TwentyQuestions
Mechanical
- May 19, 2014
- 3
I would like to know why you would pick one over the other.
Here is what I've found out so far:
Square is better than O-ring in static applications. (Good high pressure seal)
Quad is better than O-ring in dynamic applications. (Less pressure required, anti rolling)
Each ring seems to be better than a flat gasket (Less pressure required)
Now aside from cost, is there really a reason to use the traditional O-ring or gasket still?
Given same material/hardness/seal application/etc unless there is a valid difference on selection between one ring or the other.
Perhaps a description and example applications would be useful.
If enough people respond I will start adding their input to this post to keep as much information as possible at the top of the thread.
Wait, what? They have the internet on computers now?!?
Here is what I've found out so far:
Square is better than O-ring in static applications. (Good high pressure seal)
Quad is better than O-ring in dynamic applications. (Less pressure required, anti rolling)
Each ring seems to be better than a flat gasket (Less pressure required)
Now aside from cost, is there really a reason to use the traditional O-ring or gasket still?
Given same material/hardness/seal application/etc unless there is a valid difference on selection between one ring or the other.
Perhaps a description and example applications would be useful.
If enough people respond I will start adding their input to this post to keep as much information as possible at the top of the thread.
Wait, what? They have the internet on computers now?!?
