O-RING ASST (PURPLE)

O RING (Purple) 144 PCS - REGULAR SIZES

O rings come in various colours, and it’s important to understand what these colours indicate as the o rings you choose will affect your overall process application. Each o ring material offers various properties, making them suitable for different applications and processes. 

It is important to opt for the most suitable material to provide the best seal for your application. As previously stated, colour o rings in this way has allowed the industry to distinguish between different types of materials and, most importantly, improve their visibility in applications. 

Purple O-Rings Buna-N - Nitrile

Nitrile, also known as Buna-N or NBR, is a copolymer of Butadiene and Acrylonitirle. It is the most commonly used elastomer for sealing products. It has a temperature range of -40F to +250F and is exceptionally resistant to petroleum base oils and hydrocarbon fuels.

Buna-N / Nitrile Recommended Uses

• General purpose sealing.
• Petroleum oils and fluids.
• Gasoline
• Hydraulic fluids
• L.P. gases
• Cold Water.
• Silicone greases and oils
• Di-ester base lubricants (MIL-L-7808).
• Ethylene glycol base fluids (Hydrolubes)