Circular Cross-Section
?They are circular in shape, round in cross-section.
?Designed for use in a wide variety of sealing applications.
?Commonly provide a pressure and fluid seal between cylindrically shaped, overlapping mating surfaces and are commonly seen in engines, faucets, flanges, valves, and various cylinders.
Silicone Rubber O-Ring
?Noted for their ability to be used over a wide temperature range and for excellent resistance to ozone, weathering and aging.
?Standard silicones are resistant to water (to 100°C), aliphatic engine and transmission oils and animal and plant oils and fats.
?Silicones are generally not resistant to fuels, aromatic mineral oils, steam (short term to 120°C is possible), silicone oils and greases, acids or alkalis.