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Molded Elastomeric O-Ring Defect Descriptions

*** Parker Seals Company O-Ring Division 2360 Palumbo Drive Lexington, KY 40509 4/21/2000

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Introduction
This document is intended to provide visual references regarding the standard published visual defect tolerances, which are dependant upon the actual cross section size of the subject O-ring. This information is based upon the industry standard MIL-STD-413C. The pictures displayed within this document do not necessarily represent an acceptable or defective product. They are intended to display examples of how a given defect may appear. Several of the noted defects may vary in actual physical representation as it relates to size and shape.

The use of other defect tolerance documents may apply if requested by the customer, and agreed upon at the time of quote. Unless requested otherwise, the requirements of MIL-STD-413C are utilized during the processing and inspection of all Parker Seals O-Rings.

This document was published on April 21, 2000 and is uncontrolled.

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Excess Flash or Parting Line Projection

VISUAL AID

Definition:
Parting Line Projection: A continuous ridge of material on the parting line at the ID and/or OD. Flash: A film-like material which extends from the parting line on the ID, and/or OD, and may be superimposed on the parting line projection.

Cause:
Parting Line Projection: Enlarged corner radii due to mold wear (triangular formation). Excessive Flash: Mold plate separation or inadequate trim and deflash.

Tolerances for Flash and/or Projection:

Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139"
Note: This defect is shown on a black o-ring, however it is not dependant upon the color. This defect will display various shapes and sizes.

Height 0.003" 0.003" 0.004" 0.005" 0.006"

0.210" 0.275"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Flow Marks (Flow Lines)

VISUAL AID

Definition:
A thread-like recess, usually curved, of very slight depth with normal surface texture and radial edge.

Cause:
Incomplete flow and knit of the material.

Tolerances for Flow Marks:

The flow line must be circumferentially oriented on the ring surface. No radially oriented flow marks are acceptable. Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139" 0.210" 0.275"
Note: This defect is shown on a black ring, however it is not color dependant. The defect will display various shapes and sizes.

Depth 0.002" 0.002" 0.002" 0.002" 0.002"

Length 0.060" 0.060" 0.180" 0.180" 0.180"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Foreign Material
VISUAL AID

Definition:
Any extraneous, imbedded matter, or depression formed by its removal.

Cause:
Dirt, contamination, undispersed pigment, etc.

Tolerances for Foreign Material:

No "protruding" foreign material is acceptable on any cross section. For depression formed by foreign material removal revert to Mold Deposit. Width is measured at widest direction. Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139"
Note: This defect is shown on a green o-ring, however it is not color dependant. This defect will display various shapes and sizes.

Depth None 0.003" 0.004" 0.005" 0.006"

Width None 0.005" 0.007" 0.010" 0.015"

0.210" 0.275"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Mold Deposit (Dirty Mold)

VISUAL AID

Definition:
Surface indentations, irregular in shape, with a rough surface texture.

Cause:
A build-up of hardened deposits adhering to the mold cavity.

Tolerances for Mold Deposit (Dirty Mold):

Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139" 0.210"
Note: The defect is shown on a brown ring, however it is not color dependant. This defect may exhibit various shapes and sizes.

Depth 0.003" 0.003" 0.004" 0.004" 0.005"

Width 0.010" 0.015" 0.020" 0.025" 0.030"

0.275"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Nicks or Parting Line Indentation

VISUAL AID

Definition:
A shallow, saucer-like recess, sometimes triangular in shape, located on the parting line at the ID or OD, and usually divided by the parting line. The edges are smoothly flared into the o-ring surface and have similar texture.

Cause:
A deformity in the mold cavity edge at the parting line.

Tolerances for Nicks or Parting Line Indentations:

Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139" 0.210"
Note: The defect is shown on a black ring, however it not color dependant. The defect will display various shapes and sizes.

Depth 0.003" 0.003" 0.004" 0.005" 0.006"

Width 0.010" 0.015" 0.020" 0.025" 0.030"

0.275"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Non-Fill or Void
VISUAL AID

Definition:
A randomly spaced, irregularly shaped, surface indentation having a coarser texture than the normal o-ring surface. It may have rounded edges which may or may not join.

Cause:
Mold cavities not being completely filled with material.

Tolerances for Non-fills or Voids:

Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139"
Note: This defect is shown on a black o-ring, however it is not color dependant. This defect may display various shapes and sizes.

Depth None allowed 0.003" 0.003" 0.003" 0.003"

Width None allowed 0.010" 0.015" 0.025" 0.040"

0.210" 0.275"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Off-Register and Mis-Match

VISUAL AID

Definition:
Off Register: Misaligned o-ring halves. Mismatch: Cross section of each half are different sizes.

Cause:
Off-register: Relative lateral shift of mold plates. Mismatch: Dimensional differences in the mold halves.

Tolerances for off-register and/or mis-match:

Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139" 0.210" 0.275"
Note: This defect is shown on a black o-ring, however it is not color dependant. This defect may display various sizes.

Maximum Allowed 0.003" 0.004" 0.005" 0.006" 0.006"

O-Ring Defect Description

Origination Date: April 21, 2000 VISUAL AID DESCRIPTION

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Source of Information Mil-Std-413C Description & Tolerances

Backrind

Definition:
A longitudinal recess of wide angle "U"-like or "W"-like cross sections, oriented circumferentially and located only at parting lines.

Cause:
Thermal expansion over a sharp mold edge or by premature cure.

Tolerances for Backrind:

Edges, though smoothly faired into ring surface, are irregular and can be present on full circumference on OD and/or ID within the following limits: Cross Section 0.070" 0.103" 0.139"
Note: The defect is shown on a brown o-ring, however it is not color dependant.

Depth None 0.003" 0.004" 0.004" 0.005"

Width None 0.005" 0.006" 0.006" 0.010"

0.210" 0.275"