O-rings are one of the most frequently used products in sealing applications. O-rings are relatively inexpensive and reliable. Applications range from garden hose couplings to critical aerospace or chemical plant duties.
GL-Provent S.L. currently holds stock of more than million rings across 1000 individual sizes. Our large volume of stock ensures we stay competitive for all enquiries, no matter how large or small. We offer same day despatch for next day delivery, with short lead times on non-stock items.
O-RINGS
O-rings come in many styles and shapes. The material required depends on temperature, pressure, chemical, and other environmental factors. Materials such as EPDM, Nitrile, Buna-N, Silicone and FKM are just a few of the materials that we supply.
We can also supply O rings with an X cross section. These are better known as an X-Ring or a Quad Ring.
We supply all standard types of materials in a range of Shore Hardnesses and colours. In addition to standard imperial and metric sizes, GL-Provent S.L. also stocks a wide variety of non-standard sizes. Materials include; Nitrile, Silicone, EPDM, FKM, Viton, Fluorosilicone and HNBR.
GL-Provent S.L. supply the following specialist high grade materials:
PERFLUOROELASTOMER / FFKM
FFKM has excellent resistance to chemicals and extreme temperatures. Special compounds can operate beyond 300°C. FFKM is resistant to most chemicals including inorganic acids, alkalines, ketones, esters, alcohols, fuels, and hot water. It is ideal for applications in aggressive chemical environments.
Our Standard FFKM compound has outstanding heat resistance with service temperatures of -10°C to 310°C. GL-Provent S.L. can offer direct equivalents to Kalrez® Simrez® Perlast® Chemraz® grades. To find out more on our FFKM compounds, please visit our FFKM Perfluoroelastomer O-Rings page.