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Everything you need to know about O-rings
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PFAS in focus
PFAS: A class of chemical substances that cause environmental pollution and pose health risks require increased attention.
Learn moreO-RING GUIDE
Here you can find out everything you need to know about "O-rings". The most detailed article on the subject of O-rings.
Learn moreO-RING DESIGNATIONS
Here you will find an overview of the most important O-ring designations. From standard materials such as NBR to FFKM (ECOLAST).
Learn moreBUY O-RINGS
In this article, you will find out what you should look out for when buying O-rings and which materials are available.
Learn moreFFKM O-RINGS
The high-end O-ring material is FFKM (Ecolast®). Here we explain how to select the optimum FFKM mixture for your application.
Learn moreFEP O-RINGS
FEP-coated O-rings can be a real secret weapon in the sealing sector, but only if they are used correctly.
Learn moreFKM O-RINGS
FKM (VITON) O-rings are real all-rounders and are therefore often used in various applications.
Learn morePTFE O-RINGS
PTFE O-rings are genuine high-performance O-rings, but only if they are designed and installed correctly. Find out how to do this here.
Learn moreNBR O-RINGS
NBR O-rings have the great advantage that they are extremely inexpensive and can be used in various applications.
Learn moreHNBR O-RINGS
Compared to normal NBR O-rings, HNBR O-rings are somewhat more resistant to higher temperatures and more aggressive media.
Learn moreEPDM O-RINGS
EPDM is one of the most important O-ring materials and is used in particular for steam and hot water applications.
Learn moreSILIKON O-RINGS
SILICON is one of the most important O-ring materials and is used in particular in food and hot water applications.
Learn moreFVMQ O-RINGS
FVMQ O-rings are fluorinated silicones that can be used in the automotive industry, for example. The fluorine gives the silicone greater resistance.
Learn moreFEPM O-RINGS
FEPM is a comparatively young sealing material. However, it is now being used more and more frequently due to its high durability.
Learn moreCR O-RINGS
CR is a widely used rubber that has become known as neoprene. CR is used to manufacture O-rings, hoses and conveyor belts, for example.
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