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NASA NTRS · 19900000658

O-Ring-Testing Fixture

Abstract

Fixture used to evalute properties of O-rings of various materials. Hydraulic actuator positions plug in housing, creating controlled, variable gap in O-ring glands formed by grooves in plug and by inner wall of housing. Creates controlled axial and radial gaps between sealing surfaces around ring so effectiveness of material in maintaining seal determined under dynamic conditions.

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Turner, James E., Mccluney, D. Scott. 1990-12-01. O-Ring-Testing Fixture. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900000658

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