor, engines, automotive fuel (stationary) or dynamic material hardness and
weather-resistant uses and handling systems and hard (moving). selection.
water applications. The first vacuum service.
2. List the substance that D. Permeability: important
choice for low torque drive
Fluorosilicone: In the the seal will be exposed to for pneumatic and
belts.
Fluorosilicone family, you will and check o-ring material vacuum applications.
Silicone: In the Silicone family, find compounds that make resistances in Chemical
you will find compounds that up seals that are unparalleled Compatibility Table(s) listed 4. Medical applications: make
are excellent as static seals for aerospace fuel systems in the Apple Seal Design sure an Apple representative
in extreme temperature and auto fuel emission control Guide. is aware if medical grade
conditions. systems. materials are required.
The most commonly used durometer is 70. Although other durometers are offered, availability may be limited due to processing or shrinkage factors.
Apple Temperature
Material Durometers Range**
Materials Designation (Shore A) (Dry Heat Only) Description
*Please check the latest standard for current version. **The temperatures listed are general operating range.
Squeeze
Gland Groove Width. ±.13
O-Ring Depth Radial Axial Diametrical Eccen-
Groove
Cross Clearance tricity
Radius
Section Max. No One Two Max.
Millimeter % Millimeter % Backup Backup Backup
Radial Axial Rings Ring Rings
1.02 .69-.76 .69-.76 .18-.41 19-37 .18-.41 19-37 0.08 1.52 – – 0.13-0.20 0.05
1.27 .89-.99 .86-.97 .20-.46 17-34 .23-.48 19-36 0.10 1.91 – – 0.13-0.20 0.05
1.52 1.07-1.19 1.07-1.17 .25-.53 18-33 .28-.53 19-33 0.10 2.29 – – 0.13-0.20 0.05
1.78 1.27-1.40 1.24-1.37 .30-.58 18-32 .33-.61 19-33 0.10 2.41 3.81 5.28 0.13-0.38 0.05
2.62 2.03-2.18 1.91-2.06 .36-.66 14-25 .48-.79 19-29 0.13 3.56 4.62 6.20 0.13-0.51 0.08
3.53 2.79-2.95 2.54-2.74 .48-.84 14-23 .69-1.09 20-30 0.15 4.57 5.51 7.52 0.13-0.76 0.10
5.33 4.32-4.47 3.94-4.19 .74-1.14 14-21 1.02-1.52 20-28 0.15 7.11 8.46 10.74 0.13-1.27 0.15
6.99 5.72-5.97 5.21-5.42 .86-1.42 13-20 1.37-1.93 20-27 0.18 9.40 11.05 14.58 0.13-1.52 0.20