Certain elastomers can make O-rings & rubber seals expensive with a long lead time. The O-ring Store provides Viton Extreme ETP in 3 Weeks or less at a great price.

When someone looks at an O-ring or molded rubber seal, they usually don’t think it can cost upwards to several hundred dollars apiece. Most of the time, general-purpose seals are only a few cents or dollars apiece. The cost of the O-ring or rubber seal is greatly affected by the elastomer used to make it. The most popular and least expensive elastomer is nitrile (Buna). More than fifty percent of sealing needs can be met using nitrile. While every seal serves the same purpose (to block the passage of liquid or gas) they are all exposed to different environments. Many demanding industries like oil field machinery and chemical processing can expose rubber seals to extreme temperatures and caustic fluids on a daily basis. Sometimes, rubber seals made from specialty elastomers are the only thing that will withstand those applications. You certainly wouldn’t want to use the same O-ring you put in your kitchen sink as you would four miles below the earth’s surface in a drill bit.

Rubber seals made from perfluoroelastomers offer the best resistance to high temperatures and chemicals…but at a high cost.

Rubber seals made from perfluoroelastomers can resist continuous service temperatures of up to 600°F. There is no other elastomeric material that can offer such resistance. Standard elastomers can usually seal up to 400°F. Pefluoroelastomers also have inherent reisistance to aggressive chemicals. O-rings and molded rubber seals made from perfluoroelastomers resist more chemicals than seals made from any other elastomer. As you may have guessed, any seal made from a perfluoroelastomer will cost a significant amount. Unless you’re willing to shell out the big bucks, you might want to consider a viable alternative.

The O-ring Store's Domestic and Import Viton® Extreme (ETP) offers a less expensive alternative to perfluoroelastomers at a much reduced lead time, 3 weeks or less.

The O-ring Store's compound, CV75, is made from a Viton® Extreme (ETP) polymer. While that material can only be used in service temperatures up to 400°F, it offers reliable service similar to a perfluorelastomer in aggressive chemicals, but at a fraction of the cost. O-rings and molded rubber seals made from perfluoroelastomer can cost up to six times more than those made from Viton® ETP. For more information on The o-ring Store’s Viton® ETP seals in over 1,000 standard and metric sizes, email us or call  (208) 413-6377 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm.

O-rings - Shipping and Delivery Times

SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES
• USPS First Class Mail $5.00 per order flat fee.
• USPS Priority Mail $8.00 per order flat fee.
• FedEx Ground $10.00 per order flat fee.
• FedEx Overnight Air, FedEx 2-Day Air, and FedEx Express 3-Day by weight.
• Shipping and handling is included in all shipping pricing.
SHIPPING
• All purchases from The O-ring Store LLC will be shipping via USPS or FedEX!
• FedEx Overnight Air, FedEx 2-Day Air, FedEx Express 3-Day, and USPS Priority must be ordered before Noon PST.
• Shipping and handling is included in all shipping pricing.
• Stock Items are normally shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order (weekends excluded).
• Back orders are typically shipped in 5-7 days.
• We will do our best to notify you of extended lead times for special orders or back orders.

SHIPPING TRANSIT TIMES NEW
• USPS First Class Mail (4-7 Days)
• USPS Priority Mail (3-4 Days)
• FedEx Standard Overnight®: next-business-day afternoon
• FedEx Priority Overnight®: next-business-day morning
• FedEx 2Day®: 2 business days
• FedEx Express Saver®: 3 business days
• FedEx Ground®: 1-7 business days, based on distance to the destination
• FedEx International Priority - Time-definite delivery in 1, 2 or 3 business days worldwide
• FedEx International Economy - Time-definite delivery within 5 business days worldwide
• FedEx International Ground Canada - typically in 4–7 business days based on distance to the destination to 100 percent of Canada.
• FedEx International Standard Mail Delivery - 7–11 business days to the destination country postal service for delivery.*
• FedEx International Priority Mail Delivery - 4–7 business days to the destination country postal service for delivery.*
*Plus Delivery time from local post office.
ORDER PROCESSING:
• All orders at The O-ring Store LLC are processed within the same day as the order is received.
• Orders are shipped out within the same day the order is received or by the next business day.
• Orders not yet shipped out are left in "Pending" status until the order is shipped. After the order is shipped, we will notify you that the order has been shipped and the order status will be changed to "Shipped".
• You can check the status of your order at any time by logging in to your account that you have registered and ordered with.

Thank you for your business - we appreciate it very much.

Sincerely,

The O-ring Store, LLC

222 Thain Rd

Lewiston, ID 83501

Phone 208-413-6377

Fax 208-413-6719

oring@theoringstore.com

www.theoringstore.com

Super Lube - Authorized Distributor

We are excited to be an Authorized Distributor for Synco Products Super Lube. Initial product arriving December 11th, 2012.

We have done very well with our lube products and look to Super Lube to enable us to further assist you in your lubrication needs. They have a commitment to provide quality synthetic lubricating oils and greases in accordance to ISO 9001:2008 standards.

Synthetic Grease and Oil Lubricants:

Designed for an endless array of applications Super Lube® Synthetic Greases and Oil Lubricants, from Synco Chemical Corporation work harder and last longer to meet today's most demanding requirements. As technology progresses, Lubricants are subjected to greater extremes in operating speeds along with wider temperature ranges. This increases the need for Lubricants which can provide long life protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion. Keeping pace with this technological progress, Super Lube® synthetic lubricants succeed where conventional products fail. The result is a full line of products that increase productivity, decrease downtime and extend the life of your machinery while providing cost-effective and trouble free maintenance.

Our full line of Industrial Greases and Oil Lubricants include:

• Greases – Multi-purpose grease, dielectric grease, lubricating grease, high temperature
  grease and railroad grease.
• Oils – Synthetic oil with PTFE, lightweight oil without PTFE, non-flammable hydraulic oil, railroad switchplate oil, air tool lubricant and synthetic gear oil.
• Aerosol Sprays – Multi-purpose, dri-film, silicone, synthetic penetrants and more for a wide variety of applications.
• Specialty Products – Engine treatment products, anti corrosion gel, heat sink compound and industrial strength cleaners and degreasers.

With a full range of features and benefits, Super Lube® products are the single source solution for a broad spectrum of lubrication applications.

The O-ring Store
oring@theoringstore.com

O-rings – Basic Definition:

O-rings are one of the most common and important parts in almost every moving machine or part. O-rings are available in a large number of standard sizes and material. We will attempt to help you identify the size, compound, and were to purchase the o-rings you needed for all your application.

An O-ring is a loop of elastomer with a round (o-shaped) cross-section used as a mechanical seal. They are designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts, creating a seal at the interface. The joint may be static, or have relative motion between parts and o-ring (rotating pump shafts and hydraulic cylinders, for example). Joints with motion usually require lubrication of the o-ring to reduce wear. This is often accomplished with the fluid being sealed.

O-rings are one of the most popular seals used in machine design because they are inexpensive and easy to make, reliable, and have simple mounting requirements. They can seal many thousands of psi.
Successful o-ring joint design requires a rigid mechanical mounting that applies a predictable deformation to the o-ring. This introduces a calculated mechanical stress at the o-ring contacting surfaces. As long as the pressure of the fluid being contained doesn't exceed the contact stress of the o-ring, leaking cannot occur.

Vulcanized O-ring Splicing - Custom O-rings

Vulcanizing is like hot gluing. This process is most often used to make O-rings. A small amount of adhesive is applied to a length of profile. The ends are pressed together and the joint is placed in a hot mold. Heat activates the glue, and pressure from the mold ensures the joint will be consistent with the dimensions of the profile. When the product is removed and cooled, the result is a reliable splice. This is an excellent and very effective process for splicing solid or sponge products with no internal cavity.

A: Prepare the o-ring cord stock, mark where the part will be cut, and cut the o-ring cord to the length required, using a Razor Blade or Gasket Knife. Determine the cut length of the desired o-ring based on these calculations:  (I.D. of O-Ring + 1 Cross Section) x 3.1416  =  Cut Length. Make sure you have a clean square cut on both ends of the rubber cord.

B: Apply bonding adhesive to both ends of the cord, allow the adhesive to air dry to a dull finish. Pay particular attention to insuring that the edges of the o-ring ends are thoroughly covered with adhesive.  In some cases, the adhesive will have a wet/dry condition on the ends. The dry portion will indicate that the adhesive has been absorbed into the rubber. In this situation, apply a second coat of adhesive. Allow the ends to air-dry so that the solvent in the adhesive can evaporate. The ends should have a dull matte finish after the solvent has evaporated.

C: Wearing heat proof gloves, bring both o-ring cord ends together in the Die-Set and close the top die, this will hold the o-ring cord in place. Depending on the cross-section diameter and material type, the cure time can vary. The time usually ranges from 3 to 10 minutes depending in size. Warm up time should be at least 10 minutes allowing the Die-Set to attain the proper temperature for vulcanization.

D: After the vulcanizing cycle open the Die-Set, and expose the finished o-ring.

E: Place the finished o-ring aside to cool, do not flex or stress the bonded joint while still hot.

Hot Vulcanized O-rings from The O-ring Store forms a strong molecular bond. The standard in splicing quality and order turn around time. With an extensive inventory of extruded cord stock, we are able to ship orders in 2-7 days.

Get your Custom Made O-rings Online.
We make placing your o-ring order and getting o-rings easy! Even the special ones.

Why? O-rings Online at The O-ring Store

Why?
I decided to be internet only, because as a company we needed a way to supply our products without the use of a phone and face to face is too difficult and costly with our product line. I believe we can make a positive influence on how the entire world buys and sells over the internet by providing us with the challenges and obstacles to make us better.


Everyone at The O-ring Store plans on the being the world's best supplier of O-rings, Seals, and O-ring Kits by accomplishing several small goals.

1. Build an O-ring repair kit for every piece of equipment in the world.
2. Increase our product offering for you.
3. Assist our customers repair or build what is important to them.
4. Supply quality products at a fair price.
5. Deliver every product as quickly and economically as possible.
6. Improve every single day.
7. Treat every customer with care and respect.
8. Never be more important than our customers. (We are not an insurance company or a publicly traded company)
9. Take care of our families, maybe even make a couple bucks for them.
10. Deal with people that will treat us like we will try to treat you.

Thank you again, and remember every day is a struggle, just do the best you can.
We will do our best to get the products you need, in your hands, at a fair price, so you can have a better day, too.
I decided that we will be using the internet only. Email is our main form of communication, or fax 480-772-4842.

Thank You,
The O-ring Store
www.theoringstore.com