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Long Length Extrusions

are typically supplied on
cardboard or plastic spools,
or free-coiled in lengths of
up to 5000 feet depending
upon cross-section.
Extruded Profile
Availability
TechSeal offers many

standard extruded profiles
in Solid & Hollow-O, Solid
& Hollow-D, U-Channel,
Rectangular, Solid & Hollow
Square, and Hollow-Dart
configurations. These
profiles are typically used
for fabrication into spliced
rings or custom gaskets;
they also can be supplied in
bulk cord. See pages 13 through 19 for a complete listing of
standard profiles and groove recommendations.
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Material Availability
Please refer to page 11 for TechSeals standard material offering of our most commonly used compounds. Please contact
the TechSeal Division if you have a requirement for a material other than those listed. TechSeal offers a broad range of
materials for many different markets. Many TechSeal compounds meet or exceed specialty grade standards set by the
UL, ASTM, Military, FDA, USP Class VI, NSF and other agencies.
The Parker TechSeal Division JBL Operations produces a wide

range of standard and custom extruded products fabricated
from a variety of Sealing Grade material formulations. This
brochure contains a listing of standard extruded profiles used
to fabricate spliced rings, gaskets or long length bulk footage
on a spool or coiled for customer fabrication.
TechSeal ParFab - Product Types
ParFab products contained in this brochure or any custom

extruded profile can be supplied as:
ExtrudedandSpliced/FabricatedProductsaremadeutilizinga
hot vulcanization process to provide spliced rings and custom
gaskets from either standard or custom cross-sectional
profiles. TechSeals precision
extruded and spliced products offer an ideal, cost-effective sealing solution for many
applications. These include
low-closure force seals, large
diameter profiles that cannot
be molded, or requirements
for hollow O-rings, non- standard solid O-rings, and other
extruded profiles with an
inside diameter larger than
1.500 (38.1mm). All TechSeal
extruded and spliced parts are Hot Vulcanized, provide the
designer with a tremendous amount of flexibility and can be
attached/assembled into grooves or on to flat surfaces.
Spliced Rings (Hollow and Solid)

4-corner PSA-backed spliced Picture
Frame gaskets
Custom fabricated gaskets
Cut-to-length product
Bulk cord with or without
PSA - coiled or spooled
Please contact the TechSeal Divisions Sales and Marketing

Department for part number assignment for all non-standard
cross-sections for spliced or fabricated parts.
Spliced Rings All TechSeal Spliced Rings are Hot Vulcanized
and can be provided in any of TechSeals standard or customer specified cross-sectional configurations. Minimum spliced
diameter is 1.500 (38.1mm) inside diameter, however this is
cross-sectional dependent.
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Four-Corner Spliced Picture Frame Gaskets are a good

solution for flat panel no groove sealing when PSA is added
to backing and are typically used for environmental sealing
applications. To specify a Four-Corner Picture Frame Gasket,
simply give us the outside dimensions or prepare a drawing
with the selected cross-section and the outside gasket dimension (see Fig. 2). Please contact the factory for manufacturability if selected cross-section is less than .100 (2.54mm).
See Table 2 for outside gasket length tolerances.
To order TechSeal Spliced Rings, simply choose the crosssection and inform TechSeal of your preference for either the
spliced I.D. or developed length. To specify a spliced ring
tolerance you can either choose the I.D. or the developed
length prior to splicing/vulcanization. Please see Table 1
below for guidelines.
Developed Length Specifications/Guidelines

Developed Length (In.)
5 (127.0mm) to 36.99 (937.7mm)

37 (939.8mm) to 100 (2540mm)
over 100 (2540mm)
Tolerance
0.062 (1.58mm)
0.125 (3.18mm)
0.5% of D.L.
Figure 2 - Typical TechSeal Picture Frame Gasket
Table 1 - Developed Length Tolerances

Converting between developed length and
spliced O-ring size:
Dimension
Up to 30 (762 mm)
Over 30 (762 mm)
Tolerance
0 .062 (+/- 1.57 mm)

0.4% of the dimension
Table 2 - Four-Corner Spliced Gasket Standard

Tolerances
Custom Fabricated Gaskets TechSeal can supply
virtually an unlimited combination of custom fabricated
gaskets. Please contact TechSeals Application Engineers for assistance with design and part number input.
Customer drawings are required for non-standard parts.
Bulk Cord Standard and custom designed extrusions
can all be supplied in bulk cord either coiled or spooled.
We utilize the best commercial practices with either
cardboard spools, plastic spools, or free-coil packaging. Contact the TechSeal Division for more information
regarding standard sizes or special packaging requests.
Figure 1 - Developed Length

Example:
A spliced ring with an I.D. of 10 in (254mm) and a cross sectional thickness 0.250 0.005 in (6.35 0.13mm) is required
for a sealing application. What is the equivalent developed
length and what tolerances can be expected?
Cut To Length Product - TechSeal extruded products

can be supplied as cut to length products from 0.020
(0.51mm) to over 1,000 ft. (305m) long. Contact the TechSeal Division for more specific information in reference to
your exact requirements. Tolerances are cross-sectional
and material dependent.
Developed Length = (I.D. + Cross Section) x 3.1416

Tolerance (I.D.) = Developed Length Tolerance /
3.1416 + Cross Sectional Tolerance
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Backed ExtrusionsPSA Backing can be applied to most extruded profiles
with a flat surface such as Hollow and Solid Ds, Hollow
and Solid Squares, Rectangles or U-Channel extruded
profiles. Minimum extruded cross-sectional width for
PSA to be applied on is 0.125 (3.18mm).
Developed Length = (10 + 0.250) x 3.1416 = 32.201

in. or (254 + 6.35) x 3.1416 = 817.92mm
Therefore: Developed Length Tolerance = 0.062 in.
(1.58mm) per the above table
Tolerance (I.D.) = 0.062 / 3.1416 + 0.005 = 0.025 in.
or 1.58/3.1416 + 0.13 = 0.633mm
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA)
Surface Preparation of Metallic Substrates

Prior to the Application of Pressure Sensitive
Adhesive (PSA)
TechSeal offers two types of PSA; Standard (ST) and High

Temp (HT). Product utilizing the ST Type PSA is our standard
and will be lower cost.
It is very important to follow the following instructions

to ensure maximum adhesion of the PSA to the metal
substrates. Failure to comply with the cleaning process
could result in poor adhesion. Proper safety precautions
should also be followed to protect the operator.
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Widths Available

Inch (mm):

.090 (2.29)
.200 (5.08)

.100 (2.54)
.250 (6.35)

.125 (3.17)
.375 (9.52)

.160 (4.06)
.625 (15.87)

Table 3 - Standard PSA Widths Available
Materials Required: 3M Scotch Brite Pads or equivalent, Rubber Gloves, Safety Glasses, Lint Free Cotton
Wipes, MEK or Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
TechSeals extruded elastomers are available with a very tenacious acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) for permanent
attachment. Typical properties for the standard temperature
(ST) and high temperrature (HT) adhesive are shown below.
Peel strength data for ST adhesive is shown in Table 4.
Property
Aluminum
Steel
Initial Peel Strength
6.0 PPI
6.0 PPI
Heat Aged Peel Strength *
5.4 PPI
5.4 PPI
Humidity Aged Peel Strength **
6.0 PPI
6.0 PPI
Surface Preparation of Conversion-Coated Aluminum

and Phosphate-Coated Steel and plastic.
a. Using a clean, lint-free applicator, moistened with

MEK, acetone solvent or IPA, wash the aluminum

surface until all traces of contamination have been

removed.
b. Clean the surface until the cotton applicator shows

no discoloration.
c. If discoloration still exists, continue washing,

changing the cotton applicator each time, until

clean. Note: With phosphate coatings, it is very hard

to remove all discoloration from the surface so it is

up to the operator to determine the cleanliness of

the surface prior to bonding. Typically, cleaning the

surface 3 times is required.
d. Allow the substrate to dry completely at room

temperature. After the cleaning sequence is

complete, do not touch the substrate with bare

hands prior to gasket installation.
e. If the clean surfaces do not have the PSA applied

within an 8-hour period, rewash using the above

process.
Peel Strength Test Data per ASTM D1000 (90 peel)

*Heat aging 168 hrs / 158F (70C)
** Humidity Aging 168 hrs / 95% RH / 158F (70C)

Table 4 - Typical Peel Strength
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives - Typical Properties

Standard Temperature PSA:

PSA Description: Double-coated acrylic tape

Release Liner: 84 lb. siliconized polycoated kraft paper

Service Temperature Range: -40 to 150F (-40 to 66C).
PSA will function for short periods of time, for example
200 hours @ 200F (94C). Ultimate high temperature
limit 250F (121C).
Surface Preparation of Stainless Steel and Mild Steel

a. Using a Scotch Brite 3M pad or equivalent, lightly

abrade the steel surface.
b. Blow the dust residue off the steel surface with oil

free filtered air.
c. Follow Steps A through E from previous section to

complete surface preparation.
Shelf Life Conditions: One year at 70F (21C) / 50% RH

Gasket Installation Procedure
a. Cut gasket material to specific lengths per drawing.

If gasket is one piece (e.g., four corner spliced

gasket), pre-fit the assembly to ensure fit and location.
b. Remove a portion of the release liner and position

the gasket. Press firmly against gasket to tack in

place. Continue pressing along entire length of

gasket until it is positioned and aligned to the mating

surface.
c. Using thumb pressure or a rubber roller for ultimate

adhesion, apply moderate pressure to the entire

gasket to ensure complete contact between the PSA

and the substrate surface.
Application Temperature Range: 40 to 150F (4 to 66C)

High Temperature PSA:
PSA Description: High Performance Silicone
Release Liner: 84 lb siliconized polycoated kraft paper
Service Temperature Range: -130 to 500F ( -90 to
260C)
Shelf Life Conditions: Six months @ at 70F (21C) /50% RH
Application Temperature Range: 40 to 150F (4 to
66C)
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Hardware Captured: This attachment method typically does not
require adhesive to hold the seal
in place nor a groove, while assuring capture of the seal by utilizing
hardware.
Optimum Application Temperatures

Temperatures below 50F (10C) can cause poor gasket
adhesion to substrate surface during assembly. Ideal gasket
installation temperature is 72F (22C), or room temperature.
All materials should be stored at this temperature when not
in use. If hardware gasket materials are stored below 50F
(10C) these parts should be brought to a warmer environment and allowed to come to room temperature before
proceeding with the installation of the gasket assembly.
Press Fit into Notch: When

properly designed, the notch
method can eliminate the need for
adhesive, additional hardware and
groove. Primarily utilized as door
Note: It is important during this rolling procedure that the operator

not apply excessive pressure to the gasket. Extreme positive pressure will cause the gasket to elongate and creep as it relaxes, which
may result in a weak or intermittent bond to the substrate surface
and have an effect on the seal fit.
Seal Attachment Options
Basic ParFab Design Guide
TechSeal Extruded Profiles can be attached to customers hardware with several attachment options. The more
common forms are:
Selection of the Seal Cross-Section

Selection of the optimum seal cross-section is a blend of the
application environment, the gland geometry available, and
knowledge of similar designs and concepts that have been
successfully utilized in the past.
Standard O-Ring Type Groove:

Good method for capturing o-rings
and other special cross-sectional
shapes. Groove walls provide
compression stop, when seal is
properly designed metal-to-metal
contact is possible.
Many different profile shapes and sizes are available in standard configurations, and with the design assistance available
from TechSeal, unique profiles can be developed for specific
applications.
Groove for Friction-Fit Seal: Only

possible with Hollow-O cross-sections or special custom designed
profiles. Not possible with SolidOs due to gland overfill concerns.
Groove walls provide compression
stop. TechSeal Friction-Fit Seal
Designs aide in assembly without
using adhesive.
Establishing the optimal seal profile is just as important as

establishing the ideal material for a given application. In fact,
the combination of these two factors must be considered
when designing or selecting the best seal for an application.
There are several major categories that must be taken into
consideration when establishing the best seal candidate for a
given application:
Dovetail Groove: Commonly

used groove type for molded or
spliced o-rings in vacuum sealing. Dovetail groove holds the
seal in place in such a way where
it cannot fall out while allowing
area in the corners for the seal to
move under compression. These
grooves are very expensive to
machine, and the tolerances are
especially critical. Therefore, it should be used only
when it is necessary.
PSA Backed Extrusions: Provides No-Groove Sealing. Good
solution for low pressure sealing
of enclosures where machined or
cast grooves are not practical due
to thin covers. Typically utilized
as outdoor environmental seals
capable of passing wind driven rain
tests.
1. Cross-section squeeze or compression
2. Compressive force
3. Installation stretch
4. Gland fill (also termed the volume-to-void ratio)
5. Seal material selection

6.

Gland groove considerations

a) Flanged surfaces
b) Corner radius
c) Gland surface finish
7. Application specific functional requirements

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The following information is intended to serve as a guide

to assist in selecting the best profile candidate and establishing the gland needed to generate an effective seal
for the application.
Compressive Force
Compressive force or load deflection is defined as the
force required to deflect a seals cross section along
each linear inch of the seal. Factors that can influence
this characteristic include the physical properties of the
seal material, the dimensions of the cross-section, the
configuration of the seal cross-section (profile shape,
hollow versus solid, etc.), the dimensions of the gland
cross-section, seal physical containment, the amount of
compression and the linear compression distance.
Taking all these factors into consideration the anticipated
load becomes a range of values, and is truly application
specific. It is suggested that the proper material, squeeze
and gland fill parameters be defined first, then adjusted as
necessary to establish the best load deflection characteristics
for the application.
Cross-Section Squeeze
The amount of compression or squeeze that a seal is given is
defined as the amount of actual deflection or displacement
that occurs to the seal cross-section after force is applied, and
is usually referred to as a percentage of the original value.
Percent compression or squeeze is calculated based upon
the following formula:
((Seal C/S OD - Gland Depth) / (Seal C/S OD)) x 100 = % Squeeze
Recommended
Deflection For Various

TechSeal Extruded Elastomer Shapes

Cross-Section
Geometry
Minimum
Deflection
Nominal
Deflection
Maximum
Deflection
20%
20%
15%
30%
30%
30%
25%
50%
Please refer to the compression/deflection graphs on pages

27 through 31 for specific force requirements based upon
squeeze percentages, materials and profile configurations.
Installation Stretch
Installation stretch takes place when the inside diameter
(ID) of the seal (or the internal perimeter (IP) of the spliced
seal) is smaller than the inside diameter of the gland (or the
internal perimeter of the gland). This required that the seal
be stretched to fit into the groove of the assembly. Normally
this is a desirable static sealing condition.

Solid O
Solid D
Rectangular
Hollow O, D and P
10%
10%
8%
15%
Note: For increased deflection requirements, TechSeal can

provide special designed cross-sections/shapes.
Installation stretch usually referred to in terms of a percentage, is similar to the squeeze calculations presented earlier,
is that it must established using the tolerance stack-ups of
both the seal ID (IP) and the Gland ID (IP). Please refer to the
formulas that follow:
Table 7 - Recommended Deflection

For static sealing applications with solid profiles the general
rule of thumb is to not exceed 30% compression based
upon the combined effects of the minimum and maximum
values of the seal cross-section OD, the dimensions of the
gland, the tolerance stack-ups of the mating parts, and the
range of gland fill.
Minimum Installation Stretch Percent Formula

(Gland ID Min - Seal ID Max)
X
100

Gland ID Min
Calculations for compression or squeeze must include allowances for tolerance stack-ups of both the seal cross-sectional
outside dimension and the gland depth, using both the minimum and maximum values. If clearance gaps are destined to
be part of the assembly, the dimensions associated with the
gaps must be included in the calculations. The result is the
establishment of a squeeze or compression range with calculated minimum and maximum values, using the formulas
below:
Minimum Cross-Section Squeeze Percent Formula
Maximum Installation Stretch Percent Formula

(Gland ID Max - Seal ID Min)
X
100

Gland ID Max
In many instances, it may be desirable to not have any seal
stretch at all. This occurs in applications where there is no
groove present, or when the hollow seals cross-section has
a wall (radial) thickness that may have a tendency to kink or
buckle on the corners.
(Seal OD Min - (Gland Depth Max + Clearance Gap Max)

X 100

Seal OD Min
In order to reduce the risk of splice failure, it is recommended that an installation stretch of 30% maximum be
imposed. With smaller diameter seals this may become
difficult, depending upon the material properties and
the dimensions of the cross-section. The force required
to stretch the seal is part specific, meaning the combined
effect of the material properties, seal cross-section, wall
Maximum Cross-Section Squeeze Percent Formula

(Seal OD Max - (Gland Depth Min + Clearance Gap Min)
Seal OD Max

X 100

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desirably, reducing the long term sealing effectiveness.
thickness and splice surface contact area can have a

synergistic effect on the required stretch force. Seal
recovery time should be allowed into the process when
high installation stretch percentages occur.
Flange surfaces usually can not be held perfectly flat after

the bolts are tightened during assembly. As a result, the
seal may become over-compressed in the areas of the bolts.
Proper groove design can prevent this from happening. Use
of a groove allows for metal-to-metal or plastic-to-plastic
contact of the mating parts of the assembly, preventing overcompression of the seal element. A single groove is usually
all that is needed.
It is also suggested that an installed ID (IP) stretch percentage

of 0.5% to 3% be used for all traditional gland configurations.
Beyond 3% the life of the seal may be reduced, and excessive strain can occur at the spliced joint. Designing in a small
amount of installation stretch can assist the assembly process, holding the seal in the proper position until the mating
components are in place. This can also reduce the possibility
of seal pinching due to the presence of excess material.
Flange Surfaces
The most frequently used profiles are O or D-shaped
profiles, with either solid or hollow cross-sections. Flange
fasteners should be located in positions that create uniform
pressure distribution at the corners, and minimal clearance
gaps around the component periphery. For these profiles, a
high bolt torque is usually not needed to seal perfectly.
Gland Fill (Volume-to-Void Ratio)

Gland fill is defined as the cross-sectional amount of material
(volume) found in a gland cross-sectional area (void). This
value is typically referred to in terms of a percentage.
95% Gland Fill - MAXIMUM!
Corner Radius
In order for a spliced, solid round cross-section seal (o-ring)
to seat properly in an application, the inner radius of the
groove at the corners must be equal to or greater than the
cross-sectional width of the seal. Other profiles, especially
hollow ones, require a larger inside radius to prevent kinking
or pinching. Typically a design allowance of 21/2 to 3 times
the cross-section is used for the inside corner radius.
Figure 3 - Maximum Gland Fill Percentage
Gland Surface Finish

The surface finish of the gland is a very important part of the
sealing solution. The surface should be free of nicks, burrs,
scratches or dents. As illustrated in the diagram below, a surface finish not to exceed 64 microinches on the gland sides
and a 32 microfinish on the sealing compression surfaces is
typically recommended.
For static applications a 95% maximum gland fill is recommended. It is extremely important that the gland fill percentage be established in terms of a range, using minimum and
maximum values, which has taken into account the tolerance stack-ups of the assembly and the seal cross-sections
together. If a clearance gap is present in the assembly, the
associated dimensions must be included in the calculations,
as they were when the cross-section squeeze dimensions
were established.
Minimum Gland Fill Percentage Formula

(Minimum Seal C/S Area)

(Maximum Gland C/S Area)
100
Maximum Gland Fill Percentage Formula

(Maximum Seal S/C Area)

X
100
(Minimum Gland C/S Area)
Figure 4 - Typical Gland Surface Finish
Seal Material Selection

Optimizing the balance of physical properties and the environment will allow the establishment of the best sealing
solution for each application. Please refer to pages 8 through
10 for additional information on physical and chemical properties.
Solid Cross-Section Profiles

Various types of solid cross-section seal profiles can be used
to generate effective static environmental sealing results in
an application. Typical standard configurations include, but
are not limited to solid O-, D-, U-, P-, rectangular or square
profiles.
Gland Groove Considerations

All elastomer materials are subject to compression set, or a
loss in return force, over time. Over-compression (squeeze)
can cause the polymer chains within the seal to fracture un-
Solid round cross-section seals are typically termed O-Rings

in the sealing industry. Use of a solid round cross-section
is preferred in many applications because the seal can be
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1. Clearance gaps are present after assembly.
2. The gland cross-section is more deep than

narrow.
3. Radial interference (squeeze) is needed to assist

the end product assembly process.
4. Low closure force is needed.
5. Seal cross-section surface contact area

maximization without overfill.
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rectangular cross-section seal. The sealing return force is

focused on the centerline of the cross-section, thereby generating an effective seal over a relatively small area. Solid O-,
D-, square and rectangular profiles can also be produced to
fit almost any groove cross-section, which makes seal design
easier, and allows for field retrofit.

Hollow Cross-Section Profiles
Hollow seal profiles are typically used when sealing in applications that have one or more of the following characteristics:
Figure 5 - Wandering Seal Groove
TechSeals extrusion and splicing capabilities provide multiple solutions for these types of applications for several
reasons:
1. The seals are not molded. In many instances special
molded shapes seals are used in wandering groove applications. The molds are part or application specific - typically
used to produce seals to solve one specific problem. If the
part volume is high, multiple cavities and/or multiple molds
may be required.
2. The optimum seal can be selected from TechSeals standard
profile offering, or custom designed in conjunction with our
Application Engineering staff. We have almost an unlimited
offering of profile and material combinations.
Hollow profiles, and fabricated environmental seals made

from hollow profiles, allow the designer to select from a
vast array of seal options with almost an infinite amount of
dimensional combinations. Typical configurations include
hollow O-, D-, P-, dart and square profiles. Product options,
after establishing the proper cross-section, include coiling or
spooling in long lengths, PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive)
along a flat surface, single splicing to create a continuous
hollow ring, four corner splicing to create a picture frame
configuration hollow seal, and venting of the spliced seal.
3. The profile can be either solid or hollow.

4. The optimum developed length, and resultant spliced
diameter, of the seal can easily be validated in the application
simply by evaluating a series of different spliced lengths in
the assembly. This can not be accomplished with a molded
product without a series of prototype tools.
Application Specific Functional Requirements
Venting
Spliced hollow profiles, when used in applications that
require the periodic removal of compressive force, need to
have the ability to rebound or return to their original form.
When a spliced hollow profile is initially compressed, the air
trapped inside the seal is also compressed. Depending upon
the elastomer material, and wall (radial) seal thickness, the
air may escape over a period of time. When the closure force
is removed, the seal tries to recover, but can not because an
internal vacuum has been created. The seal does not have
the strength to draw external air back inside. To correct this
problem and make it easier for the seal to rebound, vent
holes can be built into the seal element itself. Vent holes
typically located in an area that does not have a critical sealing function. This allows the seal to breathe when repeated
opening and closing of an assembly is a functional requirement.
Friction Fit
Hollow profiles, primarily hollow o-rings, can be designed
with a certain amount of radial interference into the gland.
This is often desirable in applications where the seal may
have a tendency to fall out prior to completion of the assembly process. The friction fit hollow o-ring is also applicable for
typical o-ring glands having a draft angle as shown in figure
4. Please refer to page 15 in this handbook to reference the
standard friction fit hollow o-ring sizes, or contact the TechSeal division for design assistance.
The cross-sections of friction fit seals have been compensated to prevent gland overfill in the application. Squeeze is
generated from four planes.
Wandering Grooves
A wandering groove, by our definition, is a seal gland that
is not perfectly square or does not have parallel sides when
viewed from above. This typically occurs in applications that
require the sealing element to go around bolts, bolt holes or
fasteners. An example of this is shown in Figure 5.
Twisting and Parting Lines

Molded products, while offering many benefits, also have inherent, process-related detriments. Examples of this include
parting lines, voids, mismatch (off-registration), flash, etc.

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Seal twisting can cause parting lines to position against the
sealing surface, potentially creating a leak path and compromising sealing integrity.
ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE (NITRILE) (NBR)
Nitrile rubber (NBR) is the general term for acrylonitrile butadiene terpolymer. The acrylonitrile content of nitrile sealing
compounds varies considerably (18 to 50%) and influences
the physical properties of the finished material.
The higher the acrylonitrile content, the better the resistance
to oil and fuel. At the same time, elasticity and resistance to
compression set is adversely affected. In view of these opposing realities, a compromise is often drawn and a medium
acrylonitrile content selected. NBR has good mechanical
properties and high wear resistance when compared with
other elastomers but is not resistant to weather and ozone.
MATERIALS
TechSeals process eliminates these manufacturing variables,

since the seal profile is extruded and cured in long lengths.
Round profiles have no parting lines at all. Profiles with at
least one flat surface offer stability in the gland, and may also
offer the option of PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) attachment.
Compression-Deflection
Compression-Deflectioninformationandexpandeddiscussion
of these properties are found on page 25.
Heat resistance
Up to 212F (100C) with shorter life @ 250F (121C).
Basic TechSeal ParFab Elastomers
Cold flexibility
Depending on individual compound, between -30F -(34C)
and -70F -(57C).
Following are brief descriptions of the most commonly

used TechSeal ParFab elastomers. There are many other
specialized polymers, and Parker TechSeal has developed
formulations on most of them. Consult TechSeal for information on our complete line of available elastomer compounds.
Chemical resistance
Aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, petroleum oil,
mineral oil and grease, diesel fuel, fuel oils) vegetable and
mineral oils and greases.
HFA, HFB and HFC fluids.
Dilute acids, alkali and salt solutions at low temperatures.
Water Special compounds up to 212F (100C).
SILICONE RUBBER (Q, MQ, VMQ, PVMQ)
The term silicone covers a large group of materials in

which methyl-vinyl-silicone (VMQ) is often the central
ingredient. Silicone elastomers as a group have relatively
low tensile strength, poor tear and wear resistance. However, they have many useful properties as well. Silicones
have good heat resistance up to 450F (232C) , good
cold flexibility down to -75F -(59C) and good ozone
and weather resistance as well as good insulating and
physiologically neutral properties.
Not compatible with:

Fuels of high aromatic content (for super fuels a special
compound must be used).
Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene).
Chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichlorethylene).
Polar solvents (ketone, acetone, acetic acid,
ethylene-ester).
Strong acids.
Brake fluid with glycol base.
Ozone, weather and atmospheric aging.
Heat resistance
Up to approximately 400F (204C) (special compounds up to 450F (232C)) .
ETHYLENE PROPYLENE RUBBER (EPM, EPDM)
Cold flexibility
Down to approximately -75F to -65F -(59C to -54C)
with special compounds down to -175F -(115C).
EPM is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. Ethylenepropylene-diene rubber (EPDM) is produced using a third
monomer and is particularly useful when sealing phosphateester hydraulic fluids and in brake systems that use fluids
having a glycol base.
Chemical resistance
Fire-resistant hydraulic fluid, HFD-R and HFD-S.
Water up to 212 F (100C) .
Diluted salt solutions.
Ozone.
Aging.
Weather resistant.
Heat resistance
Up to 250F (121C) ( max. 400F (204C) in water
and/ or steam).
Cold flexibility
Down to approximately -70F. -(57C)

Superheated water steam over 250F (121C).
Acids and alkalis.
Animal and vegetable oil and grease.
Brake fluid (non-petroleum base).
Low molecular weight chlorinated hydrocarbons
(trichlorethylene).
Aromatic mineral oil.
Hydrocarbon based fuels.
Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene).
Chemical resistance
Hot water and steam up to 300F (149C) with
special compounds up to 400F (204C)
Brake fluids on glycol base up to +300F (149C) .
Many organic and inorganic acids.
Cleaning agents, soda and potassium alkalis.
Hydraulic fluids based on phosphate-ester(HFD-R).
Silicone oil and grease.
Many polar solvents (alcohols, ketones, esters).

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Ozone, aging and weather resistant.
Mineral oil products (oils, greases and fuels).
Chemical resistance
Aromatic mineral oils (IRM 903 oil).

Fuels.

Low molecular weight aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene,
toluene).
FLUOROCARBON (FKM)
CHLOROPRENE (CR)
Chloroprene was the first synthetic rubber developed commercially and exhibits generally good ozone, aging and
chemical resistance. It has good mechanical properties over a
wide temperature range.
Fluorocarbon (FKM) has excellent resistance to high temperatures, ozone, oxygen, mineral oil, synthetic hydraulic fluids,
fuels, aromatics and many organic solvents and chemicals.
Low temperature resistance is normally not favorable and
for static applications is limited to approximately -15 F (-26
C) although in certain situations it is suitable down to -40F
(-40 C). Under dynamic conditions, the lowest temperature
expected is between 5 F and 0 F
(-15 C and -18 C).
Cold flexibility
Down to approximately -40 F (-40 C).
Gas permeability is very low and similar to that of butyl

rubber. Special FKM compounds exhibit a higher Chemical resistance
Paraffin base mineral oil with low DPI, e.g. ASTM oil No. 1.
resistance to acids, fuels, water and steam.
Water and water solvents at low temeratures.
Heat resistance
Up to 400 F (204 C) and higher temperatures with Refrigerants.
Ammonia.
shorter life expectancy.
Carbon dioxide.
Improved ozone, weathering and aging resistance
Cold flexibility
compared with NBR.
Down to -15 F (-26 C) some to -40 F (-40 C).
Chemical resistance
Mineral oil and grease, low swelling in ASTM oils No. 1
through No. 3.
Non-flammable hydraulic fuels in the group HFD.
Mineral and vegetable oil and grease.
Aliphatic hydrocarbons (fuel, butane, propane, natural
gas).
Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene).
Chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichlorethylene and carbon
tetrachloride).
Fuels, also fuels with methanol content.
High vacuum.
Very good ozone, weather and aging resistance.
Brake fluids with glycol base.
Ammonia gas, amine, alkalis.
Superheated steam.
Low molecular organic acids (formic and acetic acids).
FLUOROSILICONE (FVMQ)
FVMQ contains trifluoropropyl groups next to the metthyl

groups. The mechanical physical properties are very similar
to VMQ. However, FVMQ offers improved fuel and mineral
oil resistance but poor air resistance when caompared with
VMQ.
Limited compatibility
Naphthalene based mineral oil (IRM 902 and IRM 903
oils).
Low molecular aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane,
fuel).
Glycol based brake fluids.
Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene).
Chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichloroethlene).
Polar solvents (ketones, esters, ethers, acetones).
Note: While this brochure contains the most popular
materials for Spliced/Fabricated Products, TechSeal
also has a range of other compounds with different colors, durometer, specifications available to be supplied
as long length extrusions or fabricated products in the
following materials: Silicone, Fluorosilicone, EPDM, Fluorocarbon, Nitrile, HNBR (HSN), and Neoprene with durometers ranging from 40 to 90 Shore A. Many TechSeal
compounds comply with special requirements including:
FDA White Listed Ingredients, USP Class VI, UL 94 HB,
UL 94V-0, UL 157, Mil-Spec/QPL, ZZ-R-765, ASTM/SAE
callouts and NSF registered compounds. Contact the
TechSeal Division if you require materials other than the
ones listed in this design guide.
Heat resistance
Up to 350 F (177 C) max.
Cold flexibility
Down to approximately -100 F (-73 C).

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Heat resistance
Up to approximately 250 F (121 C).
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MATERIALS
Fluid/Media
Silicone
Air, below 200F (93C)

Good
200F (93C)
Good
300F (149C)
Good
400F (204C)
Good
500F (260C)
Good
ASTM Oil, No.1

Good

No.2
Poor

No.3
Poor

No.4
Poor
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Poor
Carbon Dioxide
Good
Corn Oil
Good
Hydraulic Fluids (Organic)
Fair
Hydraulic Fluids (Phosphate Ester) Poor
Hydrocarbon Fuels (Saturated)
Poor
Ozone
Good
Nitrile
EPDM
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Good
Fair
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Fluorocarbon
Fluorosilicone
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Chloroprene
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Note that all recommended compounds are suggested only. Customers should always test any seal material under actual operating conditions.
More detailed fluid media compatibility information may be obtained by contacting the Parker TechSeal Division.
UL157 JMLU2 - Parker TechSeal compounds S7395-60,

S7426-60 and S7442-40 are UL157 JMLU2 listed and meet
the UL requirements for tensile, durometer, elongation, all
for original physical properties, and after heat aging. Additionally, UL listed materials must pass low-temperature
brittleness, compression set and ozone exposure testing.
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Definitions
The Underwriters Laboratory provides a testing and qualification service to quantify certain properties of silicone
elastomer materials. The basic test criteria used by UL
in testing TechSeal silcone compounds are shown below.
UL94 V-0 is defined as the vertical burn rate in millimeters
per minute of a material with a thickness less than 0.031.
(0.79mm). Parker TechSeal compound S7395-60 will
cease to burn after the ignition source is removed, will not
glow under UL test conditions and will not have flaming
particles or drops.
UL94 HB is the calculation of the linear burn rate in millimeters per minute. S7395-60, S7416-70 and 7310-70 do
not have burn rates which exceed 75mm per minute for
a thickness less than 0.059.(1.4mm) for S7416-70 and
S7310-70 and 0.011(0.27mm) for S7395-60
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Listed TechSeal Silicone Materials

Compound Number
S7442-40
UL 94 V-0
UL 94HB
UL 157 JMLU2
X
UL50
Low Temp. Brittleness
-67F (-55C)
S7395-60
S7426-60*
X (0.055) (1.4mm)
X (0.011) (.27mm)
X

X
X
-85F (-65C)
-67F (-55C)
S7310-70
S7416-70
X (0.059) (1.5mm) X (0.059) (1.5mm)

-67F (-55C)
-65F (-55C)
Minimum wall thickness approved by UL in parentheses.

* UL listed as S7426U-60
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TechSeal Silicone Compounds
(1) 1 = UL94 V-0,
2 = UL94 HB,
S7403
Rust
80
900
100
400
10
30
25
-
3 = UL157 JMLU2
*Unless otherwise noted, these are test values, from a limited number of samples and should not be used for establishing specific limitations
.
TechSeal EPDM Compounds
MATERIALS

ASTM
Properties*
Test Procedures Tolerance S7442 S7440 S7395
S7426 S7390 S7310 S7416
Color
N/A
N/A
Rust
Rust
Gray
Rust
Blue
Green Rust
Hardness (Shore A)
D2240
5
40
50
60
60
60
70
70
Tensile Strength (PSI)
D412
Min
1100
1050
450
900
1000
900
900
Elongation (%)
D412
Min
325
400
300
250
200
150
200
100% Modulus, PSI
-
-
150
200
250
300
200
400
250
Compression Set (%)
D395
Max
22 hrs @ 100C
-
10
15
15
10
10
15
10
70 hrs @ 150C
-
25
20
50
20
20
60
25
22 hrs @ 177C
-
30
30
30
30
25
50
30
UL Rating (1)
-
-
3
-
1,2,3
3
-
3
2

ASTM
Properties*
Test Procedure
Tolerance

E7110
E7001 E7736 E7871 E7972 E7885
Color
N/A
N/A
Black
Black Black Black Black Black
Hardness (Shore A)
D2240
5
55
60
70
75
80
90
Tensile Strength (PSI)
D412
Min
1200
1800
2100 1900 1500 1700
Elongation (%)
D412
Min
400
350
200
200
125
150
100% Modulus, PSI
-
-
150
300
425
700
900
1000
Compression Set
D395
Max
22 hrs @ 70C
15
20
15
15
10
30

70 hrs @ 100C
25
15
-
20
15
30

*Unless otherwise noted, these are test values from a limited number of samples and should not be used for establishing specific limitations.
TechSeal Nitrile Compounds
TechSeal Neoprene Compounds

ASTM
ASTM
Properties*
Test Procedure Tolerance N7021 N7786 Properties*
Test

Procedure
Tolerance C7025

Color
N/A
N/A
Black
Black
Color
N/A
N/A
Black
Hardness (Shore A) D2240
5 70
80
Hardness (Shore A) D2240
5
80
Tensile Strength (PSI) D412
Min 1500
2000
Min
1500
Elongation (%) D412
Min 250
125
Elongation (%)
D412
Min
150
Modulus, PSI
-
- 500
1300 100% Modulus, PSI
-
-
900
Compression Set D395
Max
Compression Set
D395
Max
22 hrs @ 100C 25
35
22 hrs @ 100C
25
*Unless othewise noted, these are test values from a limited number of samples and should not be used for establishing specific limitations.
TechSeal Fluorosilicone Compounds
TechSeal Fluorocarbon Compounds
ASTM

ASTM
Test Procedure
Tolerance L7230 L7232
Properties*
Test Procedure Tolerance V7895
VA600
V7928 Properties*
Color
Blue
Green
Color
N/A
N/A
Black
Black
Black
Hardness (Shore A)
D2240
+/-5
60
70
Hardness (Shore A)
D2240
+/- 5
75
75
90
min.
900
900
Min
1900
1800
1800
Elongation (%)
D412
min.
175
175
Elongation (%)
D412
Min
175
150
100
100% Modulus, PSI
-
-
400
400
100% Modulus, PSI
-
-
900
95
1500
Compression Set
D395
max
Compression Set
D395
Max
22 hrs @ 23C
15
-
15
22 hrs @ 100C
10
15
22 hrs @ 177C
15
20
15
70 hrs @ 150C
25
25
22 hrs @ 200C
10
-
11
22 hrs @ 177C
25
25
*Unless othewise noted, these are test values from a limited number of samples and should not be used for establishing specific limitations.

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Rust
Rust
Gray
Rust
Blue
Green
Rust
Rust
S7442
S7440
S7395
S7426
S7390
S7310
S7416
S7403
12
Color
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Color
Black
Black
EPDM
Compound
E7110
E7001
E7736
E7871
E7972
Compound
N7021
N7786*
Black
C7025
Black
Black
V7895
VA600
(mm)
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.08)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(mm)
(0.13)
(0.13)
in.
0.007
(mm)
(0.18)
.040 to .125 (1.02 - 3.18)
in.
0.005
0.005
in.
(mm)
.040 to .125 (1.02 - 3.18)
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
in.
(mm)
.040 to .125 (1.02 - 3.18)
0.003
0.003
75
75
0.004
0.004
(0.10)
(0.10)
Hardness .040 - .080 (1.02 - 2.03)
80
Hardness
70
80
Hardness
55
60
70
75
75
Hardness
60
70
in.
(mm)
Hardness .040 - .125 (1.02 - 3.18)
40
50
60
60
60
70
70
80
in.
(mm)
(mm)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(mm)
(0.10)
(0.10)
(mm)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.18)
(0.13)
(mm)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(mm)
(0.18)
0.005
0.005
(0.13)
(0.13)
.081 - .118 (2.06 - 3.00)
in.
0.007
.126 to .210 (3.20 - 5.33)
in.
0.005
0.005
.126 to .210 (3.20 - 5.33)
in.
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.007
0.005
.126 to .210 (3.20 - 5.33)
in.
0.004
0.004
.126 - .190 (3.20 - 4.83)
in.
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
.126 - .190 (3.20 - 4.83)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.25)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(mm)
(0.18)
0.006
0.006
(0.15)
(0.15)
.119 - .157 (3.02 - 3.99)
in.
0.007
in.
(mm)
.211 to .275 (5.36 - 6.99)
0.007
0.007
in.
(mm)
.211 to .275 (5.36 - 6.99)
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.010
0.007
in.
(mm)
.211 to .275 (5.36 - 6.99)
0.005
0.005
in.
(mm)
.191- .250 (4.85 - 6.35)
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
in.
(mm)
.191- .250 (4.85 - 6.35)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.29)
(0.25)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(mm)
(0.25)
0.008
0.008
(0.20)
(0.20)
.158- .210 (4.01 - 5.33)
in.
0.010
in.
(mm)
.276 to .437 (7.01 - 11.10)
0.008
0.008
in.
(mm)
.276 to .437 (7.01 - 11.10)
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.013
0.010
in.
(mm)
.276 to .437 (7.01 - 11.10)
0.006
0.006
in.
(mm)
.251- .300 (6.38 - 7.62)
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
in.
(mm)
.251- .300 (6.38 - 7.62)
Note: Fluorocarbon tolerance ranges are based on solid or hollow-O cross-sections.

Please contact TechSeal for tolerances on other fluorocarbon profiles or if special tolerances are required.
Color
Compound
Fluorocarbon
Color
Compound
Neoprene
Nitirle
Blue
Green
L7230
L7232
in.
Hardness .040 - .125 (1.02 - 3.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.18)
(0.30)
(0.30)
(0.25)
(0.40)
(0.25)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(mm)
(0.40)
0.010
0.010
(0.25)
(0.25)
.211 - .295 (5.36 - 7.49)
in.
0.016
in.
(mm)
.438 to .625 (11.13 - 15.88)
0.009
0.009
in.
(mm)
.438 to .625 (11.13 - 15.88)
0.012
0.012
0.010
0.016
0.010
in.
(mm)
.438 to .625 (11.13 - 15.88)
0.007
0.007
in.
(mm)
.301 - .375 97.65 - 9.53)
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.007
in.
(mm)
.301 - .375 97.65 - 9.53)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.20)
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
0.010
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.20)
(0.20)
0.010
0.010
(0.25)
(0.25)
(mm)
(0.50)
0.012
0.012
(0.30)
(0.30)
.296 - .335 (7.52 - 8.51)
in.
0.020
in.
(mm)
.626 to .750 (15.9 - 19.05)
0.010
0.010
(mm)
(0.25)
(0.25)
0.014
0.014
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.36)
(0.36)
0.015
0.015
(0.38)
(0.38)
in.
(mm)
.751 - 1.000 (1908 -2540
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
in.
(mm)
.751 - 1.000 (19.08 -25.40)
.336- .393 (8.53 - 9.98)
in.
* HNBR
(0.38)
(0.38)
(0.25)
(0.50)
(0.25)
in.
(mm)
.626 to .750 (15.9 - 19.05)
0.015
0.015
0.010
0.020
0.010
in.
(mm)
.626 to .750 (15.9 - 19.05)
0.008
0.008
in.
(mm)
in.
(mm)
.376 - .500 (9.55 - 12.70) .501- .750 (12.73 - 19.05)
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
in.
(mm)
in.
(mm)
.376 - .500 (9.55 - 12.70) .501- .750 (12.73 - 19.05)
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Compound Color
Color
Silicone
Silicone
Compound
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Alpha # Description
C
Coiled Footage
L
Cut-to-Length
P
PSA Backing Spooled Footage
Q
PSA Backing Coiled Footage
S
Spooled Footage
X
Used for Splicing/Fabrication
6th through 10th Digit = Elastomer Material
x xxx x xxxxx
Typical TechSeal Ten-Digit Part Number.

1st Digit = Profile Configuration
2nd thru 4th Digit = Configuration Size (See Pages 13-19)
5th Digit = Description (PSA Backing, Spooled, Coiled, etc.)
5th Digit Description - Alpha #

EXAMPLE:
Solid O Cord Profiles

TechSeal Configuration A Designation
Table 10
A - Nominal
TechSeal Profile Outside
Diameter
Part Number
inches
A001XXXXXX 0.040
A002XXXXXX 0.048
A003XXXXXX 0.050
A004XXXXXX 0.053
A005XXXXXX 0.060
A006XXXXXX 0.062
A007XXXXXX 0.070
A008XXXXXX 0.075
A009XXXXXX 0.079
A010XXXXXX 0.085
A011XXXXXX 0.090
A012XXXXXX 0.093
A013XXXXXX 0.103
A014XXXXXX 0.112
A015XXXXXX 0.118
A016XXXXXX 0.125
A017XXXXXX 0.130
A018XXXXXX 0.139
A019XXXXXX 0.147
A020XXXXXX 0.156
A021XXXXXX 0.177
A022XXXXXX 0.188
A023XXXXXX 0.197
A024XXXXXX 0.210
A025XXXXXX 0.220
A026XXXXXX 0.236
A027XXXXXX 0.250
A028XXXXXX 0.275
A029XXXXXX 0.282
A030XXXXXX 0.312
A031XXXXXX 0.324
A032XXXXXX 0.348
A033XXXXXX 0.375
A034XXXXXX 0.393
A035XXXXXX 0.429
A036XXXXXX 0.479
A037XXXXXX 0.500
A038XXXXXX 0.562
A039XXXXXX 0.635
(mm)
Groove Depth
Min
inches (mm)
0.029
(1.02)
0.034
(1.22)
0.036
(1.27)
0.038
(1.35)
0.043
(1.52)
0.045
(1.57)
0.050
(1.78)
0.054
(1.91)
0.057
(2.01)
0.061
(2.16)
0.065
(2.29)
0.067
(2.36)
0.074
(2.62)
0.080
(2.84)
0.085
(3.00)
0.090
(3.18)
0.093
(3.30)
0.101
(3.53)
0.107
(3.73)
0.113
(3.96)
0.129
(4.50)
0.137
(4.78)
0.143
(5.0)
0.152
(5.33)
0.159
(5.59)
0.171
(5.99)
0.183
(6.35)
0.201
(6.99)
0.206
(7.16)
0.228
(7.92)
0.237
(8.23)
0.254
(8.84)
0.276
(9.53)
0.289
(9.98)
(10.90) 0.316
(12.17) 0.353
(12.70) 0.370
(14.27) 0.416
(16.13) 0.470
(0.73)
(0.88)
(0.91)
(0.97)
(1.09)
(1.13)
(1.28)
(1.37)
(1.45)
(1.55)
(1.65)
(1.70)
(1.88)
(2.03)
(2.15)
(2.29)
(2.36)
(2.57)
(2.72)
(2.88)
(3.27)
(3.48)
(3.63
(3.86)
(4.04)
(4.34)
(4.64)
(5.10)
(5.23)
(5.79)
(6.02)
(6.45)
(7.01)
(7.34)
(8.03)
(8.97)
(9.40)
(10.57)
(11.94)
Groove Width (Inches)

Vacuum & Gases
Min
Max
Max
inches (mm)
0.031
0.037
0.039
0.041
0.046
0.048
0.054
0.058
0.061
0.066
0.069
0.072
0.079
0.086
0.091
0.096
0.100
0.107
0.117
0.123
0.139
0.147
0.153
0.162
0.169
0.181
0.193
0.211
0.216
0.238
0.247
0.264
0.286
0.299
0.326
0.363
0.380
0.426
0.480
A001SS7442
Part Number A001SS7442 would indicate a Solid-O profile

of .040 .003in. (1.102 0.08mm) cross-section, supplied
on spools and produced from TechSeal compound S7442-40
which is a 40 Shore A durometer silicone. All cross-sectional
tolerances are material dependent, please see Table 6 for
guidelines.
inches (mm)
(0.78)
0.053
(0.94)
0.062
(0.98)
0.065
(1.04)
0.068
(1.18)
0.076
(1.21)
0.078
(1.37)
0.088
(1.47)
0.093
(1.55)
0.098
(1.67)
0.105
(1.76)
0.111
(1.82)
0.114
(2.02)
0.126
(2.19)
0.136
(2.31)
0.143
(2.45)
0.151
(2.55)
0.157
(2.72)
0.167
(2.97)
0.176
(3.13)
0.187
(3.52)
0.211
(3.72)
0.223
(3.89)
0.233
(4.11)
0.251
(4.30)
0.263
(4.59)
0.281
(4.90)
0.294
(5.36)
0.325
(5.49)
0.333
(6.05)
0.367
(6.27)
0.380
(6.71)
0.407
(7.26)
0.437
(7.60)
0.457
(8.27)
0.498
(9.21)
0.554
(9.65)
0.577
(10.82) 0.650
(12.19) 0.732
inches
(1.35)
0.058
(1.58)
0.067
(1.64)
0.070
(1.73)
0.073
(1.93)
0.081
(1.99)
0.083
(2.23)
0.093
(2.37)
0.098
(2.49)
0.103
(2.66)
0.110
(2.81)
0.116
(2.90)
0.119
(3.19)
0.131
(3.45)
0.141
(3.63)
0.148
(3.83)
0.156
(3.98)
0.162
(4.25)
0.172
(4.48)
0.181
(4.74)
0.192
(5.35)
0.216
(5.67)
0.228
(5.93)
0.238
(6.39)
0.256
(6.68)
0.268
(7.14)
0.286
(7.47)
0.299
(8.25)
0.330
(8.45)
0.338
(9.31)
0.372
(9.66)
0.385
(10.35) 0.412
(11.10) 0.442
(11.62) 0.462
(12.64) 0.503
(14.07) 0.559
(14.65) 0.582
(16.52) 0.655
(18.59) 0.737
(mm)
(1.48)
(1.71)
(1.77)
(1.86)
(2.06)
(2.12)
(2.35)
(2.50)
(2.61)
(2.79)
(2.94)
(3.02)
(3.32)
(3.58)
(3.75)
(3.96)
(4.10)
(4.38)
(4.61)
(4.87)
(5.48)
(5.79)
(6.05)
(6.51)
(6.80)
(7.27)
(7.60)
(8.38)
(8.58)
(9.44)
(9.78)
(10.47)
(11.23)
(11.74)
(12.77)
(14.20)
(14.77)
(16.65)
(18.72)
Groove Width
Liquids
Min
Max
inches (mm)
0.059
0.070
0.072
0.076
0.085
0.088
0.098
0.104
0.109
0.117
0.124
0.127
0.140
0.152
0.160
0.169
0.175
0.187
0.197
0.209
0.235
0.249
0.261
0.281
0.294
0.314
0.329
0.363
0.372
0.410
0.425
0.455
0.489
0.511
0.556
0.619
0.644
0.727
0.818
(1.51)
(1.77)
(1.84)
(1.93)
(2.16)
(2.23)
(2.49)
(2.65)
(2.78)
(2.98)
(3.14)
(3.24)
(3.56)
(3.86)
(4.05)
(4.28)
(4.45)
(4.75)
(5.01)
(5.30)
(5.98)
(6.33)
(6.62)
(7.14)
(7.46)
(7.98)
(8.35)
(9.22)
(9.44)
(10.41)
(10.79)
(11.56)
(12.41)
(12.98)
(14.13)
(15.72)
(16.37)
(18.46)
(20.78)
inches (mm)
0.065
0.076
0.078
0.082
0.091
0.094
0.104
0.110
0.115
0.123
0.130
0.133
0.146
0.158
0.166
0.175
0.181
0.197
0.207
0.219
0.245
0.259
0.271
0.291
0.304
0.324
0.339
0.373
0.382
0.420
0.435
0.465
0.499
0.521
0.566
0.629
0.654
0.737
0.828
(1.66)
(1.92)
(1.99)
(2.09)
(2.31)
(2.38)
(2.64)
(2.80)
(2.93)
(3.13)
(3.29)
(3.39)
(3.72)
(4.01)
(4.21)
(4.43)
(4.60)
(5.01)
(5.26)
(5.55)
(6.23)
(6.59)
(6.88)
(7.39)
(7.72)
(8.23)
(8.61)
(9.47)
(9.70)
(10.66)
(11.05)
(11.82)
(12.66)
(13.24)
(14.38)
(15.98)
(16.62)
(18.72)
(21.03)

NOTES: (1) All of the above part numbers are extrudable in Silicone materials.
(2) Smallest and largest sizes may not be extrudable in non-silicone materials. Contact the TechSeal Applications Engineering Department for more specific information.
(3) Tooling is available for any size O.D. from .040 through 1.000. Contact TechSeal for size availability on sizes not listed in the above table.
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How to Specify a Standard TechSeal Part Number
TSD 5420
ParFab Design Guide

Hollow O Profiles
TechSeal Configuration B Designation
Table 11
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
Nominal
A
Outside
Diameter
PROFILES
inches
(mm)
B
Inside
Diameter
inches
(mm)
Groove Depth
Min
inches
(mm)
Groove Width
Max
inches
Min
Max
(mm)
inches (mm)
inches (mm)
B001XXXXXX
0.040 (1.02)
0.015 (0.38)
0.029 (0.73)
0.031 (0.78)
0.053 (1.35)
0.058 (1.48)
B002XXXXXX
0.053 (1.35)
0.027 (0.69)
0.038 (0.97)
0.041 (1.04)
0.068 (1.73)
0.073 (1.86)
B003XXXXXX
0.062 (1.57)
0.035 (0.89)
0.045 (1.13)
0.048 (1.21)
0.078 (1.99)
0.083 (2.12)
B004XXXXXX
0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.050 (1.28)
0.054 (1.37)
0.088 (2.23)
0.093 (2.35)
B005XXXXXX
0.070 (1.78)
0.040 (1.02)
0.050 (1.28)
0.054 (1.37)
0.088 (2.23)
0.093 (2.35)
B006XXXXXX
0.073 (1.85)
0.043 (1.09)
0.052 (1.33)
0.056 (1.43)
0.091 (2.31)
0.096 (2.44)
B007XXXXXX
0.083 (2.11)
0.043 (1.09)
0.060 (1.51)
0.064 (1.63)
0.103 (2.60)
0.108 (2.73)
B008XXXXXX
0.083 (2.11)
0.050 (1.27)
0.060 (1.51)
0.064 (1.63)
0.103 (2.60)
0.108 (2.73)
B009XXXXXX
0.090 (2.29)
0.050 (1.27)
0.065 (1.64)
0.069 (1.76)
0.111 (2.81)
0.116 (2.94)
B010XXXXXX
0.103 (2.62)
0.040 (1.02)
0.074 (1.88)
0.079 (2.02)
0.126 (3.19)
0.131 (3.32)
B011XXXXXX
0.103 (2.62)
0.062 (1.57)
0.074 (1.88)
0.079 (2.02)
0.126 (3.19)
0.131 (3.32)
B012XXXXXX
0.118 (3.0)
0.079 (2.01)
0.085 (2.15)
0.091 (2.31)
0.143 (3.63)
0.148 (3.75)
B013XXXXXX
0.125 (3.18)
0.062 (1.57)
0.090 (2.29)
0.096 (2.45)
0.151 (3.83)
0.156 (3.96)
B014XXXXXX
0.125 (3.18)
0.080 (2.03)
0.090 (2.29)
0.096 (2.45)
0.151 (3.83)
0.156 (3.96)
B015XXXXXX
0.139 (3.53)
0.070 (1.78)
0.101 (2.57)
0.107 (2.72)
0.167 (4.25)
0.172 (4.38)
B016XXXXXX
0.156 (3.96)
0.050 (1.27)
0.113 (2.88)
0.123 (3.13)
0.187 (4.74)
0.192 (4.87)
B017XXXXXX
0.156 (3.96)
0.096 (2.44)
0.113 (2.88)
0.123 (3.13)
0.187 (4.74)
0.192 (4.87)
B018XXXXXX
0.177 (4.50)
0.077 (1.96)
0.129 (3.27)
0.139 (3.52)
0.211 (5.35)
0.216 (5.48)
B019XXXXXX
0.177 (4.50)
0.127 (3.23)
0.129 (3.27)
0.139 (3.52)
0.211 (5.35)
0.216 (5.48)
B020XXXXXX
0.210 (5.33)
0.100 (2.54)
0.152 (3.86)
0.162 (4.11)
0.251 (6.39)
0.256 (6.51)
B021XXXXXX
0.210 (5.33)
0.150 (3.81)
0.152 (3.86)
0.162 (4.11)
0.251 (6.39)
0.256 (6.51)
B022XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.125 (3.18)
0.183 (4.64)
0.193 (4.90)
0.294 (7.47)
0.299 (7.60)
B023XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.170 (4.32)
0.183 (4.64)
0.193 (4.90)
0.294 (7.47)
0.299 (7.60)
B024XXXXXX
0.312 (7.92)
0.192 (4.88)
0.228 (5.79)
0.238 (6.05)
0.367 (9.31)
0.372 (9.44)
B025XXXXXX
0.375 (9.53)
0.250 (6.35)
0.276 (7.01)
0.286 (7.26)
0.437 (11.10) 0.442 (11.23)
B026XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.380 (9.65)
0.370 (9.40)
0.380 (9.65)
0.577 (14.65) 0.582 (14.77)
(3) Tooling is available for any size Hollow-O O.D. from .040 through 1.000. Some limitations do exist for minimal wall dimensions Contact TechSeal for size availability.
(4) Refer to page 13 for information on how to specify a TechSeal part number and further description of XXXXXX digits.
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Hollow O Profiles
TechSeal Configuration B Designation
Friction Fit Series
Table 12
Nominal
A
Outside
Diameter
inches
(mm)
B
Inside
Diameter
inches
(mm)
Groove Width
Groove Depth
Min
inches
Min
Max
(mm)
inches
(mm)
inches
Max
(mm)
inches
(mm)
B008XXXXXX 0.083 (2.11)
0.050 (1.27) 0.056 (1.43) 0.060 (1.53)
0.071 (1.81)
0.075 (1.91)
B009XXXXXX 0.090 (2.29)
0.050 (1.27) 0.061 (1.55) 0.065 (1.65)
0.078 (1.99)
0.082 (2.09)
B010XXXXXX 0.103 (2.62)
0.040 (1.02) 0.076 (1.93) 0.080 (2.03)
0.096 (2.44)
0.100 (2.54)
B011XXXXXX 0.103 (2.62)
0.062 (1.57) 0.070 (1.78) 0.074 (1.88)
0.091 (2.32)
0.095 (2.42)
B012XXXXXX 0.118 (3.00)
0.079 (2.01) 0.081 (2.05) 0.085 (2.15)
0.106 (2.70)
0.110 (2.80)
B013XXXXXX 0.125 (3.18)
0.062 (1.57) 0.090 (2.29) 0.094 (2.39)
0.113 (2.88)
0.117 (2.98)
B014XXXXXX 0.125 (3.18)
0.080 (2.03) 0.086 (2.17) 0.090 (2.29)
0.113 (2.88)
0.117 (2.98)
B015XXXXXX 0.139 (3.53)
0.070 (1.78) 0.098 (2.49) 0.102 (2.57)
0.126 (3.20)
0.130 (3.30)
B017XXXXXX 0.156 (3.96)
0.096 (2.44) 0.107 (2.72) 0.111 (2.82)
0.139 (3.53)
0.143 (3.63)
B018XXXXXX 0.177 (4.50)
0.077 (1.96) 0.132 (3.35) 0.138 (3.51)
0.161 (4.09)
0.167 (4.24)
B019XXXXXX 0.177 (4.50)
0.127 (3.23) 0.121 (3.07) 0.127 (3.23)
0.159 (4.04)
0.165 (4.20)
B020XXXXXX 0.210 (5.33)
0.100 (2.54) 0.147 (3.71) 0.153 (3.89)
0.194 (4.93)
0.200 (5.08)
B021XXXXXX 0.210 (5.33)
0.150 (3.81) 0.144 (3.65) 0.150 (3.81)
0.192 (4.87)
0.198 (5.03)
B022XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35)
0.125 (3.18) 0.172 (4.37) 0.178 (4.53)
0.232 (5.89)
0.238 (6.05)
B023XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35)
0.170 (4.32) 0.172 (4.37) 0.178 (4.53)
0.232 (5.89)
0.238 (6.05)
B024XXXXXX 0.312 (7.92)
0.192 (4.88) 0.215 (5.47) 0.221 (5.63)
0.289 (7.33)
0.295 (7.49)
B025XXXXXX 0.375 (9.53)
0.250 (6.35) 0.260 (6.59) 0.266 (6.75)
0.352 (8.94)
0.358 (9.10)
B026XXXXXX 0.500 (12.70) 0.380 (9.65) 0.347 (8.81) 0.353 (8.97)
0.477 (12.11) 0.483 (12.27)
(2) All Groove Dimensions are based on 30% Compression and 95% Gland Fill.
(4) Tooling is available for any size Hollow-O O.D. from .040 through 1.000. Some limitations do exist for minimal wall dimensions Contact TechSeal for size availability.
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TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
TSD 5420
ParFab Design Guide

Solid D Profiles
TechSeal Configuration C Designation
Table 13
PROFILES
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
Nominal Dimensions
(Inches)
W
inches (mm)
inches
C001XXXXXX
0.064 (1.63)
C002XXXXXX
(mm)
Suggested
Groove Depth
(Inches)
Min
Max
Suggested
Groove Width
(Inches)
Min
Max
inches (mm)
inches (mm)
inches
0.055 (1.40)
0.031 (0.79)
0.050 (1.27)
0.054 (1.37)
0.078 (1.98) 0.082 (2.08)
0.075 (1.91)
0.060 (1.52)
0.030 (0.76)
0.060 (1.52)
0.064 (1.63)
0.083 (2.11) 0.087 (2.21)
C003XXXXXX
0.068 (1.73)
0.062 (1.57)
0.031 (0.79)
0.054 (1.37)
0.058 (1.47)
0.086 (2.18) 0.090 (2.29)
C004XXXXXX
0.074 (1.88)
0.062 (1.57)
0.031 (0.79)
0.059 (1.50)
0.063 (1.60)
0.086 (2.18) 0.090 (2.29)
C005XXXXXX
0.085 (2.16)
0.062 (1.57)
0.031 (0.79)
0.070 (1.78)
0.074 (1.88)
0.086 (2.18) 0.090 (2.29)
C006XXXXXX
0.100 (2.54)
0.062 (1.57)
0.031 (0.79)
0.083 (2.11)
0.087 (2.21)
0.087 (2.21) 0.091 (2.31)
C007XXXXXX
0.055 (1.40)
0.064 (1.63)
0.032 (0.81)
0.042 (1.07)
0.046 (1.17)
0.090 (2.29) 0.094 (2.39)
C008XXXXXX
0.095 (2.41)
0.070 (1.78)
0.035 (0.89)
0.079 (2.01)
0.083 (2.11)
0.092 (2.34) 0.096 (2.44)
C009XXXXXX
0.089 (2.26)
0.078 (1.98)
0.039 (0.99)
0.072 (1.83)
0.076 (1.93)
0.103 (2.62) 0.107 (2.72)
C010XXXXXX
0.070 (1.78)
0.080 (2.03)
0.040 (1.02)
0.056 (1.42)
0.060 (1.52)
0.106 (2.69) 0.110 (2.79)
C011XXXXXX
0.090 (2.29)
0.080 (2.03)
0.040 (1.02)
0.074 (1.88)
0.078 (1.98)
0.111 (2.82) 0.115 (2.92)
C012XXXXXX
0.081 (2.06)
0.088 (2.24)
0.044 (1.12)
0.066 (1.68)
0.070 (1.78)
0.115 (2.92) 0.119 (3.02)
C013XXXXXX
0.134 (3.40)
0.091 (2.31)
0.045 (1.14)
0.115 (2.92)
0.119 (3.02)
0.121 (3.07) 0.125 (3.18)
C014XXXXXX
0.078 (1.98)
0.094 (2.39)
0.047 (1.19)
0.063 (1.60)
0.067 (1.70)
0.121 (3.07) 0.125 (3.18)
C015XXXXXX
0.094 (2.39)
0.094 (2.39)
0.047 (1.19)
0.078 (1.98)
0.082 (2.08)
0.122 (3.10) 0.126 (3.20)
C016XXXXXX
0.115 (2.92)
0.102 (2.59)
0.051 (1.30)
0.097 (2.46)
0.101 (2.57)
0.134 (3.40) 0.138 (3.51)
C017XXXXXX
0.131 (3.33)
0.122 (3.10)
0.061 (1.55)
0.112 (2.84)
0.116 (2.95)
0.159 (4.04) 0.163 (4.14)
C018XXXXXX
0.156 (3.96)
0.156 (3.96)
0.078 (1.98)
0.135 (3.43)
0.139 (3.53)
0.197 (5.00) 0.201 (5.11)
C019XXXXXX
0.200 (5.08)
0.187 (4.75)
0.093 (2.36)
0.175 (4.45)
0.179 (4.55)
0.231 (5.87) 0.235 (5.97)
C020XXXXXX
0.188 (4.78)
0.188 (4.78)
0.094 (2.39)
0.164 (4.17)
0.168 (4.27)
0.231 (5.87) 0.235 (5.97)
C033XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.250 (6.35)
0.125 (3.18)
0.213 (5.40)
0.217 (5.50)
0.309 (7.85) 0.313 (7.95)
C034XXXXXX
0.312 (7.92)
0.312 (7.92)
0.156 (3.96)
0.265 (6.74)
0.269 (6.84)
0.386 (9.79) 0.390 (9.89)
C035XXXXXX
0.312 (7.92)
0.488 (12.40) 0.244 (6.20)
0.265 (6.74)
0.269 (6.84)
0.562 (14.28) 0.566 (14.38)
C036XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70) 0.502 (12.75) 0.025 (6.35)
(mm)
inches
(mm)
inches (mm)
0.425 (10.80) 0.429 (10.90) 0.619 (15.73) 0.623 (15.83)
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) is available on any

TechSeal extrusion with a flat side minimum width of
0.125 (3.18 mm). Please contact TechSeal to obtain the
modified part numbers.
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TechSeal Configuration D Designation
Table 14
U-Channel Profiles
TechSeal Configuration E Designation
Table 15
TechSeal
Profile
A
Part Number inches (mm)
inches (mm) inches (mm)
TechSeal
Profile
A
Part Number inches (mm)
inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm)
D001XXXXXX 0.156 (3.96) 0.078 (1.98) 0.078 (1.98) 0.045 (1.14)
E001XXXXXX 0.075 (1.91)
0.099 (2.51) 0.025 (0.64) 0.032 (0.81)
D002XXXXXX 0.187 (4.75) 0.093 (2.36) 0.093 (2.36) 0.050 (1.27)
E002XXXXXX 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.034 (0.86) 0.033 (0.81)
D003XXXXXX 0.187 (4.75) 0.134 (3.40) 0.093 (2.36) 0.040 (1.02)
E003XXXXXX 0.126 (3.20) 0.078 ((1.98) 0.044 (1.12) 0.048 (1.22)
D004XXXXXX 0.207 (5.26) 0.084 (2.13) 0.103 (2.62) 0.050 (1.27)
E004XXXXXX 0.126 (3.20) 0.099 (2.51) 0.047 (1.19) 0.059 (1.50)
D005XXXXXX 0.312 (7.92) 0.200 (5.08) 0.112 (2.84) 0.062 (1.57)
E005XXXXXX 0.126 (3.20) 0.097 (2.46) 0.026 (0.66) 0.037 (0.94)
D006XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35) 0.125 (3.18) 0.125 (3.18) 0.062 (1.57)
E006XXXXXX 0.126 (3.20) 0.110 (2.79) 0.025 (0.64) 0.050 (1.27)
D007XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35) 0.125 (3.18) 0.125 (3.18) 0.065 (1.65)
E007XXXXXX 0.126 (3.20) 0.225 (5.72) 0.020 (0.51) 0.075 (1.91)
D008XXXXXX 0.296 (7.52) 0.150 (3.81) 0.172 (4.37) 0.050 (1.27)
E008XXXXXX 0.154 (3.91) 0.154 (3.91) 0.082 (2.08) 0.088 (2.24)
D009XXXXXX 0.312 (7.92) 0.156 (3.96) 0.156 (3.96) 0.062 (1.57)
E009XXXXXX 0.154 (3.91) 0.156 (1.57) 0.062 (1.57) 0.040 (1.02)
D010XXXXXX 0.488 (12.40) 0.068 (1.73) 0.244 (6.20) 0.055 (1.40)
E010XXXXXX 0.156 (3.96) 0.175 (4.45) 0.046 (1.17) 0.075 (1.91)
D011XXXXXX 0.487 (12.37) 0.080 (2.03) 0.244 (6.20) 0.035 (0.89)
E011XXXXXX 0.175 (4.45) 0.156 (3.96) 0.047 (1.19) 0.075 (1.91)
D012XXXXXX 0.487 (12.37) 0.080 (2.03) 0.244 (6.20) 0.045 (1.14)
E012XXXXXX 0.188 (4.78) 0.188 (4.78) 0.062 (1.57) 0.062 (1.57)
D013XXXXXX 0.487 (12.37) 0.080 (2.03) 0.244 (6.20) 0.062 (1.57)
E013XXXXXX 0.193 (4.90) 0.193 (4.90) 0.128 (3.25) 0.064 (1.63)
D014XXXXXX 0.487 (12.37) 0.080 (2.03) 0.244 (6.20) 0.080 (2.03)
E014XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35) 0.250 (6.35) 0.170 (4.32) 0.062 (1.57)
D015XXXXXX 0.502 (12.75) 0.250 (6.35) 0.250 (6.35) 0.061 (1.55)
E015XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35) 0.250 (6.35) 0.130 (3.30) 0.062 (1.57)
D016XXXXXX 0.700 (17.78) 0.250 (6.35) 0.350 (8.89) 0.100 (2.54)
E016XXXXXX 0.260 (6.60) 0.184 94.67) 0.140 (3.56) 0.062 (1.57)
D017XXXXXX 0.750 (19.05) 0.375 (9.53) 0.375 (9.53) 0.075 (1.91)
E017XXXXXX 0.320 (8.13) 0.315 (8.00) 0.193 (4.90) 0.197 (5.00)
D018XXXXXX 0.975 (24.77) 0.132 (3.35) 0.488 (12.40) 0.093 (2.36)
E018XXXXXX 0.327 (8.31) 0.235 (5.97) 0.062 (1.57) 0.115 (2.92)
B
inches (mm)
C (rad.)
E019XXXXXX 0.375 (9.53) 0.500 (12.70) 0.187 (4.75) 0.125 (3.18)
Please note: Total Height = B + C

Nominal Dimensions
E020XXXXXX 0.500 (12.70) 0.500 (12.70) 0.250 (6.35) 0.125 (3.18)
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) is

available on any TechSeal extrusion with
a flat side minimum width of
0.125 (3.18 mm). Please contact TechSeal
to obtain the modified part numbers.
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Table 16
Solid Square Profiles

TechSeal Configuration G Designation
Table 17
PROFILES
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
Nominal Dimensions
inches
(mm)
inches
(mm)
Nominal Dimensions
inches
(mm)
inches
(mm)
F001XXXXXX
0.095 (2.41)
0.062 (1.57)
G001XXXXXX
0.053 (1.35)
0.053 (1.53)
F002XXXXXX
0.125 (3.18)
0.062 (1.57)
G002XXXXXX
0.066 (1.68)
0.066 (1.68)
F003XXXXXX
0.156 (3.96)
0.062 (1.57)
G003XXXXXX
0.070 (1.78)
0.070 (1.78)
F004XXXXXX
0.188 (4.78)
0.062 (1.57)
G004XXXXXX
0.099 (2.51)
0.099 (2.51)
F005XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.062 (1.57)
G005XXXXXX
0.103 (2.62)
0.103 (2.62)
F006XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.062 (1.57)
G006XXXXXX
0.134 (3.40)
0.134 (3.40)
F007XXXXXX
0.569 (14.45)
0.062 (1.57)
G007XXXXXX
0.139 (3.53)
0.139 (3.53)
F008XXXXXX
0.750 (19.05)
0.062 (1.57)
G008XXXXXX
0.203 (5.16)
0.203 (5.16)
F009XXXXXX
0.880 (22.35)
0.062 (1.57)
G009XXXXXX
0.210 (5.33)
0.210 (5.33)
F010XXXXXX
1.000 (25.40)
0.062 (1.57)
G010XXXXXX
0.265 (6.73)
0.265 (6.73)
F011XXXXXX
0.120 (3.05)
0.075 (1.91)
G011XXXXXX
0.275 (6.99)
0.275 (6.99)
F012XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.075 (1.91)
G012XXXXXX
0.360 (9.14)
0.360 (9.14)
F013XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.075 (1.91)
G013XXXXXX
0.375 (9.53)
0.375 (9.53)
F014XXXXXX
0.125 (3.18)
0.093 (2.36)
G014XXXXXX
0.480 (12.19)
0.480 (12.19)
F015XXXXXX
0.188 (4.78)
0.093 (2.36)
G015XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.500 (12.70)
F016XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.093 (2.36)
F017XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.093 (2.36)
F018XXXXXX
0.170 (4.32)
0.125 (3.18)
F019XXXXXX
0.250 (6.35)
0.125 (3.18)
F020XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.125 (3.18)
F021XXXXXX
0.750 (19.05)
0.125 (3.18)
F022XXXXXX
1.000 (25.40)
0.125 (3.18)
F023XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.188 (4.78)
F024XXXXXX
0.500 (12.70)
0.250 (6.35)
F025XXXXXX
1.000 (25.40)
0.250 (6.35)

(4) Some configurations may have a degree of curvature, making them unsuitable in long lengths. Contact TechSeal Applications Engineering for details.
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TechSeal Configuration H Designation
Table 18
Hollow P Profiles
TechSeal Configuration P Designation
Table 19
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
inches (mm)
inches (mm)
C(dia.)
inches (mm)
Nominal Dimensions
A(dia.)
inches (mm)
B(dia.)
inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm)
H001XXXXXX 0.053 (1.35)
0.053 (1.35) 0.020 (0.51)
P001XXXXXX 0.170 (4.32) 0.060 (1.52) 0.205 (5.21) 0.062 (1.57)
H002XXXXXX 0.066 (1.68)
0.066 (1.68) 0.020 (0.51)
P002XXXXXX 0.200 (5.08) 0.080 (2.03) 0.250 (6.35) 0.062 (1.57)
H003XXXXXX 0.070 (1.78)
0.070 (1.78) 0.025 (0.64)
P003XXXXXX 0.200 (5.08) 0.080 (2.03) 0.550 (13.97) 0.062 (1.57)
H004XXXXXX 0.099 (2.51)
0.099 (2.51) 0.025 (0.64)
P004XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35) 0.125 (3.18) 0.250 (6.35) 0.062 (1.57)
H005XXXXXX 0.103 (2.62)
0.103 (2.62) 0.025 (0.64)
P005XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14) 0.255 (6.48) 0.420 (10.67) 0.070 (1.78)
H006XXXXXX 0.134 (3.40)
0.134 (3.40) 0.060 (1.52)
P006XXXXXX 0.600 (15.24) 0.400 (8.89) 0.350 (8.89) 0.110 (2.79)
H007XXXXXX 0.139 (3.53)
0.139 (3.53) 0.060 (1.52)
H008XXXXXX 0.203 (5.16)
0.203 (5.16) 0.080 (2.03)
H009XXXXXX 0.210 (5.33)
0.210 (5.33) 0.080 (2.03)
H010XXXXXX 0.265 (6.73)
0.265 (6.73) 0.100 (2.54)
H011XXXXXX 0.275 (6.99)
0.275 (6.99) 0.100 (2.54)
H012XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14)
0.360 (9.14) 0.125 (3.18)
H013XXXXXX 0.375 (9.53)
0.375 (9.53) 0.125 (3.18)
H014XXXXXX 0.480 (12.19) 0.480 (12.19) 0.250 (6.35)

H015XXXXXX 0.500 (12.70) 0.500 (12.70) 0.250 (6.35)
Omega Profiles
TechSeal Configuration W Designation
Table 20
TechSeal
Profile
Part Number
Nominal Dimensions
A
inches (mm)
C(dia.)
inches (mm) inches
(mm)
W016XXXXXX 0.728 (18.49) 0.890 (22.61) 0.065 (1.65)

W034XXXXXX 0.500 (12.70) 0.610 (15.49) 0.050 (1.27)
W059XXXXXX 0.250 (6.35)
0.330 (8.38) 0.050 (1.27)
W060XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14)
0.499 (12.67) 0.050 (1.27)
W061XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14)
0.499 (12.67) 0.070 (1.78)
W062XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14)
0.499 (12.67) 0.090 (2.29)
W063XXXXXX 0.360 (9.14)
0.490 (12.45) 0.080 (2.03)

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PROFILES
Parker TechSeal supports its customers in the development of custom extruded profiles to solve specific application problems. The following drawings illustrate the wide range of custom extrusion capabilities of Parker TechSeal. If you are interested in using one of these shapes or want to discuss the development of an alternative design, please contact the TechSeal
Applications Engineering Department. Note that most of these profiles are available in silicone and some may also be available in other polymers such as nitrile or ethylene propylene. Contact TechSeal for specific information.
Profile C032
Profile C033
Profile D032
Profile D033
Profile D034
Profile D035
Profile D036
Profile D037
Profile D038
Profile D039
Profile D040
Profile D041
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Profile F033
Profile H017
Profile P013
Profile W001
Profile W004
Profile W006
Profile W007
Profile W010
Profile W011
Profile W012
Profile W014
Profile W017
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Profile W019
Profile W020
Profile W022
Profile W023
Profile W024
Profile W025
Profile W026
Profile W029
Profile W030
Profile W031
Profile W033
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Profile W035
Profile W038
Profile W039
Profile W040
Profile W042
Profile W043
Profile W044
Profile W046
Profile W047
Profile W048
Profile W049
Profile W050
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Profile W051
Profile W052
Profile W053
Profile W054
Profile W055
Profile W056
Profile W057
Profile W058
Profile W064
Profile W065
Profile W066
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Compression-Deflection
30% Deflection/Compression
Notice the effect wall thickness
has on closure force.
All measurements generated
using a 70 Shore A Silicone
70
60
lbs/Inch
The compression force required to squeeze any type of elastomeric seal is a very important consideration of the overall
mechanical design of any application. Solid (non-foam) elastomers are essentially incompressible materials; i.e., they cannot
be squeezed into a smaller volume. When a solid elastomer is
subject to a compressive load, it yields by deformation of the
part as a whole. Because of this behavior, the actual deflection of a gasket under a compressive load depends upon the
size and shape of the gasket as well as on its modulus and the
magnitude of the load. The design of a seal should be such that
its squeeze falls within the recommended percentages shown
in Table 8 below.
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.000
0.090
0.170
Figure 6 - Effect of geometry on closure force

Cross-Section
Geometry
Minimum
Deflection
Solid O
10%
Solid D
10%
Rectangular
8%
Hollow O, D and P 15%
Nominal
Deflection
20%
20%
15%
30%
Maximum
Deflection
Deflection

(squeeze)
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%

30%
30%
25%
50%
Note: For increased deflection requirements, TechSeal can

provide special designed cross-sections/shapes.
Table 8 - Recommended Deflection (Squeeze)

It is recommended that the designer perform functional testing in the specific application to ensure proper compression
force exists to adequately squeeze the elastomer.
There is an approximate relationship between the force
required to deflect a pure elastomer a given amount, and
the hardness of the elastomer. In general, the harder the
elastomer, the greater the force required. Reduction in the
elastomer hardness does have an impact on compressive
force but the greatest impact on reduction of closure force
can be accomplished by using an LCF (Low Closure Force
Cross-Section) , which is a hollow cross-sectional extruded
profile. See Figure 6 and Table 9.
To date, the most common method for reducing closure force
has been to reduce the Shore hardness of the elastomeric
seal material or change to a foam-type material. The best
method to achieve a dramatic reduction in closure-force is to
change from a solid to a hollow cross-section profile without
lowering durometer hardness. Controlling wall thickness is
key to lowering the lbs/in of compressive force required. The
chart (Fig. 6) illustrates the dramatic effect on closure force
obtained by changing the cross-section of the seal element
from solid to hollow.
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=
=
=
=
=
Durometer (Shore A)
40
70
3.7 lb/in 11.9 lb/in
10.3 lb/in 33.8 lb/in
22.0 lb/in 71.8 lb/in
43.5 lb/in 142.0 lb/in
85.9 lb/in 280.0 lb/in
Hollow-O .250 C/S x .090 ID

Low-Closure Profile
Deflection
(squeeze)
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Solid-O .250 C/S

=
=
=
=
=
Durometer (Shore A)
40
70
1.7 lb/in
5.6 lb/in
28.3 lb/in 92.4 lb/in
Hollow-O .250 C/S x .170 ID

Ultra Low-Closure Profile
Deflection
(squeeze)
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%

=
=
=
=
=
Durometer (Shore A)
40
70
.2 lb/in
.7 lb/in
.4 lb/in
1.3 lb/in
.6 lb/in
1.8 lb/in
.8 lb/in
2.7 lb/in
1.3 lb/in
4.1 lb/in

Table 9 - Sample deflection/closure force data
Compressive load-deflection data for our most popular extruded elastomer shapes and materials are provided beginning on page 27.
For compression-deflection data on other TechSeal extruded profiles, contact your nearest Parker Seals Territory Sales Manager or
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Recommended Deflection For Various

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
As a premier manufacturer of sophisticated sealing solutions,

TechSeal offers its customers the dramatic time and cost saving benefits of Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This advanced
computer simulation technology is employed to predict the
behaviorcharacteristicsofdifferentcross-sectionalsealdesigns,
bypassing the development and trial-and-error testing of successive prototypes.
FEA will not only confirm that a proposed design will perform
as expected, but allows the design to be optimized. Using
complex FEA algorithms for elastomers, critical design information is obtained concerning:
Figure 7 - Simple Drawing of Omega Profile
Deformation
Load Deflection
Volume
Gland Fill %
Stress Distribution
Stability
Friction Force
Thermal Effect
Material Selection
Seal Life
At the Parker TechSeal Division, FEA capability is fully integrated into the design process for unusual or complicated
seal configurations. The result is a technically superior solution achieved for our customers more rapidly and cost effectively than ever before allowing TechSeal and its customers
to increase their speed to market.
FEA
Typical FEA Generated Stress Plot
The illustrations at right show the same profile design as a

simple drawing (Fig. 7), as an actual FEA plot and as a developed Compression Deflection Curve predicted by FEA (Fig. 8).
Figure 8 - FEA Generated Deflection Curve
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Physical and Chemical Characteristics of
Elastomers
It is absolutely necessary to consider the important physical

and chemical properties of seal elastomer formulations. This
is needed to provide a clearer picture of how they fit together and enter into the selection process of the optimal seal
compound. In this manual the term fluid is used to denote
the substance contacting the seal. It may be a liquid, a gas,
a vapor, or a mixture. It shall apply to powders and solids as
well.
Seal failures typically are due to use of an improperl gland
design , polymer selection or, a combination of the two.
There are significant differences between the physical properties of most synthetic elastomer polymer families, as well
as differences between the properties of compound formulations within the same polymer family.
The physical and chemical properties a material typically
exhibits will establish the best candidate for use in a particular application. The physical properties most commonly used
when establishing the best synthetic elastomer formula
candidate are as follows:

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Hardness
Toughness or durability
(composite of six material characteristics)
Resistance to Fluid Medium
Tensile Strength
Elongation
Compressive Force
Modulus
Tear Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Volume Change
Compression Set
Thermal Effects
Resilience
Deterioration
Corrosion
Permeability
Coefficient of Friction
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Compression Stress Relaxation
Resistance to Fluid - The chemical effect of the fluid on the

seal is of primary importance. The fluid must not alter the
operational characteristics or reduce the life expectancy of
the seal significantly, meaning that excessive deterioration of
the seal must be avoided.
A significant amount of volume shrinkage usually results in
a premature leakage of any seal. Conversely, a compound
that swells excessively in a fluid, or develops a large increase
or decrease in hardness, tensile strength, or elongation can
continue to serve well for a long time as a static seal.
Hardness - In the seal industry, the Type A durometer, manufactured by the Shore Instrument Company, is the standard
instrument used to measure the hardness of most rubber
compounds. The Type D durometer is recommended when
the Type A reading is over 90. For specimens that are too thin
or that have too small of a area to attain accurate durometer
readings, it is recommended that standard size test specimens be used from the same material lot in order to establish
the hardness properties of the material being evaluated.
The durometer has a calibrated spring which forces an indentor point into a test specimen against the resistance of the
rubber material. There is an indicating scale on which the
hardness is read directly. It is calibrated to read if there is no
penetration, as on a flat glass or steel surface.
Softer materials, meaning those with lower hardness readings, will flow more easily into the microfine grooves of the
mating part. This is significantly important in low pressure
seals because they are not activated by fluid pressure. Conversely, the harder materials offer greater resistance to flow,
and therefore are less likely to flow into the clearance gap
beyond the groove.
In dynamic applications the hardness of a material has a
major effect on friction. A harder material will typically have
a lower coefficient of friction than a softer material, however
the actual running and breakout friction values are higher
because the load required to squeeze the seal is greater.
For most applications compounds exhibiting nominal Type
A durometer readings of 70 or 80 offer the best compromise.
This is particularly true when dynamic forces or mechanics
are involved in an application. Materials with durometer
hardnesses of 90 or higher often allow a small amount of
fluid to pass through with each cycle, while soft materials
may have a tendency to abrade, wear and extrude.
Durometer hardness is typically established with a tolerance of 5 points, with the nominal or average hardness
rounded off to the nearest 5 in increments of 5 or 10, such as
60 durometer, 75 durometer, etc. - not as 62 durometer or 71
durometer.
This is due to batch-to-batch variability of the formulation
and variances encountered when using the durometer gages.
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Tensile Strength - is the force per unit area, measured in

pounds per square inch, obtained by stretching a standard
test specimen of rubber until it ruptures. It is a production
control measurement used to insure uniformity of a compound, and can also be used to establish the deterioration of
a material formulation after it has been in contact with a fluid
for a long period of time. This information is used as a tool to
predict the life span of a given material in a specific environment Tensile strength is not a proper indication of resistance
to extrusion, and is typically not used in design calculations.
In dynamic applications a minimum of 1,000 psi is normally
required to assure adequate strength characteristics.
Elongation is defined as a percent increase in length over the
initial length of a seal. For establishing typical physical properties, it is usually expressed as ultimate elongation, which is
the percent value attained when the test specimen breaks.
This property primarily establishes the stretch that can be
tolerated during the installation of a seal.
The smaller the seal, or the cross section of the seal, the
more important the elongation properties. This value is also
an indicator of the material and part dimensions combined
effective ability to recover after installation stretch, peak
overload, or localized source in one small area of a seal when
considered with tensile strength. An adverse change in the
elongation of a material after exposure to a fluid is a definite
sign of degradation of the material. Elongation, like tensile
strength, is used in the industry as a check on production
batches of material.
It is recommended that standard test specimens be utilized
when establishing a materials elongation properties in order
to eliminate part specific variations that can occur due to
geometric differences. Part specific profiles, however, can be
established, but should not be used as specification limits.
Compressive Force is the force required to compress a seal
cross section the proper amount to maintain an effective
seal. This is especially important for applications that require
low compressive loads.
Modulus - as used in rubber terminology, modulus refers to

the amount of stress at a predetermined elongation, usually
100%. It is expressed in pounds per square inch. The higher
the modulus of a compound, the more apt it is to recover
from peak overload or localized force and the better its
resistance to extrusion. Modulus normally increases as the
material durometer increases and is probably the best indicator of the toughness of a compound, all other factors being
equal. It is also used as a production control because it has a
tendency to be much more consistent than tensile strength
or elongation.
Modulus can also be used as a tool to predict seal life when
combined with testing in heat, fluids, or a combination.
It is recommended that standard test specimens be utilized
when establishing a materials modulus properties in order
to eliminate part specific variations that can occur due to
geometric differences. Part specific profiles, however, can be
established, but should not be used as specification limits.
Tear Resistance - Tear strength is relatively low for most compounds. If it is below 100 lbs./in. there is an increased danger
of nicking or cutting the seal during the assembly process,
especially if the seal must pass over sharp edges or burrs.
Seal compounds with poor tear resistance will fail quickly
under further flexing or stress, once a crack is started.
Inferior tear strength of a compound is also indicative of
poor abrasion resistance, which may lead to early failure of a
material when used as a dynamic seal. Typically this does not
need to be considered in static sealing applications.
Abrasion Resistance - Abrasion resistance is a general term
used to describe the wear resistance of a compound. This
terminology concerns rubbing or scraping of the seals surface and therefore is important in dynamic sealing applications.
Only certain elastomers are recommended for use where
moving parts actually contact the seal. Hollow cross sections typically are not used in dynamic applications, with the
exception of container seals that are exposed to opening and
closing of the two mating components, and can be defined
as static seals after the assembly is closed.
Higher durometer compounds, up to 85 durometer, are typically more resistant to abrasion than softer compounds.
Toughness - This is a general term used to describe the

combined effects of six different physical forces, rather than
chemical action. The six forces are: tensile strength, elongation, compression force, modulus, tear resistance and abrasion resistance. Toughness is used as a relative term , and the
six contributing factors are noted defined below.
Factors that have an effect on the amount of compressive

force include the hardness of the material (durometer),
cross section geometry (solid versus hollow), wall thickness
if hollow, and amount of compression. Holding all factors
constant, the compressive force will vary if the seals are made
from two different compound formulations, even if material
hardness is similiar. The anticipated load for a given installation, then, is not fixed, but is a range of values.
Increasing the temperature can soften elastomeric materials,
yet the compressive force decreases very little except for the
hardest compounds.
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Volume Change - Volume change is measured as a percent
(%) and is the increase or decrease in elastomer volume after
it has been in contact with a fluid when compared to the
original seal sample volume.
Swell, or an increase in volume, is almost always accompanied by a decrease in hardness. Excessive swelling will
result in a marked softening of the rubber, which will lead to
reduced abrasion and tear resistance, and may permit extrusion of the seal into adjacent gap areas under high pressure.
For static applications volume swell up to 50% may be tolerated, providing that provisions are made to the gland design
to prevent stress to the assembly. For dynamic applications,
swell of 15 to 20% is a typical maximum unless provisions are
made to the gland design.
Material swell can supplement a seals effectiveness under
certain circumstances. Swell may offset compression set. An
example, is as a seal relaxes 15% and swells 20%, the relaxation (compression set) tends to be cancelled by the swell.
Absorbed fluid may have a similar effect on a compound
as does the addition of plasticizers, providing additional
flexibility at the low end temperature of its operation range.
These effects should not be relied upon when selecting a
compound for an application, however they can contribute
to seal performance.
The amount of swell that a material exhibits after long term

fluid exposure stabilized volume is seldom reported because it may take a month or more at elevated temperatures
to attain. On occasion the usual 70 hour immersion test will
indicate a swelling effect, whereas a long term test shows
shrinkage. Therefore swell characteristics indicated by short
term testing may only be an interim condition.
Shrinkage, or a decrease in volume, is almost always accompanied by an increase in hardness. As swell compensates
for compression set, shrinkage intensifies compression set,
causing the seal to pull away from the sealing surfaces and
creating a leak path. Therefore, shrinkage is far more critical
than swell. More than 3 or 4% shrinkage can be serious for
moving seals. The fluids present may extract plasticizers from
the material that causes the seal to shrink when the fluid is
temporarily removed. This type of shrinkage may or may not
be serious, depending on magnitude, gland design and degree of leakage tolerable before the seal re-swells. Even if the
seal re-swells there is the possibility that it will not properly
re-seat itself. If any shrinkage is a possibility in an application, it must be considered thoroughly and carefully.
Compression Set - Compression set is generally
determined in air, and is reported as the percent deflection by which an elastomer formulation fails to recover
to its original size, after a fixed time under a specified
squeeze and temperature. As an example, 0% would
indicate that no relaxation has occurred, while a value of
100% would indicate that total relaxation has occurred.
Even though it is desirable to have a low compression

set, this condition may not be critical from a design
standpoint because of actual service variables. A good
balance of all physical properties is typically necessary
to optimize sealing performance.
As an example, a seal can continue to function after taking a compression set of 100% providing the temperature and system pressure remain constant and no motion
or force causes the seal line of contact to break. As
previously mentioned, swelling caused by service fluid
exposure may compensate for compression set.
The condition to be feared the most is a combined effect of
compression set and shrinkage. This will lead to seal failure
unless exceptionally high squeeze is used in the application.
If the seal profile being utilized in an application is hollow,
increasing the outside diameter of the seal can reduce compression set. This can also be combined with an increase in
the inside diameter of the seal to avoid creating an overfill
condition with the seal gland. By increasing the diameter(s),
an increase in squeeze is being created which can offset the
actual compression set characteristics noted for the application. The actual percent compression set realized may
be comparable, however the true distance the seal is being
compressed is larger, effectively increasing the displacement distance and increasing (possibly) the deflection force
required.
Thermal Effects - All rubber is subject to deterioration at
high temperature. The volume change and compression set
properties are both greatly influenced by heat. Hardness is
influenced in several ways. An increase in temperature can
soften the material, which is a physical change, and this condition will reverse when the temperature goes back down.
This effect must be considered in high pressure applications,
because a compound that resists extrusion at room temperature may begin to flow through the clearance gap as the
temperature rises.
Over time with exposure to high temperatures chemical
changes begin to occur to the material. These typically cause
an increase in hardness, along with volume and compression
set changes as previously mentioned. Changes in tensile and
modulus properties can also occur. Since these are chemical
changes, they are not reversible.
Changes caused due to exposure to low temperatures are
usually physical and reversible. An elastomer will almost
totally regain its original physical properties when warmed.
Several tests are available to define the low temperature
characteristics of a material, the most common of which is
the military modified version of TR-10 or Temperature Retraction.
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performance, such as hollow environmental cabinet seals or
two-part hinged containers. This is established by choosing the
proper combination of elastomer and geometry for each sealing
application.
If low pressures are expected in an application at low

temperatures, hardness should be considered along with
the low temperature properties of the material. As temperature decreases, hardness increases.
Low pressures require a soft material that can be deformed
easily into or against the mating surfaces. Hollow profiles
using harder durometer compounds can also generate this
same type of effect, with the addition of the higher tensile and
modulus properties these harder materials typically exhibit.
Hardness is only one of several criteria to consider when low
temperature sealing performance is involved. Flexibility, resilience, compression set and brittleness can serve as more basic
criteria for sealing at low temperature.
Durometer measurements alone are not reliable indicators of
low temperature sealing performance. The swelling or shrinkage effect of the fluid being sealed must also be taken into
account. If the seal swells, it is absorbing fluids, which may act
in much the same way as a low temperature plasticizer: it will
allow the seal to be more flexible at lower temperatures than it
would without the fluid exposure.
If the seal shrinks, something is being extracted from the
compound. This is typically the plasticizer provided for low
temperature flexibility. As a result, the seal may lose some of
its ability to flex at low temperatures.
Crystallization, or the re-orientation of molecular segments
causing a change of properties in the compound, is one side
effect of low temperature exposure that must be considered,
especially in applications where dynamics are involved. When
this happens, the seal has no resiliency and becomes rigid.
This condition usually shows up as a flat spot on the seal surface, and it can be confused with compression set. When the
seal is warmed, the flatness will gradually disappear and the
seal will regain its resilience. It may take several months for
a seal to initially crystallize at low or moderate temperatures,
however on succeeding exposures crystallization sets in much
more rapidly. The end result of crystallization is seal leakage.
Resilience - Resilience is the ability of a material to return
quickly to its original shape after temporary deflection. This
is primarily an inherent property of the elastomer. It can be
improved, somewhat, by compounding. More importantly,
poor compounding techniques can destroy it. Sealing
performance depends on good resiliency to optimize
Deterioration - This term typically refers to a chemical change in

the elastomer that results in a permanent loss of properties. It is
not to be confused with reversible or temporary property losses.
Both permanent and temporary property losses can be accompanied by swell. The temporary condition is due to physical
permeation of the fluid without chemical alteration.
Corrosion - Corrosion is the result of chemical action of a fluid
and/or the compound on the metal surface of the seal gland.
Fluid corrosion of the metal gland will cause a change of finish that can vitally effect the seal. When rubber seal were first
being used, there were many instances where the compound
did adversely effect the metal gland causing pitting on the
surface. Specific elastomer compounding ingredients, like
uncombined sulfur, were found to cause the problem.
Current day compounding and ingredient technologies have
made reports of corrosion rare. However, as new compounding ingredient technology is introduced continuous attention
to corrosive effects is necessary.
Permeability - Permeability is the tendency of a gas to pass or
diffuse through the elastomer. This should not be confused
with leakage, which is the tendency of a fluid to go around a
seal. Permeability is of prime importance in vacuum service
and a few pneumatic applications involving extended storage.
Three basic rules apply: Permeability increases as temperatures
rise. Different gasses have different permeability rates. The
more a seal is compressed, the greater its resistance to permeability.
Mostmaterialsusedinvacuumapplicationsaretypicallyexposed
to additional (post) cure to drive off any residual water or volatiles
inthecompound. Thisreducesthepossibilityofoutgassing,which
in turn can cause serious degradation of the system being sealed.
CoefficientofFriction-Coefficientoffrictionofamovingrubber
sealrelatestohardness,lubricationandthesurfacecharacteristics of the surrounding materials. Typically, breakout friction is
many times greater than running friction, but this can vary with
the hardness of the material. Usually an increase in compound
hardness will increase breakout friction while a decrease in
hardness lowers breakout friction.
CoefficientofThermalExpansion-Coefficientoflinearexpansion is the ratio of the change in length per F to the length
at 0F. The coefficient of volumetric expansion for a solid is
roughly three times the linear coefficient. Elastomers typically
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The TR-10 results are easily reproducible. For this reason

this type of testing is used to assure low temperature performance and on occasion as a production consistency
check. Most compounds will provide effective sealing at
15F (8C) below their TR-10 temperature values.
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exhibit a coefficient of expansion ten times that of steel. This

characteristic can be a critical factor at high temperatures if the
gland is nearly filled with the seal or at low temperatures if the
squeeze is minimal.
Environmental Changes
High humidity in air will reduce the tensile properties of some
materials. Changes to a fluid can occur in service due to the
effect of heat and/or contaminants that can cause a rubber
material to react differently than when exposed to new fluid.
For this reason tests are sometimes conducted in used fluid, to
essentially duplicate the environment the seal will be exposed
to in actual service.
Reactions can take place that can cause a seal to generate

relatively high forces against the sides of a seal groove. These
forces are generated by thermal expansion of the rubber and/
or the swelling effect of a fluid.
If the seal is completely confined and the gland is 100% filled,
the dominating force is the force of thermal expansion. Force
applied by the seal due to the effects of fluid swell is very minor
if the gland volume exceeds the seal volume by 5 to 10%.
Aging
Deterioration over time, or aging, relates to the nature of the
rubber molecule itself: long chain-like structures (polymers)
composed of many smaller molecules (monomers) joined together. The points where the individual molecules are joined
together are called bond sites. Bond sites and other areas may
be susceptible to chemical reaction, of which three basic types
are associated with aging:
It is recommended that in no case should the gland fill percentage exceed 95%.
CompressionStressRelaxation-Throughouttherubberindustry
compression set testing has been established as the primary
methodology used to establish a seal materials ability to seal
over time. Another method that can be utilized is compression
setrelaxationorCSR. Thismeasuresthechangeinresistantforce
(decrease) over time that a material exhibits when exposed to
a constant compressive force (typically 25%).
1. Scission - The molecular bonds are cut, dividing the chains

into smaller fragments. Ozone, ultraviolet light and radiation
exposure are typical causes.
2. Cross Linking - An oxidation process whereby additional
intermolecular bonds are formed, usually caused by heat and
oxygen exposure.
This methodology provides a measure of initial force displacement and retention over time, which can be used as a tool to
predict a materials long term sealing ability.
3. Modification of Side Groups - A change in the complex,

weaker fringe areas of the molecular construction due to chemical reaction. Moisture is an example of a cause contributor.
Standard Test Procedures
There are standard ASTM procedures for conducting tests on

rubber materials. These procedures must be followed carefully
and properly if consistent test results are to be generated.
All mechanisms by which rubber deteriorates are due to the

environment and exposure. Therefore it is the environment, not
age, that impacts seal life, in both storage and actual service.
Test Specimens
ASTM test procedures include descriptions of the standard
specimen sizes needed for each test.
Storage
Storage, or shelf life, can vary with the resistance of each synthetic elastomer to normal storage conditions as well as the
method of packaging. Consult the TechSeal Division for specific information on storage/shelf life of individual elastomer
materials. The ideal elastomer product storage environment
would provide:
Part geometry can play a very large role in establishing physical

properties variation. As an example, in fluid immersion tests
smaller cross section seals can swell more than larger cross
section seals.
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Using direct property readings from hollow cross section seals

is not recommended. While it is possible to establish a performance envelope that is part specific, tolerance stack-ups,
normal batch-to-batch variation and cross sectional geometry
can provide a wide fluctuation in test results. This effect can
be realized even when comparing the part-specific properties
of two different profiles of the same configuration (i.e.: hollow
round) that are produced from the same lot of material.
It is recommended that if test data is required and/or if samples
of the cured material are required for user evaluation, that
standard ASTM test specimens be utilized.
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Ambient temperatures not exceeding 120F (49C).

Exclusion of air (oxygen).
Exclusion of contamination.
Exclusion of light (especially sunlight).
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Hardness, measured in points typically with a Shore A durometer. Determine the best durometer for the application and
round off to the nearest 5 (50, 55, 60, etc.). A standard 5
point tolerance is applied to permit normal variation in polymer lots and durometer reading methodologies.
Tensile Strength
Determine the minimum tensile strength (measured in
psi) for the application. Always take into consideration the
typical strength of the elastomer that is most likely to be
used. Once established, multiply this minimum value by 1.20
(for example: 1,000 x 1.20 = 1,200). This now becomes the
minimum tensile strength for the application, and provides a
buffer for normal compound production batch variation.
Elongation
Evaluate and establish the maximum amount of stretch
(measured in %) a seal will be exposed to for assembly in the
application. Multiply this value by 1.25 to allow a safety factor and to compensate for normal material variation.
Modulus
Select a minimum modulus (measured as tensile strength
at a specific amount of elongation, typically 100%) that will
assure good extrusion resistance, facilitate the assembly process, and provide good recovery from peak loads.
If the spliced profile is hollow, the amount of force required
to stretch the seal will decrease as the internal cross-sectional
area increases, providing the outside dimension remains
constant. In other words, as the wall thickness (radial) of the
profile decreases, the force required to stretch the seal also
decreases.
Specific Gravity
A value for specific gravity is typically not established as a criteria for most seal design applications. Instead, the specific
gravity for the material selected at the end of the evaluation
process can be used for material quality control purposes. If
a tolerance for this value is necessary, typically a range of
.03 is applied.
Aged Physical Properties
It is absolutely necessary to determine the resistance of the
seal in the application when exposed to the actual service
environment. The initial material performance characteristics can be established by measuring the change in volume
and physical properties of the candidate material, using test
specimens, after exposure to various conditions for specific
times and temperatures (i.e., 70 hours @ 212F (100C)).
Recommended times, temperatures and test fluids can be

found in ASTM Method D471. It is suggested that the actual
service fluid be used whenever possible. Bear in mind that
fluid variation can account for differences in test results.
Hardness Change
Reported as point change, this value is usually controlled to
avoid excessive softening (causing extrusion into the clearance gap or a loss of seal resiliency) or hardening (causing
cracking, lack of resilience, increase in load deflection force or
leakage).
Tensile Strength Change
Reported as % of original tensile strength, this value is usually established with a reasonable maximum value to insure
excessive deterioration and seal failure does not take place.
Each fluid and material combination has its own performance
characteristics and resultant limitations.
Elongation Change
Reported as % of original elongation, the guidelines are similar to that of tensile change.
Every designer should establish realistic limits and tolerances
based upon past experience in the same or similar application. Excessive hardening, gain in tensile strength and loss of
elongation after fluid exposure (immersion) are indications of
over aging. Excessive softening, loss of tensile strength and
gain of elongation can be indications of reversion (return of
the material to its uncured state).
Volume Change
Reported as the % increase or decrease in the volume of
the test specimen. When the test fluid is air, weight change
rather than volume change is typically used.
Determine the maximum amount of acceptable swell for the
application, which is usually 50% for static sealing applications.
Determine the maximum amount of acceptable shrinkage for
the application, which is usually 3 - 4% for static applications.
Take into consideration dry-out cycles that may be encountered in service, and include a dry-out test after the fluid
immersion test to establish the material performance profile.
Bear in mind that shrinkage is a prime cause of seal failure.
Establish the minimum and maximum acceptable volume
change value limits for the desired material in each fluid the
compound will be exposed to in the application.
Note that different size test specimens will exhibit different
volume swell characteristics over time. This difference is very
noticeable after only 70 hours of test time, which is one of
the most popular evaluation durations for accelerated testing. Solid profiles behave differently than hollow profiles.
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Symmetric cross-sectional profiles can behave differently

than asymmetric profiles. It can take four to six weeks for the
volume swell of different cross-section test specimens to reach
equilibrium values.
Low Temperature Resistance

This is established by determining the flexibility of an elastomer at a given low temperature, which should be the lowest
temperature the candidate seal material is expected to be
exposed to in the application.
For this reason, it is recommended that development of a

materials volume swell characteristics be limited to specific
test specimens, ideally having the candidate cross-sectional
dimensions of the seal that will be used in the application. If
this is not practical, standard ASTM test specimens should be
utilized.
The analysis method utilized should be one that most closely

simulates the actual application environment. The Military
version of the Temperature Retraction Test (TR-10) is a suggested method to determine if a seal material can perform
effectively at a low temperature.
Most low temperature tests are designed to establish the
brittleness point of a material, which only indicates the temperature at which a material most likely will become useless
as a seal.
Compression Set
Typically reported as the amount that a material fails to
recover after being compressed a specified distance or percentage of the cross-section. For more detailed information,
please refer to Compression Set on page 34.
TR-10 evaluations are different. This procedure basically

involves stretching 3 - 4 samples 50%, freezing them, warming them up gradually at a constant rate, and recording
the temperature at which the samples returned to 9/10 of
the original stretch (1/10 return). This temperature (TR-10)
represents the lowest temperature at which the compound
exhibits rubber-like properties, and therefore can be used to
establish the low temperature sealing characteristics.
HI = Original Height
HD = Compressed Height
HF = Recovered Height
expressed as a percent
Compression set characteristics vary with each polymer,
material formulations within polymer family, the temperature
and duration of the test being performed, the thickness of
the test specimen, and the cross-sectional geometry of the
specimen if part-specific characteristics are being evaluated.
Tests have indicated that in static applications, solid round

cross-section profiles can perform satisfactorily to
approximately 15F (-9C) lower in temperature than the TR-10
value.
It is suggested that standard ASTM test procedures be

followed to establish the initial material characteristics,
followed by additional testing of the candidate material
with a cross-section representing the targeted dimensions, if practical.
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expenses or judgments resulting from any claim that such Item infringes any patent, trademark,
copyright, trade dress, trade secret or any similar right.
4. Warranty: Seller warrants that the items sold hereunder shall be free from defects
in material or workmanship for a period of 365 days from the date of shipment to Buyer,
or 2,000 hours of use, whichever expires first. THIS WARRANTY COMPRISES
THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO ITEMS

PROVIDED HEREUNDER. SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, GUARANTEE, OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF
LAW, TRADE USAGE, OR COURSE OF DEALING ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER ON ITEMS BUILT OR
ACQUIRED WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY, TO BUYERS DESIGNS OR
SPECIFICATIONS.
5. Limitation Of Remedy: SELLERS LIABILITY ARISING FROM
OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE ITEMS SOLD OR THIS
CONTRACT SHALL SE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE ITEMS SOLD OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY BUYER, AT SELLERS SOLE OPTION. IN
NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST
PROFITS ARISING FROM OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH
THIS AGREEMENT OR ITEMS SOLD HEREUNDER WHETHER, ALLEGED TO ARISE FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY, OR IN TORT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE, FAILURE TO WARN OR STRICT LIABILITY.
11. Force Majeure: Seller does not assume the risk of and shall not be liable for delay or
failure to perform any of Sellers obligations by reason of circumstances beyond the reasonable
control of Seller (hereinafter calledEvents of Force Majeure).Events of Force majeure shall include,
without limitation, accidents, acts of God, strikes or labor disputes, acts, laws, rules or regulations
of any government or government agency, fires, floods, delays or failures in delivery of carriers or
suppliers, shortages of materials and any other cause beyond Sellers control .
6. Changes, Reschedules and Cancellations:
Buyer may request to

modify the designs or specifications for the items sold hereunder as well as the quantities
and delivery dates thereof, or may request to cancel all or part of this order, however, no
such requested modification or cancellation shall become part of the contract between Buyer
and Seller unless accepted by Seller in an amendment to this Agreement. Acceptance of
any such requested modification or cancellation shall be at Sellers discretion, and shall be
upon such terms and conditions as Seller may require.
12. Entire Agreement Governing Law: The terms and conditions set forth
herein, together with any amendments, modifications and any different terms conditions
expressly accepted by Seller in writing, shall constitute the entire Agreement concerning
the items sold, and there are no oral or other representations or agreements which pertain
thereto. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the law of the State of Ohio. No
actions arising out of the sale of the items sold hereunder or this Agreement may be brought
by either party more than two (2} years after the cause of action accrues.
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Long Length Extrusions

TechSeal offers many

The Parker TechSeal Division JBL Operations produces a wide

TechSeal ParFab - Product Types

ParFab products contained in this brochure or any custom

Spliced Rings (Hollow and Solid)

Please contact the TechSeal Divisions Sales and Marketing

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ParFab Design Guide

ParFab Design Guide

Four-Corner Spliced Picture Frame Gaskets are a good

Developed Length Specifications/Guidelines

5 (127.0mm) to 36.99 (937.7mm)

Figure 2 - Typical TechSeal Picture Frame Gasket

Table 1 - Developed Length Tolerances

0 .062 (+/- 1.57 mm)

Table 2 - Four-Corner Spliced Gasket Standard

Figure 1 - Developed Length

Cut To Length Product - TechSeal extruded products

Developed Length = (I.D. + Cross Section) x 3.1416

Developed Length = (10 + 0.250) x 3.1416 = 32.201

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Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA)

Surface Preparation of Metallic Substrates

TechSeal offers two types of PSA; Standard (ST) and High

It is very important to follow the following instructions

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Widths Available

Initial Peel Strength

Heat Aged Peel Strength *

Humidity Aged Peel Strength **

Surface Preparation of Conversion-Coated Aluminum

Peel Strength Test Data per ASTM D1000 (90 peel)

Table 4 - Typical Peel Strength

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives - Typical Properties

Surface Preparation of Stainless Steel and Mild Steel

Shelf Life Conditions: One year at 70F (21C) / 50% RH

Application Temperature Range: 40 to 150F (4 to 66C)

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ParFab Design Guide

ParFab Design Guide

Optimum Application Temperatures

Press Fit into Notch: When

Note: It is important during this rolling procedure that the operator

Seal Attachment Options

Basic ParFab Design Guide

Selection of the Seal Cross-Section

Standard O-Ring Type Groove:

Groove for Friction-Fit Seal: Only

Establishing the optimal seal profile is just as important as

Dovetail Groove: Commonly

1. Cross-section squeeze or compression

4. Gland fill (also termed the volume-to-void ratio)

5. Seal material selection

Gland groove considerations

7. Application specific functional requirements

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The following information is intended to serve as a guide

Please refer to the compression/deflection graphs on pages

Note: For increased deflection requirements, TechSeal can