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O-Ring Groove Design: Squeeze and Gland Fill Done Right

August 5, 2026 by Shelle Parsons

How to design an O-ring groove: target squeeze, 60-85% gland fill, and an AS568-214 worked example for a static radial seal.

Categories Mechanical Design Tools Tags AS568, o-ring groove design, o-ring squeeze, seals

Selecting an O-Ring: Material, Gland Geometry, and Squeeze Fundamentals

May 13, 2026 by Shelle Parsons

A practical O-ring selection guide: how to read AS568 dash numbers, choose elastomer compounds, set gland squeeze and stretch, and avoid the four most common seal failures.

Categories Uncategorized Tags AS568, elastomer, gland design, O-Ring, seals

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