• January 15. 2023

Backup Ring (anti-extrusion rings) fit in the gland between the seal and the clearance gaps to provide zero clearance. Back-up rings provides additional resistance support to the seal and minimizes the risk of the seal being squeezed out of its housing under pressure. Although they do not be designed with sealing function in themselves. They used with o ring play an important role in whole sealing...

• October 21. 2024

PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as Teflon) backup rings both play important roles in sealing applications, but they have some significant differences in material properties and application benefits. Here are their differences and their respective advantages: 1. Differences in material properties PEEK backup rings: Strength and rigidity: PEEK has high m...