Literature Download

Rubber Basics

• Glossary of Rubber Terms
• List of Common Abbreviations Used by the Rubber Industry
• How to Read an ASTM Rubber Specification

Tolerances

• Tolerances for Metric O-Rings
• AS568 Dimension (Aerospace Size Standard for O-rings)
• The RMA Hanbook for Molded, Extruded, Lathe Cut and Cellular Products
• O-Rings Sealing Elastomer
• FKM Grade Comparison

Military, AMS & NAS Specifications

• Military Specifications - Fluids
• Military Specifications - Rubber
• AMS & NAS Specification
  AMS = Aerospace Material Specification
  NAS = National Aerospace Standard
• Compound Listing
• Spec and Shelf Life Data
• QPL Listing

Sizing Charts

• Split PTFE Back-Up Rings Size Chart
• Rubber Contoured Back-Up Rings Size Chart
• O-Rings For Tube Fitting Bosses
• Metric and Non-Standard O-Rings
• O-Ring Sizing Chart (PDF)
• Static oring glands (PDF)
• Dynamic oring glands (PDF)
• Surface Finish Cross Reference Chart

Design Recommendations

• Groove Design for Standard O-Rings
• Groove Design Chart for Quad Rings
• Groove Design Chart for PTFE O-Rings