Preface
Figures, Tables, Charts, and Design Examples
I ELASOMERIC RING SEALS
Basic Configuration of Elastomeric Ring Seals
Geometry and Application
Size
Compounds and Materials
Elastomeric Specifications
Manufactures and Distributions
General Design Method
Design Method
Specific Design Considerations
Material Performance of Elastomers
II SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OF RING SEALS
Static and Reciprocating Seal Applications: Clearing Up the Confusion Between the Military and Industrial O-Ring Gland Specifications
General Areas of Confusion Between Military and Industrial Specifications
Specific Discrepancies
Static Steal Applications
Squeeze
Stretch
Backup Rings
Surface Finish
Standard Bosses and Fittings
Face-Seal Glands
Reciprocating Seals—Pistons and Cylinders
Design Parameters
Failure and Causes
Applied Side Loads and O-Ring Restoring Forces
Dynamic Friction
Static Friction
System Hysteresis
Design for Absolute Minimum Friction
Appendix 5A. Total Restoring Forces for Eccentric Pistons
Rotary Seals—Designs for Rotating Shafts
Theory
Practical Design Data
Appendix 6A. Determination of Relationship Between Percent of Diametral Reduction of O-Ring and Percent Increase in Cross-Sectional Width
References
Index
Biography
Leonard J. Martini, Series Editor Lynn Faulkner
