O-ring seal
O-ring seal
(OP)
Does anyone have any real data on the improvement in reliablity(if any) of a static gland seal that uses 2 o-ring seals instead of one in a low pressure (500 psi max) application
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RE: O-ring seal
through my own experience the second o'ring has saved the day.
only my opinion know data to prove it.
RE: O-ring seal
You could perhaps do something similar by either having the intermeadiary space pumped, or simply to provide a small "reservoir" volume to take up any leaks before they get by the secondary seal.