Premier Distributor of Parker O-Rings, Parker Seals and Parker Products
Premier Distributor of Parker O-Rings, Parker Seals and Parker Products
Technical center is a resource to your technical needs, FAQ's, knowing about our products and bringing any issues to our notice etc.
It is also a resource for Engineers, Product Designers and others to learn about Rubber, compounds, design etc. The Tech Center is divided into several sections:
O-Ring Sizes
• AS568B Standard Sizes (2-XXX Sizes, C/S 0.070", 0.103", 0.139", 0.210", 0.275")
• 3-XXX Sizes
• Metric Tube Fittings (ISO 6149) (Similar to SAE J2244)
• 5-XXX Sizes (Non-standard dimensions)
• Aerospace Applications
• European Equivalent
• JIS Sizes
• Metric Sizes
O-Ring Handbook
• Elastomer Chemistry
• O-Ring ApplicationsStatic and Dynamic sealing
• Back-up O-Rings
• Fluid and Gas Compatibility tables
• Specifications (Mil, NAS, AMS, SAE and ASTM)
• O-Ring Size
The Engineer's Resource Page is designed to give more information on the following:
• O-Ring Failure Modes
• ASTM Specification (Explanation of how to read an ASTM String)
• Explanation of Physical Properties used in the Rubber industry
• Material Shelf life
• Fluid Compatibility with various compounds
• Design and installation tips
• Military fluid and rubber specifications
• Quick and useful reference Conversion tables
• Many more useful links and technical information
Please feel free to explore by clicking on the link on the right panel. Many more useful tools are currently being developed to be put on the website. Please check the website frequently for updates.
