Back-up Rings

Back-up rings are used for static and dynamic applications in connection with O-rings, to prevent extrusion of the O-ring into the diametrical clearance.
The single cut and spiral design rings are easily installed into closed grooves while the single solid designs, recommended for highest pressures, are for installation in open grooves.

Advantages Back-up Ring

  1. Pressures above 50 bar with O-rings possible
  2. Larger diametrical clearance possible
  3. Improved stability at high temperatures and strong pressure change

Recommended when

We recommend to specify back-up rings when at least one of the following working conditions is present in cases where the intention is to seal with O-rings only:
> Pressure above 50 bar.
> Diametrical clearance exceeding 0,25 mm at p > 10 bar.
> High stroke frequency.
> High temperatures.
> Contaminated medium.
> Strong pressure pulsing or pressure changes.

Technical Specifications

Movement Type

Dynamic reciprocating/dynamic rotating, static

Available materials

PTFE, POM, PCTFE, PU

Back-up ring profiles

PROFILE T1

For reciprocating movements

Consists as standard two spiral windings which are cut at the ends at an angle.
Compensation of large temperature changes and tolerances.

PROFILE T2

Preferred for internal sealing applications

Preferred for internal sealing applications when installed in closed grooves where uncut back-up rings are not suitable.
Reciprocating and rotating movements possible. Economic price level.

PROFILE T3

Reciprocating and rotating movements possible

A divisible groove is recommended for external sealing. Economic price level.

PROFILE T4

Preferred for internal sealing applications

Concave cross-section.
Reciprocating and rotating movements possible.
The large contact surface protects the O-ring against deformation in case of high pulsating pressure. Dimensional stability of the O-ring improves the sealing force and increases the service life.

PROFILE T5

Recommended for external sealing

Concave cross-section. Reciprocating and rotating movements possible.
The large contact surface protects the O-ring against deformation in case of high pulsating pressure.
Dimensional stability of the O-ring improves the sealing force and increases the service life.

PTFE COMPOUNDS

Color Temperature Application Information
NDS-100
PTFE-virgin
White -190 to +230 °C Chemical Industry, Food Industry High chemical resistance
Datasheet
NDS-123
PTFE +15% glass, +5% molybdenum disulfide
Grey -190 to +290 °C Medium-duty

High chemical resistance, High creep resistance, Electrical properties like virgin PTFE

 

NDS-225
PTFE +25% carbon
Black -190 to +315 °C Pneumatics Rotary sealing High wear and creep resistance
Datasheet
NDS-235
PTFE +10% carbon fibre
Black -260 to +310 °C Water hydraulics, Seawater, Short strokes with high frequency Very good wear properties
Datasheet
NDS-415
PTFE +15% graphite
Antrachite -190 to +230 °C Low mechanical stress, Soft sealing Surfaces Chemical resistance
NDS-555
PTFE + mineral fibers
Antrachite -200 to +260 °C Medium and heavy mechanical stress, Hydraulic applications Chemical, wear and creep resistance
Datasheet
NDS-640
PTFE +40% bronze
Bronze -156 to +260 °C Medium and heavy mechanical stress, Hydraulic applications

Outstanding wear and creep resistance
Datasheet

NDS-660
PTFE +60% bronze
Bronze -156 to +260 °C Heavy mechanical stress, Hydraulic applications Outstanding wear and creep resistance
NDS-750
PTFE + polyimide
Tan -260 to +310 °C High speed rotating applications Use against soft metals

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