About Tap Spout O-Rings
Tap spout o-rings are an important seal that can effectively prevent water leakage. Its sealing effect mainly depends on the elasticity of the O-ring and its close fit with the nozzle surface. When water passes through the nozzle, the O-ring is under pressure, causing it to elastically deform, forming a tight seal with the nozzle surface.
| Material | NR |
| Resilience | 50%-85% |
| Elongation rate | 1000% |
| Temperature | -60～100℃ |
| Tensile strength | 17-25Mpa |
| Hardness | 40-90 Shore A |
| Density | 1.04-1.19g/cm³ |
| Elastic modulus | 2-4Mpa |
Features
1. Good sealing performance: O-ring has good sealing performance and can effectively prevent water leakage. Its elastic deformation can closely fit the nozzle surface, thereby forming an effective seal.
2. Strong durability: The O-ring is made of high-quality rubber material and has good durability. When used under normal conditions, it can maintain a long service life.
3. Strong adaptability: O-rings have good adaptability and can adapt to nozzles of different shapes and sizes. This makes it widely used in various faucets, pipes and other equipment.
Application Scenarios
1. In the home, tap spout o-rings can ensure the sealing performance of wash basins, showers and other equipment to prevent water leakage from affecting the surrounding environment.
2. In public places, the faucet nozzle O-ring can ensure the normal operation of faucet equipment in public toilets, swimming pools and other places, and improve the user experience.
3. In the industrial field, tap spout o-rings can ensure the normal operation of various equipment such as irrigation systems, washing equipment, etc., and avoid water leakage from affecting production.
In short, tap spout o-rings play an important role in various faucet equipment, which can effectively improve the sealing performance and service life of the equipment, and bring convenience to people’s lives and production.
Sealing Principle
The sealing principle of tap spout o-rings is based on extrusion sealing. When the O-ring is installed in the nozzle, it is subject to an initial amount of radial or axial compression. This compression determines the initial sealing ability of the O-ring. The force generated by the system pressure acting on the O-ring is its total sealing force, which increases as the system pressure increases. This pressure is transmitted equally in all directions, allowing the O-ring to closely fit the nozzle surface and achieve an absolute seal without leakage.
Craftsmanship
1. Raw material preparation: Prepare an appropriate amount of rubber materials, such as natural rubber, silicone rubber, fluorine rubber, etc.
2. Mold design and manufacturing: Design and manufacture molds as needed to determine the shape and size of the O-ring.
3. Rubber material processing: Cut the rubber material into appropriate size and shape, and perform preliminary processing.
4. Vulcanization treatment: Put the rubber material into the mold for vulcanization treatment to make it have sufficient elasticity and durability.
5. Processing: Carry out further processing on the vulcanized rubber material, such as drilling, trimming, etc., to meet the installation and use requirements of the faucet nozzle.
6. Quality inspection: Carry out quality inspection on the processed O-rings, including size inspection, hardness inspection, pressure resistance inspection, etc., to ensure that they meet the standard requirements.
Daily Maintenance
1. Regular inspection: Regularly check the wear of the O-ring. If wear is found, replace it in time. At the same time, the O-ring should be protected from mechanical damage or chemical corrosion during use.
2. Keep it clean: Keep the nozzle surface clean to avoid impurities or oil from affecting the sealing performance of the O-ring.
3. Correct installation: When installing the O-ring, make sure it is placed correctly, applies pressure evenly, and avoids distortion or extrusion.
4. Pay attention to the usage environment: avoid exposing tap spout o-rings to direct sunlight, moisture or chemical corrosion to extend their service life.
5. Debugging after replacement: After replacing the O-ring with a new one, it should be debugged to ensure that it fits closely with the nozzle surface and there is no leakage.
