Dimension Information

The following information is a guide to assist you when measuring physical seal dimensions and when taking metal dimensions to determine the proper seal dimension.  This guide is not a guarantee that the dimensions you take are going to be 100% correct.  If you are unsure of the dimensions, please contact our technical support associate by calling (800)6-4-SEALS or e-mail to techsupport@acdepuydt.com.

Seal Dimensions

Key:

I.D.     Inside Diameter

O.D.   Outside Diameter

H        Height

C/S    Cross Section = (O.D. - I.D.)/2

Measurements for a typical O-ring

Measurements for a typical U-seal

Measurements for a typical wiper

Measurements for a typical piston cup

Measurements for a typical V-packing set

Metal Dimensions

Key:

Wiper

R         Rod - Wiper I.D.

D^w      Groove Diameter - Wiper O.D.

W^w     Groove Width - Wiper Heel Height

Rod Seal

R        Rod - Rod Seal I.D.

D^r      Groove Diameter - Rod Seal O.D.

W^r     Groove Width - Rod Seal Height

Gland Seal (usually an O-ring)

D^g      Groove Diameter - Gland Seal I.D.

W^g     Groove Width - Gland Seal Cross Section

Piston Seal

B        Bore - Piston Seal O.D.

D^p      Groove Diameter - Piston Seal I.D.

W^p     Groove Width - Piston Seal Height

Measurements for a typical cylinder