Ordered as TSP116, this is an AS568-116 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 0.737 in (18.72 mm), a cross section of 0.103 in (2.62 mm), and an outside diameter of 0.943 in (23.95 mm). The back-up ring bridges the extrusion gap so the primary seal holds its shape under load.
This material stands up to nearly all industrial chemicals, steam, and oxidizing media. PTFE (Teflon) delivers non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and near-universal chemical inertness. Continuous operating temperature is published at -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C). Verify compatibility before use with service requiring elastic recovery or molten alkali metals.
Maintenance and OEM teams specify it across laboratory equipment, semiconductor fabrication, and food and beverage.
This item is sold individually under part number TSP116. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 3/4 inch. Review your operating media and conditions against this specification before installation. If you need a size, durometer or compound that is not listed, APG can cross-reference from a print, a sample or a competitor part number.
description *2107-116 PTFE SPIRAL B/U FDA
Actual_CS 0.103 inch (2.62 mm)
Actual_ID 0.737 inch (18.72 mm)
Actual_OD 0.943 inch (23.95 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings