An O-Ring Seal is a means to prevent the loss of fluids or gases. The seal consists of an O-Ring and a metal gland. An O-Ring is a circular ring with a round cross-section moulded from rubber. The gland (usually made from metal), houses the O-Ring and the combination of these elements produce the O-Ring Seal.
O-ring seals which are effective against fluids or gases are characterised by a lack of leakage. This “zero tolerance” can be achieved in different ways; by welding, soldering, brazing, lapped surfaces, or the yielding of a softer material which is partially or totally held between two harder, stiffer elements. The O-Ring seal belongs to the latter class. Rubber can be viewed as a non-compressible, viscose fluid with very high surface tension. Because of the O-Ring resilience to compression and system pressure, the zero tolerance is achieved.
KOK has the capability to check 100% of O-rings coming off lines, utilizing our Basler Inspection Machines.
