Common failure types of O-rings
COMPRESSION DEFORMATION |
POLLUTION |
ABRADE |
CHEMICAL DEGRADATION |
INSTALLATION DAMAGE |
Phenomenon:The sealing surface of the O-ring is flattened. |
Phenomenon: Impurity exists on the surface of o-ring or in the cross section. |
Phenomenon: The o-ring appears to be worn parallel to the direction or plane of motion, with loose particles and scratches on the surface. |
Phenomenon: bubbling, cracking, microporous, discoloration. |
Phenomenon: small nicks, nicks, or scratches. |
Causes: Excessive compression;High temperature;Insufficient vulcanization degree of elastomer;The chemical overbulked. |
Cause: Processing environment deposition;The elastomer reacts or degrades. |
Cause: Rough sealing surface;High temperature, operating environment contains impurities;Dynamic motion occurs. |
Cause: incompatible with chemical medium or high temperature environment. |
Cause: There are sharp edges in the hardware part;The elastomer size is not suitable;The surface of the elastomer is contaminated;Hard for low. |