The Challenge: An Extruding O-Ring Causing Seal Failure
A large military tech company approached the Marco Rubber & Plastics engineering team with a failing pressure vessel o-ring. The OEM seal was extruding from the o-ring groove — causing short seal life and catastrophic failure during operation.
The Solution: Careful Analysis for Long-Term Performance
Our engineering experts examined the application and found that the o-ring groove dimensions and inconsistencies were causing the seal to be more vulnerable to extrusion and damage during assembly.
We made recommendations to modify the groove to be more reliable while under extreme pressures. Alterations in size to the o-ring were also recommended to compensate for the increased pressure loads.
The Result: A Long-Lasting O-Ring Groove Design
After manufacturing and testing the proposed solution, the new o-rings were found to function perfectly within assembly and testing conditions. And thanks to our recommendations for modifying the groove, both elements ensured a more secure and long-lasting seal.
If your organization is experiencing a challenge with an existing seal product, the Marco Rubber & Plastics engineering team is here to help. For more than 40 years, we’ve been helping companies in multiple industries around the world seal the success of their applications, and we can do the same for you.
Whether we’re helping you develop a more reliable o-ring groove or developing a completely custom sealing solution from our in-house materials, we’ll provide you with the best possible product to achieve your performance requirements.
Connect with us today to speak with an application engineer.