TST323SO is an AS568-323 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring built to an inside diameter of 1.287 in (32.69 mm), a cross section of 0.21 in (5.33 mm), and an outside diameter of 1.707 in (43.36 mm). In service, this back-up ring allows a standard o-ring to operate at higher pressures than it could unsupported.
PTFE (Teflon) delivers one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid and non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics. The material holds up against steam, solvents, and strong acids and bases. Service temperature is rated from -65°F (-53.9°C) through 500°F (260°C). It should not be specified for service in molten alkali metals or elemental fluorine at temperature.
Common environments for this compound include semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, and laboratory equipment.
Stocked as TST323SO and sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 1 5/16 inch. Review your operating media and conditions against this specification before installation. For a size or compound outside the standard catalog, APG can quote from a print or sample.
description *2103-323 SOLID TEFLON BACKUP FDA
Actual_CS 0.21 inch (5.33 mm)
Actual_ID 1.287 inch (32.69 mm)
Actual_OD 1.707 inch (43.36 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings