Part number TSP240 is an AS568-240 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 3.734 in (94.84 mm), a cross section of 0.139 in (3.53 mm), and an outside diameter of 4.012 in (101.9 mm). A back-up ring installs on the low-pressure side of an o-ring to prevent extrusion into the clearance gap at elevated pressure.
As a material, PTFE (Teflon) is widely chosen for one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid and non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics. It resists solvents, steam, and nearly all industrial chemicals. Rated temperature range runs from -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C) in continuous service. Verify compatibility before use with service requiring elastic recovery or molten alkali metals.
Maintenance and OEM teams specify it across chemical processing, aggressive-media pipelines, and laboratory equipment.
Stocked as TSP240 and sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 3 3/4 inch. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design.
description 2107-240 PTFE SPIRAL B/U FDA
Actual_CS 0.139 inch (3.53 mm)
Actual_ID 3.734 inch (94.84 mm)
Actual_OD 4.012 inch (101.9 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings