An O-ring seal is a type of gasket designed to create a reliable and leak-free seal between two mating surfaces, such as the cylinder head and engine block. It is positioned in a groove or channel that is machined into the mating surface of the cylinder head or engine block. It is compressed between the two surfaces when they are bolted together, creating a tight and secure seal. It prevents the passage of fluids or gases.
Attributes:
● Designed to withstand low and high-temperature ranges.
● Provide reliable sealing under different pressure levels.
● Compatible with different fluids and gases.
Applications:
An O-ring seal is used to maintain the integrity of the combustion chamber, ensuring efficient engine performance. It is extensively used in Cat C13 and C175-20 Engine (Piston), C13 Power Systems.
- Mfr Part Number:
- 297-4854
- Material Description:
- EPDM rubber is capable of service temperatures of -55 to 121C and is resistant to air, water and glycol based fluids such as engine coolant and diesel exhaust fluid. EPDM rubber is not recommended in applications that require resistance to fuel oils,
- Material:
- EPDM (70),EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Modified,EPDM (Ethylene-propylene diene),Rubber
- Coating:
- None
- Outside Diameter (in):
- 36.66
- Weight (lb):
- 0.002
- Inside Diameter (in):
- 1.24
- Width (in):
- 0.1
- Cross Section Diameter (in):
- 0.1
- SAE AS568 Dash Size:
- -124
- Hardness (Shore A):
- 70
- Color Notes:
- Actual o-ring color may differ from image.
- Notes:
- Dimensions and material descriptions provided for reference only.
- Applications:
- Ebullient cooled engine cooling systems
- Not Compatible With:
- Aromatic fuels | Diester lubricants | Petroleum fluids
- Compatible With:
- Alcohols | Automotive brake fluids | Hot, cold water | Ketones | Ozone and sunlight | Phosphate ester fluids | Silicone fluids | Some dilute acids | Steam (200 Degree C max) | Steam (400 Degree F max)
- Dash Size (in):
- 124
- Temperature (°F):
- -67 - 275
- Seal/O-Ring Type:
- Standard
- Primary Sealing Material:
- Rubber
- Inner Diameter (in):
- 1.24
