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How to choose an o-ring

1. Define the chemistry

What fluid or gas does the seal contact? Aggressive chemicals → fluoropolymer (PTFE / FEP / PFA). Hot oils / fuels → FKM. Water / steam → EPDM. General oils → NBR.

2. Temperature range

Standard elastomers handle ~−40 to +150 °C. Beyond that → silicone (200 °C), FKM (200 °C), encapsulated FEP/PFA (260 °C). Cryogenic? → spring-energized FEP/PFA.

3. Static vs dynamic

Static face seal? Almost any material works including solid PTFE. Dynamic / reciprocating? Need elastomer or spring-energized — solid PTFE alone does not recover.

4. Compliance & certification

Food contact → FDA / EU 10/2011. Pharma / medical → USP Class VI. Drinking water → WRAS / KTW. Tell us your spec and we will supply with the right documentation.

Not sure which to choose?

Tell us the fluid, temperature, pressure and size — we will recommend the right material.

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