Why are some O-rings green?

Green o rings are hydrogenated Nitrile, also known as highly saturated Nitrile, or more commonly known as HNBR. These o rings have the green colour moulded into their rubber and were introduced with the refrigerant of 134a, suitable for high temperatures and fluctuating stress loads.

Does the color of an O-ring mean anything?

O-Rings come in a variety of colors. These colors indicate the materials used based on the sealing industry's standards throughout the years. APG can supply any o-ring material with any color, and you should never assume what material an O-Ring is based on color alone.

Are green O-rings oil resistant?

Green O-Rings Buna-N - Nitrile (NBR) Duro 70:

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.

What does a green rubber ring mean?

Green O-ring made of FKM is studied to grant high temperature and intense working stress. It's ideal for solar systems.

Why are a co rings green?

These elastomers were most often used/specified for auto air conditioning and Freon 12. The green colored o-rings are most likely HNBR or hydrogenated nitrile rubber. They were introduced with the change to 134a refrigerant. They are compatible with both R12 and 134a refrigerants and their associated lubricating oils.

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Is there a difference between green and black O-rings?

Difference between black o rings and green o rings

Black o rings are most commonly used for auto air conditioning applications. Green o rings are hydrogenated Nitrile, also known as highly saturated Nitrile, or more commonly known as HNBR.

Are green O-rings Viton?

Viton®/FKM O-Rings (Fluorocarbon) Green.

What are the different types of O-rings?

Due to many applications, there is also a wide variety of O-ring material choices available. Nitrile (Buna), Neoprene, Ethylene Propylene (EPDM Rubber), Silicone, Fluorocarbon (Viton), and PTFE (Teflon) are among the most commonly used compounds for O-rings and seals.

Are green O-rings good for gasoline?

Buna (Nitrile or NBR) O-rings: general purpose sealing

Buna O-rings, also known as nitrile or NBR O-rings, offer excellent sealing and mechanical properties at a low cost. Buna O-rings have resistance to common lubricants and are recommended for crude oil, gasoline, propane, petroleum oils and water.

What's the difference between nitrile and Viton O-rings?

The key difference between nitrile and Viton is that nitrile rubber compounds have comparatively a low density while Viton has comparatively a large density. However, by looking at the material, we can identify Viton by its appearance of green-brown colour where nitrile rubber has a yellow colour.

What is nitrile O-ring?

Nitrile rubber (NBR) o-rings, also known as Buna-N, are one of the most commonly used sealing elastomers due to resistance to petroleum-based fuels and lubricants and its relatively low price. Nitrile elastomers are copolymers of acrylonitrile and butadiene. There are a number of common variations of nitrile compounds.

Can you use HNBR O-rings for fuel?

HNBR o-rings are made from hydrogenated nitrile specifically designed to provide superior temperature and fuel resistance compared to traditional NBR materials.

What O-ring material is best for high pressure?

High-durometer o-rings are better suited for higher pressures and are more resistant to extrusion. Hard material yields higher pressure required to force the o-ring into extruding. The only drawback to a high durometer is the decreased squeeze of the o-ring.

Can you use regular O-rings for AC?

Although they are used in many automotive applications, Viton O-rings are NOT compatible with refrigerants. You won't find them in any OEM AC system and you should never use it for replacements.

What is blue ring?

These blue o-rings are made from EP (ethylene propylene), which is more durable than silicone. These o-rings are also thicker than the red or black varieties, at 1.78mm, with a slightly smaller internal diameter.

What is the number one cause of O-ring failures?

The most common causes of O-Ring failures include: Improper gland design, allowing for too much or too little compression, not enough for seal expansion and tolerance stack-up.

What kind of O-rings are brown?

This Brown Viton O-Ring, Fluorocarbon (also called FKM or Viton®) is a commonly used elastomer in the o-ring sealing industry.

What are HNBR O-rings used for?

The Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) O-ring has quickly grown in importance over the last years, due to its excellent cost-performance balance and use in highly demanding applications such as automotive, industrial applications which require high performance.

Are Viton O-rings black?

Product Description. This O-Ring set is made of Black Viton, has a durometer of 90A, and includes 382 pieces covering 30 dash sizes. The rings have a Round cross-section and can be used across a wide temperature range from -15 degrees F (-26 degrees C) to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).

What color is FKM?

Fluorocarbon, often referred to as Viton ®, rubber offers increased oil, solvent and chemical and heat resistance than other common elastomers. FKM (Type A) O-rings are readily available off the shelf in black or brown color.

What are high temp O-rings made of?

Silicone o-rings are excellent seal materials for static, high temperature applications. Featuring outstanding flex and fatigue life, ozone and UV radiation resistance, physiologically neutral and insulating properties, silicone o-rings are effective in a wide range of applications.