This back-up ring is supplied in AS568-275 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D built to an inside diameter of 10.484 in (266.29 mm), a cross section of 0.139 in (3.53 mm), and an outside diameter of 10.762 in (273.35 mm), catalogued under part number TST275SO. It allows a standard o-ring to operate at higher pressures than it could unsupported.
PTFE (Teflon) offers non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid. The material holds up against solvents, nearly all industrial chemicals, and oxidizing media. The material carries a published service range of -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C). It is not the right choice where service requiring elastic recovery or elemental fluorine at temperature are present.
You will find this material specified across aggressive-media pipelines, laboratory equipment, and chemical processing.
Order part number TST275SO, sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 10 1/2 inch. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design.
Description 275 PTFE SOLID BACKUP RING FDA
Actual Cross Section 0.139 inch (3.53 mm)
Actual Inside Diameter 10.484 inch (266.29 mm)
Actual Outside Diameter 10.762 inch (273.35 mm)
Measurement System Imperial
Product Category O-Rings - Backup Rings