Rubber O-Ring Project Highlights

Project Name

Rubber O-Ring

Project Description

These O-Rings are used in machinery that detects land mines.

Capabilities Applied/Processes

Primary:
Heat Vulcanizing
Secondary:
Finishing (Cleaning of the Seam Created During the Manufacture of the Part)

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

Clamshell Heat Vulcanizer

Overall Part Dimensions

12.5″ ID
.070″ cross section

Tightest Tolerances

+/- .04″ – .05″

Material Used

Silicone

In Process Testing/Inspection Performed

First Article, In Process, Final Product

Industry for Use

Military

Volume

175,000 – 200,000/year

Delivery/Turnaround Time

1 month

Delivery Location

United States

Standards Met

Print Standards