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Force to Squeeze an O-Ring

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oneeyedwitchdoctor

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I am working on a check valve that has an o-ring in a groove on a conical (30deg) face and uses a spring to energize the seal. Does anybody know how I can estimate the required force (hence which spring to use) to energise the o-ring seal.
 
If you are talking about "C" section Orings with springs inside I recommend that you buy a standard off the shelf Seal. I assume you have a PTFE seal and want to insert a spring inside? Is this original supply?
 
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