Ordered as TST222, this is an AS568-222 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring with an inside diameter of 1.484 in (37.69 mm), a cross section of 0.139 in (3.53 mm), and an outside diameter of 1.762 in (44.75 mm). The back-up ring allows a standard o-ring to operate at higher pressures than it could unsupported.
This material stands up to steam, oxidizing media, and solvents. PTFE (Teflon) is valued for non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and a very wide continuous service temperature range. Continuous operating temperature is published at -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C). It is not the right choice where elemental fluorine at temperature or service requiring elastic recovery are present.
Maintenance and OEM teams specify it across semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical and biotech, and chemical processing.
TST222 ships individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 1 1/2 inch. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design.
Description 2103-222 PTFE S/T BUP FDA
Actual Cross Section 0.139 inch (3.53 mm)
Actual Inside Diameter 1.484 inch (37.69 mm)
Actual Outside Diameter 1.762 inch (44.75 mm)
Measurement System Imperial
Product Category O-Rings - Backup Rings