ERIKS Seals and Plastics, Inc.

United States

A v-ring seal is a one-piece seal which is mounted on a shaft and seals axially against a counterface and normally rotates with the shaft. The construction of a v-ring seal is divided into three parts: a. the bodyb. the lipc. the hinge

ERIKS offers a complete line of wear rings, wear bands and guide rings for heavy-duty hydraulic and pneumatic type applications. Wear rings and guides are precision guiding elements designed to reduce the risk of metal to metal friction which can lead to cylinder or piston damage. Our expertise in both engineered plastics and elastomers makes us a leader in wear rings.

ERIKS started the distribution of O-Rings in 1952. Since then ERIKS has become a world leader in the production and distribution of O-Rings and elastomeric seals. ERIKS seals are manufactured in state-of-the-art production facilities with quality control procedures in-place to satisfy even the most demanding quality requirements. Our inventory policies insure that the widest assortment of o-rings are readily available when you need them the most. In addition, we offer technical expertise to provide you with the best solution to meet your seal requirements. It is this level of technical experience that allows us to handle specialized application requirements, whether it is for large quantities of o-rings or a small quantity engineered prototypes. ERIKS offers not only a broad range of products but a broad range of services as well. When you need seal solutions ERIKS will be standing by to offer superior technical support, customer service, and inventories to satisfy your seal requirements.

Encapsulated o-rings are specifically designed to address the problem of sealing the most hostile chemicals and extreme temperature applications. Encapsulated o-rings consist of a solid or hollow elastomeric core encapsulated in a PTFE FEP or PFA sheath. To ensure an optimum chemical resistance ERIKS offers a unique compound with an extremely low compression-set. The elastomeric core may be fluorocarbon or silicon rubber. Solid core encapsulated o-rings are generally used in static applications. Hollow Silicone core encapsulated o-rings are commonly used in applications where lower sealing force is required as in semi dynamic applications. The encapsulated o-ring offers an effective solution for many difficult applications. The PTFE FEP or PFA encapsulation actually affects the seal and the elastomeric core insures consistent compression on the seal. The result is an overall sealing compression, increasing with medium pressure. The encapsulated o-ring behaves like a highly viscous fluid, any pressure exerted on the seal is transmitted in all directions. Maximum operating temperature for FEP is 205C (400F) and for PFA 260C (500F). Encapsulated O-ring dimensions comply with International O-ring dimensional standards. The encapsulation does not increase the cross section compared to a standard elastomer of the same size.