SAINT-GOBAIN SEALS

Sealing Control

OmniSeal®
SPRING-ENERGIZED SEALS

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 Welcome to the Saint-Gobain
Seals World: Experience You
Can Rely On ... Time After Time

Saint-Gobain has a rich tradition of excellence that dates back more than
350 years. Today, it is among the world’s top 100 industrial corporations
and a leader in the development and production of engineered
components and materials.

In 1665, King Louis XIV signed the letters patent, leading to the creation
of Saint-Gobain on an industrial basis. Among the company’s earlier and
more notable projects was the manufacturing of 357 mirrors for the Hall
of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. From these glassmaking origins,
Saint-Gobain continues its long history of developing new and innovative
materials and products through arduous research.

With more than 170,000 employees, operations in 67 countries and eight

major cross-business research centers that serve all activities, Saint-Gobain
provides complete and thorough service to our customers, beginning
with our experienced design engineering team, moving to our high-tech
labs for testing and research and development, and continuing on to the
manufacturing floor.

As a key ingredient in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all,

we have devoted much of our resources to creating strong research and
development centers and establishing partnerships with prestigious
universities and laboratories. Our commitment to innovation has resulted in
the rapid progression of new Saint-Gobain products that did not exist five
years ago.

Saint-Gobain is among the global leaders in each of its businesses:

construction products, building distribution and innovative materials,
including high-performance seals. Our seals are manufactured throughout
the world with sites located in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

With a strong history of innovation, Saint-Gobain Seals is dedicated to

providing the most technologically advanced products on the market
today and finding solutions for the future.

Saint-Gobain Group Headquarters, Les Miroirs, France

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A Tour of Our Capabilities

Saint-Gobain Seals’ global presence allows us to manufacture OmniSeal®

spring-energized seals throughout the world, with sites located in Garden
Grove, California, USA; Kontich, Belgium; Kolo, Poland; Willich, Germany;
Minhang, Shanghai, China; Suwa, Japan and Vinhedo, Brazil. To further
support your needs we also have a technical office available in Agrate
Brianza, Italy. The majority of our products are custom designed through
careful and detailed collaboration with each customer, giving them
access to the market-leading engineering, research and customer service
expertise of our organization. Garden Grove, California, USA

We are proud of our more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing,

along with our spirit of continuous improvement utilizing WCM, 5S, Kaizen
and Six Sigma, which lead to superior process control, high product quality
and consistent performance. As a result of our dedication to excellence,
our worldwide facilities are ISO 9001 certified. Our sites in Garden Grove,
Kontich, Minhang, Kolo and Willich are also ISO 14001 certified. Additionally,
Kontich, Belgium
our Garden Grove and Bristol sites are certified for AS9100, the Kontich site
for EN9100 and the Willich site for TS16949 and OHSAS 18001.

Design Engineering Manufacturing

• 3D modeling • Metal fabrication
Minhang, Shanghai, China
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Multi-axis precision
manufacturing
• CAD drawings
• Injection and co-injection
• FEA-based spring force calculator molding, liquid injection molding,
hot and cold compression
R&D, Lab and molding, automatic molding, hot
and cold isostatic molding Kolo, Poland
Testing
• Direct forming
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 MA (Dynamic Mechanical
Analyzer), TMA • Tool design and fabrication
(Thermomechanical Analyzer),
• Coiling/winding and punching
TGA (Thermogravimetric
Analyzer) and DSC (Differential • Casting and coating Suwa, Japan
Scanning Calorimetry)
• Skiving and sintering
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 TIR (Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy) and SEM • Rapid prototyping
(Scanning Electron Microscopy),
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 Table of Contents

Welcome to the Saint-Gobain Seals World 2

A Tour of Our Capabilities 3
When Our Spring-Energized Seals Journey Began 5
Our Spring-Energized Seals and Their Part in History 6
OmniSeal® Elements
How Our OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Work 7
Our Seal Jacket Materials 8
Our Investment in Industry-Recognized Material
and Qualification Standards 11
Our Spring-Energizer Materials 13
Our OmniSeal® Back-up Rings 14
Seal Function and Motion 16
Friction and Rotary Motion 17
Temperature, Pressure and Extrusion Gap 18
Hardware, Finish and Hardness 20
Gland Design 21
Our Seal Design Variations 23
Markets and Case Studies
Oil & Gas 24
Aerospace 27
Life Sciences 30
Electronics 32
How to Order Our Standard OmniSeal® Products 34
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series 103A 35
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series 103A Hardware 36
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series 400A 37
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series 400A Hardware 38
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series APS 39
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series APS Hardware 40
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series RP II 41
Radial Seals – OmniSeal® Series RP II Hardware 42
Face Seals – OmniSeal® Series 103A, 400A, APS & RACO® 43
Face Seals – OmniSeal® Series Hardware 44
OmniSeal® Installation 45
Special Seal Designs 46
Chemical Compatibility Guide 48
Application Data Form 53
Terms and Conditions 54
Product Line and Market Summary 56

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When Our Spring-Energized
Seals (SES) Journey Began

What Is the OmniSeal® Product Line?

OmniSeal® seals are the Saint-Gobain Seals product family of
spring-energized PTFE seals made from high-performance polymer
materials.

In the early 1950s, OmniSeal® seals were first developed by three separate
entrepreneurs in Southern California, each introducing a unique design:
OmniSeal®, TEC Ring and RACO® seals. These seals were developed to
provide improved performance over soft elastomeric seals and hard metal
gaskets in applications involving cryogenic liquid propellants in various
rocket engine programs. OmniSeal® seals helped to solve sealing problems
from highly aggressive chemicals at very low temperatures where
conventional seals had failed.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fluorocarbon Company (which later

became Furon), began to purchase OmniSeal® designs and firms that
manufactured these seals. Furon continued to develop and improve these
spring-energized seals in order to handle extreme sealing requirements
for the commercial aircraft industry. In 1999, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
purchased Furon, giving our French industrial firm a leading role in the
fast-growing high-performance plastics and sealing business. Already well
known for its glass and ceramics, Saint-Gobain’s acquisition of Furon gave
it a more diversified portfolio of products.

Since this acquisition, Saint-Gobain Seals continues to develop its patented

OmniSeal® spring-energized seals product line, proven to be effective
solutions in multiple industries.

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 Our Spring-Energized Seals
and Their Part in History

Hardware that was built for space vehicles in the Apollo moon exploration
program contained a variety of OmniSeal® products. The Lunar Lander at the
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., displays our
RACO® seal (a design within the OmniSeal® product family), which was used to
seal the triangular shaped window on the space vehicle.

OmniSeal® seals were designed and used in the first space shuttle launched
in 1981 by NASA as part of their STS (Space Transportation System) program.
Since that time, our seals have been launched into space in 132 shuttle missions
and included in 25 critical applications in the main engine, life support systems,
hypergolic fuels and external tank. Our seals have traveled more than 500
million miles.

As the first probe from Earth to land intact on Mars, the Viking Mars Lander’s
sampling chambers where mission critical experiments were conducted
contained RACO® seals. RACO® seals were substituted for metal seals which
failed leakage tests just months short of vehicle launch.

Proven in the Past …

Having proved that our OmniSeal® product line can handle the most extreme environments in the aerospace industry,
Saint-Gobain Seals looked to assist other industries such as oil and gas, automotive, electronics, industrial and life
sciences. Within those industries, we were also successful in addressing critical issues for our customers due to our
custom designs, engineer-to-engineer collaboration, and research and development resources. In the past we have
proven to be the right partner for sealing and polymer solutions, and we are prepared to assist our customers with
their future goals.

… Prepared for the Future

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How Our OmniSeal®
Spring-Energized Seals Work

The OmniSeal® spring-energized seal is a spring-actuated, pressure-

assisted sealing device consisting of a PTFE (or other polymer) jacket
partially encapsulating a corrosion-resistant metal spring energizer.

When the OmniSeal® seal is seated in the gland, the spring is under
compression, forcing the jacket lips against the gland walls and thereby
creating a leak-tight seal. The spring provides permanent resilience to the
seal jacket and compensates for material wear and hardware misalignment
or eccentricity. System pressure also assists in energizing the seal jacket.
Spring loading assisted by system pressure provides effective sealing in
both low and high-pressure operating environments.

OmniSeal® jackets are precision machined from PTFE, filled PTFE

composites and other high-performance polymers. An OmniSeal® seal with
a PTFE jacket functions at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 300°C
(572°F) and is inert to virtually all chemicals except molten alkali metals,
fluorine gas at high temperature and chlorine trifluoride (ClF3).

OmniSeal® products are available with a variety of spring energizers,

each with characteristics that meet specific requirements. Spring loading
can be engineered to meet critical low friction requirements in dynamic
applications, or extremely high loading often required for cryogenic Spring
sealing. Springs are fabricated from corrosion-resistant metals such as Energy
300 Series and 17-7 PH stainless steels, Elgiloy®, Hastelloy® and Inconel®.
OmniSeal® products with metal springs have unlimited shelf life and are not
subject to age controls normally imposed on elastomeric seals.

Seals with elastomer O-rings used as energizers – made from such System
materials as nitrile, silicone, FKM and OmniFlex™ – are also available by Pressure
contacting our manufacturing site. The geometry of the OmniSeal® seal
installed in a gland provides positive resistance to torsional or spiral
failures often found in O-rings.
Spring
Energy

OmniSeal® 400A seal in working

conditions

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 Our Seal Jacket Materials
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Fluoroloy® compounds, which make up the seal jackets,
are made from high-performance polymer resins that are compounded
and processed for optimum performance in a wide variety of sealing
environments. The materials listed below are our most commonly
recommended compounds and are suitable for most applications. Over
the years, Saint-Gobain Seals has developed more than 500 blends for
use in unique sealing applications, and we are continually formulating and
developing new materials.

MATERIAL CODES AND PROPERTIES

Temperature Tensile
Material Description and Range Coefficient Wear Elongation Hardness
Color Strength
Code Recommended Use of Friction Factor* (%) (Shore D)
°C °F (psi/MPa)

Virgin PTFE. Excellent for static and

light to moderate dynamic service.
Limited wear and heat resistance.
-210 to -346 to 4,000
A01 White Low gas permeability. Good 0,09 7,500 300 58
+260 +500 (27.6)
cryogenic properties. Moderate
to hard vacuum service. FDA
compliant.
Modified PTFE. Excellent for light
to moderate dynamic and static
service. Limited wear and heat
resistance. Low gas permeability. -210 to -346 to 4.800
A02 White 0,09 6,000 450 58
Good cryogenic properties. +300 +572 (33,1)
Moderate to hard vacuum service.
FDA compliant. Improved creep and
extrusion resistance.
Polymer Filled PTFE. Excellent wear
material for higher temperatures,
pressures and speeds. Excellent in
-210 to -346 to 2.000
A05 Black water and water-based solutions. 0,09 1 170 64
+300 +572 (13,8)
Superior in dry or poor lubricated
applications. Can be abrasive
running against soft metals.
Polymer Filled PTFE. Superior heat
and wear resistance. Non-abrasive.
Recommended for moderate
-210 to -346 to 3.000
A08 Tan to high speed dynamic service 0,5 2 230 60
+300 +572 (20,7)
running against soft metals. Not
recommended for applications with
steam.
Formulated UHMW-PE. Extremely
tough, long wearing but limited heat
-450
and chemical resistance. Particularly -268 to 4.500
A09 Gold to 0,11 9 230 61
suitable for abrasive media. +82 (31,0)
+180
Recommended for long wear life
under severe conditions.
Virgin PTFE. Thermoplastic with
superior resistance to nuclear -150
-101 to 5.600
A11 Clear radiation but limited heat and wear to 0,50 150 300 72
+149 (3,.6)
resistance. Not recommended for +300
general purpose sealing.
* Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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Our Seal Jacket Materials

MATERIAL CODES AND PROPERTIES

Temperature Tensile
Material Description and Range Coefficient Wear Elongation Hardness
Color Strength
Code Recommended Use of Friction Factor* (%) (Shore D)
°C °F (psi/MPa)

Polymer Filled PTFE.

Tough, long wearing, heat resistant.
-210
Very low friction. Excellent for dry -346 to 2.000
A12 Gold to 0,09 9 180 60
running applications against soft +572 (13,8)
+300
surfaces. Excellent materials for
reciprocating applications.
Lubricated Glass Filled PTFE.
Similar to A27 material but -210
-346 to 3.400
A15 Gray somewhat softer for improved to 0,09 5 230 58
+572 (23,4)
sealing at low pressure. Can be +300
abrasive running against soft metals.
Lubricated Organic Filled PTFE.
Excellent general purpose material
-210
for heat and wear resistance. -346 to 3.000
A16 Gray to 0,09 12 200 60
Recommended for dry and poorly +572 (20,7)
+300
lubricated applications. Particularly
suitable for water and steam service.
Formulated UHMW-PE.
-150
Extremely good wear and abrasion -240 to 5.400
A17 White to 0,11 9 450 62
resistance, but limited heat and +180 (37,2)
+82
chemical resistance. FDA compliant.
Lubricated Organic Filled PTFE.
Similar to A16 material but increased
hardness and wear resistance.
-210
Excellent in steam and water under -346 to 1.800
A21 Black to 0,10 6 65 65
severe conditions. Improved creep +572 (12,4)
+300
and extrusion resistance at higher
temperature. Good for back-up
rings.
Virgin PEEK.
High modulus material with excellent -210
Meldin® -346 to 13.780
Tan high temperature resistance. to 0,40 20 30 90
5301 +572 (95,0)
Recommended for back-up rings +300
and for special applications.
Lubricated Glass Filled PTFE.
Tough, long wearing, heat resistant.
-210
Recommended for high pressure -346 to 3.300
A27 Gray to 0,09 9 280 58
hydraulic service. Can be abrasive +572 (22,8)
+300
running against soft metals at high
surface speeds.
Glass Formulated PTFE.
Excellent heat, wear and chemical
-210
resistance. Good cryogenic -346 to 2,700
A30 Yellow to 0,09 6 220 60
properties. Can be abrasive running +572 (18,6)
+300
against soft metals at high speeds.
Excellent material for back-up rings.
* Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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 Our Seal Jacket Materials

MATERIAL CODES AND PROPERTIES

Temperature Tensile
Material Description and Range Coefficient Wear Elongation Hardness
Color Strength
Code Recommended Use of Friction Factor* (%) (Shore D)
°C °F (psi/MPa)

Polymer Filled PTFE. Good wear

resistant material for medium -210
-346 to 2.500
A40 Tan hard counterfaces. Caution when to 0,10 6 175 63
+572 (17,2)
used in wet applications. FDA +300
compliant.
Modified Filled PTFE. Excellent
all purpose high wear material. -210
-346 to 2.600
A41 Black Best for dynamic applications to 0,09 30 135 60
+572 (17,9)
running on moderate to hard +300
surfaces.
Lubricated Formulated PTFE.
Excellent general purpose
material with good heat and
-210
weaar resistance. Non-abrasive. -346 to 1.800
A42 Black to 0,09 30 90 60
Compatible with all hydraulic +572 (12,4)
+300
fluids and most chemicals. Good
in water and non-lubricating
fluids.
Polymer Filled PTFE. Excellent
wear material for higher
-210 -346
temperatures, pressures and 1.900
A45 Brown to to 0,09 1 300 55
speeds. Superior in dry or poor (13,1)
+300 +572
lubricated applications. FDA
compliant.
Filled PTFE. Good wear resistant
-210
material against all stainless steel -346 to 2.000
A46 White to 0,20 15 175 60
counterfaces. May be used in +572 (13,8)
+300
contact with food. FDA compliant.
Filled PTFE. Very good wear
resistant material under wet or -210
-346 to 1.200
A47 White lubricated conditions. May be to 0,11 9 90 63
+572 (8,3)
used in contact with food. FDA +300
compliant.
Proprietary PTFE. Outstanding -101 -150
3.500
A56 Black heat and chemical resistance. to to 0,21 32 250 65
(24,1)
Highly conductive material. +204 +400
Filled PTFE. Excellent for
dynamic sealing in ceramic -210 -346
2.000
A68 Black surfaces. Excellent wear to to 0,36 5 200 60
(13,8)
resistance in water, dry and +300 +572
lubricated environments.
Proprietary PTFE. Good
Cryo. Cryo.
Dim sealing capabilities at elevated 1.200
A90 to to 0,38 74,5 43 60
Gray temperatures and excellent for (8,3)
+350 +662
static or low dynamic service.
* Wear Factor: 1 = Excellent, 15,000 = Poor

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Our Investment in
Industry-Recognized Material
and Qualification Standards

Material Properties and Qualifications

The demand for additional qualifications has been increasing over
time due to stringent environmental requirements. Saint-Gobain
Seals’ Research and Development department has been continuously
working on the development of new materials and qualifications
in order to meet the new industry standards of tomorrow. This has
resulted in our materials being qualified according to international
standards applicable for different industries, several of which are
detailed below. For more information on our other qualifications, please
view our website at www.seals.saint-gobain.com or contact us at
[email protected].

NORSOK M-710 and API 6A Requirements

for the Oil and Gas Industry
In the 1970s, Saint-Gobain Seals introduced OmniSeal® spring-energized
seals to the oil and gas market in order to solve reliability and durability
problems caused by the severe limitations of elastomeric seals. These
seals, which had already proven themselves extensively in the aerospace
industry, addressed critical issues including aggressive media, sour
gas environment, resistance to rapid gas decompression and extreme
operating conditions. Over the years, we have built unique expertise in
designing high-performance polymer components that meet the most
difficult challenges.

Today, Saint-Gobain Seals has more than 30 Fluoroloy® materials available

that are qualified to the NORSOK M-710 standard, which describes the
required physical tests for sealing materials. Most tests were undertaken
at our R&D facilities, while the aging tests were carried out by the
Element Hitchin/MERL independent laboratory in the United Kingdom.
The aging results can lead to an estimation of service life for materials in
sour applications as well as a more general assessment of their suitability
for sour service. In this qualification process, Fluoroloy® materials were
subjected to extreme temperature and high percentages of hydrogen
sulfide up to 25% H2S, providing new insights into the properties of these
high performance compounds. This information will be used for the
development of materials which can be used under even more demanding
environments.

All of our Fluoroloy® and Meldin® materials that successfully passed

the NORSOK qualification are available. The metal energizers are
NACE-approved materials for use in sour gas service. In addition, we have
materials qualified to API 6A F1.13.5.2 sour immersion testing of materials
in fluid HH at 200°C (392°F).

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 Our Investment in
Industry-Recognized Material
and Qualification Standards

Material Compliance and Regulations for the Life Sciences Industry

From material selection to clean room operations, Saint-Gobain Seals offers the technology and infrastructure to
support today’s life sciences customer. Our extensive material catalogue includes different materials such as PTFE,
PEEK, PCTFE, UHMW-PE and PFA based compounds that are compliant with one or more life sciences regulations.
Please refer to the table below.

All listed FDA compliant Fluoroloy® materials are approved for repeated contact with food or drugs for oral
consumption under title 21 CFR of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The awareness for safe
direct food contact has grown worldwide and therefore different regulations are available. As a global developer and
manufacturer of sealing elements for the life science industry, it is imperative that we have materials available that
comply not only with the FDA but also with Direct Food Contact Regulation 1935/2004 & 10/2011 in Europe.
Materials are also available that comply to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and 3A Sanitary standard
20 (milk products).

In addition, Saint-Gobain Seals offers Fluoroloy® materials with full USP Class VI certification that comply with
stringent disposable and reusable medical device requirements. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a voluntary,
not-for-profit organization that promotes the public health by establishing and disseminating officially recognized
standards of quality. Plastics are qualified into one of six classes, each requiring different levels of testing. Class VI
requires the most extensive testing.

Many applications in different industries deal with extreme chemical environments. Whether the media is alkaline,
acidic or a unique solvent, Saint-Gobain Seals offers a material compound to meet your specific chemical needs,
including Fluoroloy® A02, A21 and Rulon® LR, which are BAM certified.

DIRECT CONTACT MATERIAL PROPERTIES

FDA EU 1935/2004
Material Code USDA 3-A Sanitary USP Class VI
Compliant 10/2011
A01 • • •
A02 • •
A06 • •
A12 •
A17 • •
A20 • •
Meldin® 5301 • •
A23 • • •
A29 • Simulant A, B, C, D1, D2, E • •
A40 • •
A45 • •
A46 • Simulant D1, D2, E • •
A47 • • •
A66 • •
A79 • Simulant C •

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Our Spring-Energizer Materials

The metallic spring energizers available with OmniSeal® seals are listed in
the chart below. Because of the nearly infinite variety of fluid media that
Optional Energizers
may be encountered by the seals, no specific recommendations are made.
The various stainless steels listed are compatible with most fluids. For ELASTOMER ENERGIZERS
questions or more information about media compatibility, please contact
our Technical Support team at [email protected] or refer
to the back page for site contact information.

SPRING COMPARISON:
LOAD VS. DEFLECTION
OmniSeal® 103A
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO®

4
OmniSeal® APS OmniSeal® 103A seals may be ordered
3 OmniSeal® 400A with optional elastomeric O-ring
2 energizers in place of the metallic
1 spring. A wide variety of elastomers,
such as OmniFlex™, nitrile, FKM and
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 silicone are available.
Deflection (mm)

RTV SILICONE FILLED ENERGIZERS

ENERGIZER OPTIONS WITH SEALS
OmniSeal® OmniSeal® OmniSeal® OmniSeal® OmniSeal®
103A 400A APS RP II RACO® 1100A

Code
Description p. 35 p. 37 p. 39 p. 41 p. 43
No.
01 301 Stainless Steel Standard Standard Standard

02 Inconel® 718 •
Colbalt/
05 • • OmniSeal® 400A seals can be
Nickel Aloy1

06 316 Stainless Steel • • • supplied with an FDA-approved grade

of RTV silicone filled into the spring
17/7 PH Stainless
07 Standard cavity. The elastomer ensures that
Steel

08 Hastelloy® C276 • no contaminants become trapped in

the spring cavity, allowing the seal
302 Stainless
09 Standard to be used in food processing and
Steel
clean-in-place applications. Other
materials are also available.

1 HT (Heat Treatment) available

• Optional selections for all sizes. Please contact our Technical Support team for more information.
Note: Other metallic spring energizers are available. For information regarding design requirements, specific seal
designs, unique applications and additional data specifications, contact our Technical Support team.

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 Our OmniSeal® Back-up Rings

OmniSeal® back-up rings help to prevent seal extrusion at high

temperature and pressure. Extrusion is a function of:

• The size of extrusion gap

• Temperature
• Pressure
• Surface speed (in reciprocating applications)

When under pressure, PTFE material in the seal tends to flow into the
extrusion gap. Dynamic reciprocating movements increase extrusion.
Under static conditions and when pressure, temperature and the
extrusion gap are below certain limits, extrusion will stop as soon as
the pressure created by friction in the extrusion gap equals the system
pressure. Cyclic conditions can cause the extrusion to continue and result
RECTANGULAR BACK-UP RING
in premature failure of the seal.

Back-up Rings
These back-up rings are specially designed to work in high pressure and
high-temperature applications with radial OmniSeal® seals. They should
also be considered for use at high pressure and high speed applications.

Rectangular Back-up Ring

In most applications with lower pressure and temperature below 250°C,
TRIANGULAR BACK-UP RING a rectangular back-up ring will secure the seal from extrusion. These
back-up rings are machined to fit securely in the radial groove width.
The selected material should be a compound with a higher extrusion
resistance than the seal material.

Triangular Back-up Ring

In some cases where high temperature precedes high pressure, a
triangular back-up ring is recommended.

DOUBLE TRIANGULAR
BACK-UP RING Double Triangular Back-up Ring
For extreme high pressure and temperature combinations, a set of two
triangular back-up rings is recommended. This configuration is often
used when the radial groove dimension changes as a result of the
system pressure.

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L-SHAPED BACK-UP RING

L-shaped Back-up Ring
The L-shaped back-up ring is used to prevent extrusion in high pressure
and high temperature combinations. It is capable of securing PTFE seals up
to 300°C and pressures, up to 20 MPa with very large extrusion gaps.

See materials shown on pages 8-10.

Back-up Ring Materials

The back-up ring should consist of a harder material than the seal material.
PISTON SEAL INSTALLATION WITH
A high filled PTFE compound, or a high modulus plastic such as Meldin®
DUAL BACK-UP RINGS
5301 is recommended. Polymeric materials such as filled PTFE, PEEK and
Pressure
reinforced PEEK prevent the softer seal material from extruding in the gap
between adjacent hardware.

Extrusion
Gap

ROD SEAL INSTALLATION WITH

DUAL BACK-UP RINGS
Pressure

Extrusion
Gap

HIGH MODULUS
ANTI-EXTRUSION/WEAR RING
Pressure

Extrusion
Gap

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 Seal Function and Motion

DYNAMIC RADIAL SEAL

Static and Dynamic Applications
Static
Radial There are two basic types of sealing applications: static and dynamic, in
Seal
Rod Seal which at least two hardware surfaces come into contact with one another.

In static applications, there is essentially no relative motion between the

hardware surfaces. A typical example is flanges that are bolted together.
Saint-Gobain Seals offers face seals in such applications.
Piston Seal
Rod Wiper In dynamic applications, at least one surface is in motion relative to
the other. A typical example is a hydraulic cylinder with shaft and bore.
Further, there are two directions of motion in dynamic application:
reciprocating or linear motion, and rotary (including oscillating) motion.
We offer radial seals (rod seals and piston seals) in such applications.
STATIC INSIDE FACE SEAL
Occasionally, the application may be a combination of both static and
dynamic. Please see our application recommendations below or contact
our Technical Support team at [email protected]. You may
also refer to the back page for specific site contact information.
Pressure

Radial and Face Sealing

Based on the hardware configuration and location of seal glands, sealing
can be either radial or axial (face sealing).

Radial sealing has glands that compress seals in a radial direction. Male
glands are machined in the shaft, while female glands are machined in the
bore. Radial sealing is usually, but not always, dynamic. We also offer rod
STATIC OUTSIDE FACE SEAL seals and piston seals for these applications.

Axial sealing has glands that compress seals parallel to the axis of the seal.
Glands are machined on the face of the hardware. Axial sealing is usually,
but not always, static. We offer inside and outside face seals in such
applications.
Vacuum

OMNISEAL® APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Radial Sealing Face Sealing

Static OmniSeal® 103A /

OmniSeal® 103A
Application RACO® 1100A

OmniSeal® OmniSeal®
Reciprocating
400A / APS 103A / RP II

Flanged OmniSeal®
Dynamic Moderate
OmniSeal® 400A / APS / RACO®
Application Speed
400A / APS 1100A / 103A
Rotary
Flanged
Slow Speed OmniSeal®
103A

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 Friction and Rotary Motion

TYPICAL SPRING LOAD RANGES

OmniSeal ® APS

OmniSeal ® 400A

OmniSeal ® RP II
Friction, a measurement of the
OmniSeal ® 103A
resistance to sliding between
OmniSeal ® RACO ® 1100A
a seal and hardware surfaces,
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 is directly related to the seal
N/mm of Seal Circumference
material's coefficient of friction
NOTE: The values above are for standard spring material and thicknesses. Other materials and spring thicknesses may be
substituted; consult our Technical Support team for availability. and the normal load. Other factors
that affect friction are lubrication,
possible misalignment, pressure,
PRESSURE LOAD temperature and hardware surface
finishes. Information in the charts and
formulas on this page can be used
21 1/4
Nominal Cross Sections

to calculate an approximate friction

18
Pressure Load - N/mm

value for non-lubricated conditions.

15 3/16
Circumference

Lubrication provided by the media

12
may produce lower frictional values.
9 1/8
3/32
6 It is difficult to predict how the
1/16
3 running and break-out friction
0 values will differ without testing
0 4 8 under actual working conditions.
Pressure - MPa
Saint-Gobain Seals manufactures
a variety of springs with lower or
higher loads than those shown
SURFACE SPEED AND PRESSURE on this page. In addition, we can
1,50 develop special springs to meet
other performance needs. For
1,25 Consult Factory
assistance with applications where
Feet per Minute = m/s

Saint-Gobain Seals designs and manufacturers

1,00 a complete line of rotary lip seals for high speed friction is critical, please contact
Surface Speed

and/or high pressure rotary applications. (OmniSeal ® & our Technical Support team at
DynaLip®) It is recommended that all continuous rotary
0,75 seal applications be reviewed by Saint-Gobain before [email protected].
hardware design is finalized.
0,50 You may also refer to the back page
for specific site contact information.
0,25
The approximate total load of an
0

0 2.5 5 OmniSeal® seal can be calculated by
Pressure - MPa adding the pressure load found in
the “Pressure Load” chart shown at
left to the average spring load shown
in the “Typical Spring Load Ranges”
chart above. For rotary motion,
use the chart to the left to qualify
OmniSeal® products for continuous
rotary applications.

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 Temperature, Pressure
and Extrusion Gap

The size of the extrusion gap behind MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTRUSION GAP
the seal is critical when sealing
against high pressures and/or
(OmniSeal ® 103A shown
high temperatures. The extrusion A* B* C* D*
for illustration only)
gap is the clearance between the
member hardwares. Hardware G Width
designs without bearing or centering Unfilled 0,10 0,07 0,05 ­—
devices must take into consideration
the diametrical clearance as the Filled 0,15 0,10 0,07 ­—
maximum extrusion gap. The
G 1 Width
combination of high pressures and/or Unfilled 0,15 0,10 0,07 ­—
high temperatures and excessive
clearance can allow the seal jacket
Filled 0,20 0,15 0,10 0,07
to extrude into the gap, causing
premature failure. G 2 Width
Unfilled 0,20 0,15 0,10 0,07
The extrusion gap should be held
to the minimum, and should not Filled 0,25 0,20 0,15 0,10
exceed the values shown in the
table. Increasing the heel thickness G 2 Width
Unfilled 0,25 0,20 0,15 0,10
of the seal improves resistance to
extrusion. The extrusion gap can also
be bridged using a separate back-up Filled 0,35 0,25 0,20 0,15
ring arrangement. Note: Consult Technical Support for extrusion gap information regarding specific applications.
*Refer to page 19.
G Width: Gland width for standard
seals without any back-up ring

G1 Width: Gland width for extended EXTRUSION GAP DETAIL

heel and flanged heel seals without
any back-up ring Extrusion Gap

G2 Width: Gland width for standard

seals using a back-up ring

Pressure

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 Temperature, Pressure
and Extrusion Gap

TEMPERATURE VERSUS PRESSURE Cryogenic Sealing

AND SEAL DESIGN
Cold temperatures below -40°C
75
(-40°F) will cause PTFE and
other polymer sealing materials
D to shrink and harden, and may
60
compromise the spring load and
frictional characteristics of the
OmniSeal® spring-energized seal.
45
Pressure (MPa)

Although face seals are less affected

than radial seals, please consult
C
our Technical Support team at
30
[email protected]
before selecting an OmniSeal® seal
B for any cryogenic application.
15

A Seal Design Versus

-100°
(-148°)
0°
(32°)
100°
(212°)
200°
(392°)
300°
(572°)
Temperature
Temperature, °C (°F)
Typically, seal jacket materials
Consult Technical Support for “D” range or above. become somewhat harder at cold
Please also refer to the Maximum Recommended Extrusion Gap table on page 17, which shows the A, B, C and D values.
temperatures and may soften to
some extent at high temperatures
(see material list on pages 8-10 for
SEAL DESIGN VERSUS TEMPERATURE temperature ranges). The spring
OmniSeal ® APS energizer compensates for these
OmniSeal ® 400A
conditions. If your seal design
selection does not agree with the
OmniSeal ® RP II
graph above, please consult our
OmniSeal ® 103A
Technical Support at
OmniSeal ® RACO ® 1100A
[email protected].
-129° -18° 93° 204° 316°
(-200°) (0°) (200°) (400°) (600°)
Temperature, °C (°F)

For temperatures below -40°C, contact Technical Support.

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 Hardware, Finish and Hardness

Dynamic Hardware HARDWARE SURFACE FINISH

Surface Finish RECOMMENDATIONS
Surface Finish
The surface finish of materials that Media Sealed
come into contact with the OmniSeal® Dynamic Surface Static Surface
spring-energized seals influences Cryogenics 0,1 - 0,2 Ra
wear and life expectancy of the Helium gas
0,1 - 0,2 Ra
Hydrogen gas
jacket material. Mating surfaces that Freon 0,15 - 0,3 Ra
are too rough can create leak paths
Air
and may be abrasive to the seal. Nitrogen gas
Generally, smoother surface finish Argon gas
0,15 - 0,3 Ra 0,3 - 0,8 Ra
(lower Ra value) corresponds to Natural gas
Fuel (aircraft,
lower wear, extended seal life and
automotive)
improved overall seal performance.
Water
Hydraulic oil
The transfer of a thin film of PTFE 0,2 - 0,4 Ra 0,4 - 0,8 Ra
Crude oil
from the OmniSeal® jacket to the Sealants
mating dynamic surface will improve
seal life. Although rough finishes
wear the jacket material too rapidly,
extremely smooth dynamic surfaces SEAL WEAR IN DYNAMIC SURFACE
prohibit sufficient material transfer to 4.0
form a thin film. The graph on the left
Optimum
illustrates the effect of surface finish 3.0 Surface
on seal wear. Finish
Relative Wear

2.0

Static Hardware
1.0
Surface Finish
In most static sealing applications, 0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7
better overall sealing performance Surface Finish (Ra)

is achieved with a smoother sealing

surface finish. The optimum surface
finish for most static sealing
applications is 32 µin (0.8 µm) Ra
or better. The “lay” on surfaces for
static face seals should be concentric.
Polishing or machining surfaces
should be circular.

Surface Hardness
A 40 Rockwell C hardness or
greater is recommended for slow
to moderate reciprocating motion.
The ideal hardness for moderate to
high-speed linear or rotary motion is
58 to 62 Rockwell C. Hard anodized
surface finishes must be polished
after anodizing.

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Gland Design

Proper gland geometry in the early stages of design can eliminate GLAND WIDTH FOR STANDARD
installation problems. Utilizing split or separable glands in piston and rod OMNISEAL® SEAL
seal applications can eliminate the need for special tools and the need to G

stretch or compress the OmniSeal® seal during installation into the gland.

To minimize stretching or distortion during assembly in non-split glands, Pressure Pre

the gland side wall on the pressure side can be reduced to provide a partial
shoulder to retain the seal. Examples of alternate gland designs, including
flanged, are shown below. If stretching into a full groove is unavoidable,
consult proper procedures and tools recommended on page 45. Avoid
assembling the seal over sharp corners, threads, keyways, etc. When these
conditions exist, please use protective tooling.

ROD SEAL AND PISTON SEAL GLAND

GLAND WIDTH FOR EXTENDED
K Min. Typ. HEEL OMNISEAL® SEAL
G E/2 G
G1 G1
G1 G1
G2 G2

20°

20° Pressure Pre

L

Pressure
L 20°
20°

K Min. Typ.

GLAND WIDTH FOR STANDARD

FLANGED SHAFT SEAL GLAND OMNISEAL® SEAL PLUS
BACK-UP RING
G1
G2
H
J
Pr

Pressure
25°
C
L
Pressure

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 Gland Design

RADIAL SEAL GLAND DIMENSIONS (IN.)

L
Cross- Nominal G G1 G2
Actual C H J E
Section Cross- +0.30 +0.30 +0.30 K Min.
Cross- ±0.13 ±0.05 ±0.13 Nominal1
No. Section -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
Section
1 1/16" 1,42 - 1,47 2,4 3,8 5,3 1,0 3,4 0,40 0,80 0,10
2 3/32" 2,26 - 2,31 3,6 4,6 6,2 1,5 4,3 0,60 0,90 0,13
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 6,0 7,7 2,4 5,5 0,70 1,30 0,15
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 8,5 10,8 3,0 8,4 0,80 1,80 0,18
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 12,1 14,7 4,0 11,6 1,20 2,30 0,20
See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18
1

Alternate Gland Designs

PISTON SEAL SNAP RING GLAND ROD SEAL SNAP RING GLAND

Pressure

Pressure

PISTON SEAL REDUCED GLAND ROD SEAL REDUCED GLAND

Pressure Pressure
10 to 20%
of Radial
Cross
Section
10 to 20%
of Radial
Cross
Section

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Our Seal Design Variations

OmniSeal ® 400A Spring Design OmniSeal ® 103A Spring Design

OmniSeal ® Spring Ring II Design OmniSeal ® APS Spring Design

OmniSeal ® RACO® 1100A

OmniSeal ® RP II Spring Design
Spring Design

Saint-Gobain Seals offers the most

complete line of spring-energizer
configurations for various industries.

Skived Lip Extended Heel Flanged Heel

All OmniSeal® designs OmniSeal® products can be The flanged heel design
except OmniSeal® RP II supplied with an extended is recommended for
can be supplied with a heel section for improved rotary/oscillatory shaft
sharp edge on either the resistance to extrusion at applications. The flange
I.D. or O.D. sealing lip. This high temperatures and/or is clamped in the seal
edge provides a scraper/ high pressures. housing to prevent the seal
wiper action for sealing from turning with
abrasive or viscous media. the shaft.
It may also be used as an
environmental excluder.

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 Oil & Gas Market:
Where Our Seals Thrive in
Aggressive Operating Conditions

For major oil companies, finding the giant fields they need to make
their economics viable tend to drive them offshore and into deep water.
Therefore, extreme operating conditions arise from the more complex
reservoirs. These new requirements inspired Saint-Gobain Seals to design
a series of innovative sealing solutions that consistently and reliably
meet the ever-increasing requirements of high-performance equipment
manufacturers.

Features/Benefits
• Deep and ultra-deepwater production

• High pressure and high temperature (HPHT)

• Harsh chemicals

• Rapid Gas Decompression resistance

• Long durability at extreme temperature and sour gas concentrations

• Proprietary Fluoroloy® fluoropolymer compounds qualified to NORSOK

M-710 and to API 6A F.1.13 specifications

• Cryogenic temperatures

• Design complaint with Fugitive Emission international standards

ISO15848 and Shell MESC SPE 77-312

Successful Oil and Gas Applications

• Engineered subsea and topside valves

• Hydraulic couplings

• FPSO turret swivels

• Pumps and compressors

• Gas turbines

• Transfer systems

• Subsea equipment

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Oil & Gas Market:
Case Studies

On/off Valves Fugitive Emission

Product: OmniSeal® 103A custom design and V-packings
Fugitive Emissions Standards
Specifications: SHELL MESC SPE 77-312 or ISO15848-1

Typical Temperature: -50°C (-58°F) to 160°C (320°F)

Typical Pressure: Pressure up to 1,035 BAR (15,011 PSI)

Leakage Rate: Class B <10 -4 mg.s-1 .m-1 circ

Endurance: Class C03; 2,500 cycles

Media: Oil

Our Added Value +

• Self-lubricating jacket material

• Non-abrasive sealing solution

• NORSOK M-710 materials

• High pressure and high temperature (HPHT) design

Swivel for Marine LNG Loading Arms

Product: OmniSeal® RACO® 1100A custom design

Specifications: Primary and secondary dynamic face seal

Typical Temperature: -165°C (-265°F)

Typical Pressure: 20 BAR (290 PSI)

Typical Speed: Slow angular motion

Media: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Our Added Value +

• Self-lubricating jacket material

• Non-abrasive sealing solution

• High-load and high-resilient seal

• Excellent for cryogenic temperatures and uses

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 Oil & Gas Market:
Case Studies

Subsea Valves; Ball and Gate Valves

for Subsea Production Systems; PLETs,
PLEMs, Manifolds and Xmas Trees
Product: OmniSeal® 103A custom design
API Spec 17D/ISO 13628, API Spec 6DSS/ISO 14723
Specifications: API Spec 6A, Appendix F (PR2test)/ISO 10423

Typical Temperature: Up to 250°C (482°F)

Typical Pressure: Up to 1,035 BAR (15,011 PSI)

Our Added Value +

• Self-lubricating jacket material

• Non-abrasive sealing solution

• NORSOK M-710 materials

• High pressure and high temperature (HPHT) design

• Reliable and long service life

High-Pressure FPSO Turret Swivel

Product: OmniSeal® 400A and welded PEEK back-up ring
Primary and secondary dynamic face seals,
Specifications: static seals

Typical Temperature: Up to 120°C (248°F)

Typical Pressure: 430 BAR (6,237 PSI)

Typical Speed: Slow angular motion (24 in./min. or 0.6 m/min.)

Media: Oil

Our Added Value +

• Self-lubricating jacket material

• Non-abrasive sealing solution

• NORSOK M-710 materials

• High pressure and high temperature (HPHT) design

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Aerospace Market:
Where Our Seals Rise
to the Most Difficult Challenges

Saint-Gobain Seals has its richest and oldest history in the aerospace
market, supplying innovative sealing solutions since 1955. From space
programs such as Apollo, Viking and the Space Shuttle to present-day
space launch vehicles, Saint-Gobain Seals has remained a leader in
providing spring-energized seals for the aerospace industry for more than
50 years.

A growing requirement for commercial aircraft, military aircraft and launch

vehicles is to use lighter weight materials in order to optimize fuel burn and
increase payload capability. In addition, jet engines are being designed
to operate at higher temperatures in order to increase thrust capabilities
and operating efficiencies. We continue to lead the way in the aerospace
industry by providing differentiated solutions for commercial aircraft,
military aircraft and launch vehicle applications.

Features/Benefits
• Proven designs and tested solutions

• Maintenance-free solutions

• Lightweight components

• Low- and high-pressure sealing

• Low- and high-temperature resistance

• Elastomer energizers also available

Successful Aerospace Applications

• Hydraulic/pneumatic linear actuators

• Gearboxes

• Turbine seals

• Oil sumps

• Landing gears

• Jet engines

• APUs

• Rocket engines

• Launch vehicles

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 Aerospace Market:
Case Studies

Gear Box Shaft

Product: OmniSeal® 400A seal

Specifications: Sealing of gear box actuator shaft

Typical Temperature: -50°C (-58°F) to 160°C (320°F)

Typical Pressure: Up to 1,305 BAR (18,927 PSI)

Leakage Rate: None

Media: Various media including water, oil and grease

Our Added Value +

• Spring energizers perform better at low temperature compared to
traditional elastomer energizers

• Sealing materials compatible with HVOF wear coatings

• Small seal envelope

Anti-icing Seal in Flight Actuator

Product: OmniSeal® RP II seal

Specifications: Sealing at extreme temperature

Typical Temperature: As low as -54°C (-65°F)

Typical Pressure: Pressure from 1.7 to 5.2 BAR (-25 to 75 PSI)

Media: Rainwater, deicing fluid, hydraulic oils

Our Added Value +

• Prevents ice and snow from moving inside the actuator mechanism

• Effective sealing at low temperature

• High performance in rugged applications

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Aerospace Market:
Case Studies

Rocket Engine Check Valve

Product: OmniSeal® 103A anti-blowout seal
Retains pressurized fluid on the high pressure
Specifications: side while preventing blowout of the seal from
the housing

Typical Temperature: -184°C (-300°F) to 50°C (122°F)

Proof Pressure: 207 BAR (3,000 PSI)

Leakage Rate: None over hundreds of cycles

Media: Pressurized and liquefied gas

Our Added Value +

• Seal helps to prevent blowout in check valves

•U
 nique seal design allows the seal to resist deformation resulting from
rapid change of pressure across the seal surface

• Seal can operate from cryogenic temperature up to 320°C (575°F)

Secondary Seal in Aircraft APU

Product: OmniSeal® 400A seal
Sealing inside a mechanical carbon face seal. The
Specifications: seal performs secondary sealing as well as offers a
very controlled drag to primary carbon face.

Typical Temperature: -55°C (-67°F) up to 288°C (550°F)

Differential Pressure: 0.8 BAR (0.3 to 12 PSI)

Media: Air and oil

Our Added Value +

• The seal can operate effectively over a wide range of temperatures

•C
 ontrolled spring force adjusts the carbon face of minor change in
differential pressure

• Very thin cross-section minimizes drag

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 Life Sciences Market:
How Our Seals Operate in
Stringent Conditions

For more than 30 years, Saint-Gobain Seals has been a trusted

manufacturing partner to the medical, dental, analytical and
pharmaceutical markets. Whether the challenge is caustic chemical,
high pressure or cleanliness, we offer a solution to meet your stringent
requirements. Our sealing materials offer temperature capability from
-268°C- (450°F) to 316°C (600°F) and our seals offer pressure ratings from
vacuum up to 3,448 BAR (50,000 PSI).

Features/Benefits
• FDA Title 21 CFR 177.1550 compliance materials

• USP Class VI compliance materials

• Broad chemical compatibility

• Purity and cleanliness through Class 100 and 10K clean room
manufacturing

• Critical sealing

• Frictional sealing across a wide range of PV applications

Successful Life Sciences Applications

• HPLC/UHPLC

• Surgical tools

• Autoclave pumps

• Hematology analyzers

• Instrumentation

• Portable oxygen concentrators

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

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Life Sciences Market:
Case Studies

Autoclave Pump
Product: OmniSeal® seal with elastomer energizer

Specifications: Sealing in saturated steam

Typical Temperature: 21°C (70°F ) to 137°C (270°F)

Typical Pressure: 3.5 BAR (50 PSI)

Typical Speed 110 FPM (5,300 RPM)

Typical Motion: Rotary

Media: Saturated steam

Our Added Value +

• Works well in dry and poorly lubricated applications

• Accommodates shaft with small diameters and very tight tolerances

HPLC Instrumentation
Product: Custom OmniSeal® seal with APS spring

Specifications: Sealing at very high pressure

Typical Temperature: 20°C (68°F ) to 40°C (104°F)

Typical Pressure: 1,034 BAR (15,000 PSI)

Typical Speed: 50 cm/min. (1.64 ft./min.)

Typical Stroke Length: 5 mm (0.2 in.)

Typical Motion: Reciprocating

Media: UHPLC solutions

Our Added Value +

• Long-wearing jacket material

• Low friction

• Constant spring load

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 Electronics Market:
When Our Seals Take Innovation
and Technology to a New Level

At Saint-Gobain Seals, quality and innovation are of the utmost

importance. We have extensive experience in meeting sealing
requirements for various electronics applications. We have seals in
many different kinds of semiconductor processing equipment, including
etch chambers, deposition chambers, pumps and boosters, cryogenic
equipment, vacuum pumps and adhesive dispensing equipment. Our
design engineering team and technical staff provide customized solutions
that meet your needs. This process includes developing a prototype,
testing the solution, manufacturing the part to specifications and
delivering it on time.

Our product quality and capabilities are the reason we are the preferred
supplier for many large electronics and semiconductor corporations.

Features/Benefits
• High purity and cleanliness

• Wide range of sealing element sizes and materials

• Provides low outgassing

• Excellent dimensional stability under vacuum and pressure conditions

• Excellent chemical resistance to a wide range of fluids and gases

• Capable of handling wide temperature ranges: cryogenic to 232°C

(450°F)

• Functions well under high pressure in excess of 34 BAR (500 PSI)

• Good resistance to both dry and wet process chemistries

Successful Electronics Applications

• Processing pumps and boosters

• Etch, deposition and other chamber lids

• Vacuum pumps

• Cryogenic equipment

• Packaging equipment

• Adhesive dispensing equipment

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Electronics Market:
Case Studies

Micro-E Packaging Plunger Pump

Product: OmniSeal® 103A radial with skived I.D. lip
Chemically compatible with epoxy resin and
Specifications: installable in a closed groove

Typical Temperature: Ambient

Typical Pressure: 197 BAR (2,860 PSI)

Media: Epoxy resin

Our Added Value +

• Excellent wear performance

• Excellent fluid compatibility

Micro-E Packaging Hotmelt Dispenser

Product: OmniSeal® 400A radial
Chemically compatible with epoxy resin at high
Specifications: temperature working conditions

Typical Temperature: 200°C (392°F)

Typical Pressure: 200 BAR (2,900 PSI)

Media: Epoxy resin

Our Added Value +

• Excellent wear performance

• Excellent fluid compatibility

• Low friction seal design

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 How to Order Our Standard
OmniSeal® Products

Part Numbering System EXAMPLE: 23041-X2590-A0107

230 4 1 X2590 A01 07

Seal Type
230 (see pages 35-44)

Cross Section
4 (see pages 35-44)

Hardware Indicator
1 (always 0 for face seals,1 for ID, 2 for OD)
For face seal – hardware diameter is OD for
inside pressure – hardware diameter is ID
for outside pressure

Hardware Diameter
X2590 (in example = 259,0 mm)

Jacket Material
A01 (see pages 8-10)

Spring Material
07 (see page 13)

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OmniSeal® 103A

RADIAL SEAL Features

Standard Lip Skived I.D. Lip Skived O.D. Lip • Helical wound flat spring design

•H
 igh spring load with small
Standard Heel
deflection range
G Width
•S
 tandard spring force can be
Part No. 230 231 232 tailored to higher and lower loads

•A
 vailable in standard heel, extended
Extended Heel heel and flanged heel designs
G1 Width
•A
 vailable to fit in all aerospace,
Part No. 233 234 235 military and industrial gland sizes

Other shapes
Flanged Heel
available Benefits
G1 Width
on request
•E
 xcellent for static, intermittent and
slower dynamic applications
Part No. 236 237

•B
 etter sealing of light liquids and
gases

• Excellent in static face sealing

•E
 xcellent for applications that
SPRING COMPARISON: require extremely low leak rate
LOAD VS. DEFLECTION
• Easily installed in closed grooves
OmniSeal® 103A
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO®

4
OmniSeal® APS
3 OmniSeal® 400A
2
1

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7

Deflection (mm)

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 Radial Seals –
OmniSeal® Series 103A Hardware

ROD SEAL GLAND PISTON SEAL GLAND FLANGED SHAFT SEAL GLAND
G E G K Min. Typ.
G1 2 G1 G1
G2 G2 H
J
20°
20°
L 25°
C
L 20° L
20° Pressure
Pressure

K Min. Typ.

G1 G2
G

Pressure
Pressure Pressure

Gland Width for Gland Width for Gland Width for Standard
Standard OmniSeal® Seal Extended Heel OmniSeal® Seal OmniSeal® Seal Plus Back-up Ring

RADIAL SEAL GLAND DESIGNS

L
Cross- Nominal G G1 G2
Actual C H J E R Shaft
Section Cross- +0.30 +0.30 +0.30 K Min.
Cross- ±0.13 ±0.05 ±0.13 Nominal1 Max. Tol.
No. Section -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
Section
1 1/16" 1,42 - 1,47 2,4 3,8 5,3 1,0 3,4 0,40 0,80 0,10 0,10 -0,05
2 3/32" 2,26 - 2,31 3,6 4,6 6,2 1,5 4,3 0,60 0,90 0,13 0,10 -0,05
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 6,0 7,7 2,4 5,5 0,70 1,30 0,15 0,20 -0,05
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 8,5 10,8 3,0 8,4 0,80 1,80 0,18 0,25 -0,06
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 12,1 14,7 4,0 11,6 1,20 2,30 0,20 0,50 -0,07
See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18
1

ALTERNATE GLAND DESIGNS

Between Between
10 to 20% 10 to 20%
Pressure of Radial
Pressure of Radial
Pressure Cross
Cross
Section Pressure Section

Piston Seal Snap Ring Gland Rod Seal Snap Ring Gland Piston Seal Reduced Gland Rod Seal Reduced Gland

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OmniSeal® 400A

RADIAL SEAL Features

Standard Lip Skived I.D. Lip Skived O.D. Lip • Cantilevered finger spring design

• Low spring loading

Standard Heel
G Width •S
 tandard spring force can be
tailored to higher and lower loads
Part No. 220 221 222
•A
 vailable in standard heel, extended
heel and flanged heel designs
Extended Heel
G1 Width •A
 vailable to fit in all aerospace,
military and industrial gland sizes
Part No. 223 224 225
•A
 vailable in larger cross sections up
Other shapes to 3/4"
Flanged Heel
available
G1 Width
on request
Benefits
Part No. 226 227
• Provides more dynamic run-out

•A
 ccommodates wider gland
tolerances

• Provides very low friction

SPRING COMPARISON: • High- and low-pressure sealing

LOAD VS. DEFLECTION •E
 xcellent in rotary speeds from slow
OmniSeal® 103A to moderate
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO® •L
 ow hardware clamping force
4
required
OmniSeal® APS
3 OmniSeal® 400A • High-temperature sealing
2
•E
 xcellent in rotary face seal
1
applications
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
Deflection (mm)

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OmniSeal® Series 400A Hardware

ROD SEAL GLAND PISTON SEAL GLAND FLANGED SHAFT SEAL GLAND
G E G K Min. Typ.
G1 2 G1 G1
G2 G2 H
J
20°
20°
L 25°
C
L 20° L
20° Pressure
Pressure

K Min. Typ.

G1 G2
G

Pressure Pressure Pressure

Gland Width for Gland Width for Gland Width for Standard
Standard OmniSeal® Seal Extended Heel OmniSeal® Seal OmniSeal® Seal Plus Back-up Ring

RADIAL SEAL GLAND DESIGNS

L
Cross- Nominal G G1 G2
Actual C H J E R Shaft
Section Cross- +0.30 +0.30 +0.30 K Min.
Cross- ±0.13 ±0.05 ±0.13 Nominal1 Max. Tol.
No. Section -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
Section
1 1/16" 1,42 - 1,47 2,4 3,8 5,3 1,0 3,4 0,40 0,80 0,10 0,10 -0,05
2 3/32" 2,26 - 2,31 3,6 4,6 6,2 1,5 4,3 0,60 0,90 0,13 0,10 -0,05
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 6,0 7,7 2,4 5,5 0,70 1,30 0,15 0,20 -0,05
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 8,5 10,8 3,0 8,4 0,80 1,80 0,18 0,25 -0,06
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 12,1 14,7 4,0 11,6 1,20 2,30 0,20 0,50 -0,07
See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18
1

ALTERNATE GLAND DESIGNS

Between
Between 10 to 20%
10 to 20% of Radial
of Radial Cross
Pressure Pressure Cross Pressure
Pressure Section
Section

Piston Seal Snap Ring Gland Rod Seal Snap Ring Gland Piston Seal Reduced Gland Rod Seal Reduced Gland

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OmniSeal® APS

RADIAL SEAL Features

Standard Lip Skived I.D. Lip Skived O.D. Lip • Coiled wire spring design

• Very low spring loading

Standard Heel
G Width • Very low stress on spring

Part No. 730 731 732 •C

 onstant spring loading over a wide
range of deflection

Extended Heel •T
 he standard spring load can be
G1 Width increased or decreased

Part No. 733 734 735

Benefits
Other shapes •P
 ermits large wear allowance in the
Flanged Heel
available seal jacket
G1 Width
on request
•G
 reat in small diameter and smaller
cross section sealing housing
Part No. 736 737
•C
 an be installed in closed glands
without damaging the seal

•V
 ery good for applications that
require low friction in dynamic
SPRING COMPARISON: conditions
LOAD VS. DEFLECTION
OmniSeal® 103A
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO®

4
OmniSeal® APS
3 OmniSeal® 400A
2
1

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7

Deflection (mm)

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OmniSeal® Series APS Hardware

ROD SEAL GLAND PISTON SEAL GLAND FLANGED SHAFT SEAL GLAND
G E G K Min. Typ.
G1 2 G1 G1
G2 G2 H
J
20°
20°
L 25°
C
L 20° L
20° Pressure
Pressure

K Min. Typ.

G1 G2
G

Pressure Pressure Pressure

Gland Width for Gland Width for Gland Width for Standard
Standard OmniSeal® Seal Extended Heel OmniSeal® Seal OmniSeal® Seal Plus Back-up Ring

RADIAL SEAL GLAND DESIGNS

L
Cross- Nominal G G1 G2
Actual C H J E R Shaft
Section Cross- +0.30 +0.30 +0.30 K Min.
Cross- ±0.13 ±0.05 ±0.13 Nominal1 Max. Tol.
No. Section -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
Section
1 1/16" 1,42 - 1,47 2,4 3,8 5,3 1,0 3,4 0,40 0,80 0,10 0,10 -0,05
2 3/32" 2,26 - 2,31 3,6 4,6 6,2 1,5 4,3 0,60 0,90 0,13 0,10 -0,05
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 6,0 7,7 2,4 5,5 0,70 1,30 0,15 0,20 -0,05
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 8,5 10,8 3,0 8,4 0,80 1,80 0,18 0,25 -0,06
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 12,1 14,7 4,0 11,6 1,20 2,30 0,20 0,50 -0,07
See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18
1

ALTERNATE GLAND DESIGNS

Pressure Between
Between
10 to 20% 10 to 20%
of Radial of Radial
Pressure Pressure
Cross Cross
Section Section
Pressure

Piston Seal Snap Ring Gland Rod Seal Snap Ring Gland Piston Seal Reduced Gland Rod Seal Reduced Gland

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OmniSeal® RP II

RADIAL SEAL Features

Standard Lip • Wrapped and formed ribbon spring

• Very high spring loading

Standard Heel
G Width
• Most resilient spring

Part No. 320 •O

 nly available in radial-type seal
design

Extended Heel •T
 he standard spring load can be
G1 Width increased or decreased

Part No. 323

Benefits
Flanged Heel •R
 ugged, durable seal ideal for the
G1 Width most severe mechanical conditions
where other seals fail
Part No. 326

SPRING COMPARISON:
LOAD VS. DEFLECTION
OmniSeal® 103A
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO®

4
OmniSeal® APS
3 OmniSeal® 400A
2
1

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7

Deflection (mm)

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OmniSeal® Series RP II Hardware

ROD SEAL GLAND PISTON SEAL GLAND FLANGED SHAFT SEAL GLAND
G E G K Min. Typ.
G1 2 G1 G1
G2 G2 H
J
20°
20°
L 25°
C
L 20° L

20° Pressure
Pressure

K Min. Typ.

G1 G2
G

Pressure Pressure Pressure

Gland Width for Gland Width for Gland Width for Standard
Standard OmniSeal® Seal Extended Heel OmniSeal® Seal OmniSeal® Seal Plus Back-up Ring

RADIAL SEAL GLAND DESIGNS

L
Cross- Nominal G G1 G2
Actual C H J E R Shaft
Section Cross- +0.30 +0.30 +0.30 K Min.
Cross- ±0.13 ±0.05 ±0.13 Nominal1 Max. Tol.
No. Section -0.00 -0.00 -0.00
Section
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 6,0 7,7 2,4 5,5 0,70 1,30 0,15 0,20 -0,05
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 8,5 10,8 3,0 8,4 0,80 1,80 0,18 0,25 -0,06
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 12,1 14,7 4,0 11,6 1,20 2,30 0,20 0,50 -0,07

See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18

1

ALTERNATE GLAND DESIGNS

Between
Between 10 to 20%
Pressure 10 to 20%
Pressure of Radial
of Radial Cross
Pressure Pressure
Cross Section
Section

Piston Seal Snap Ring Gland Rod Seal Snap Ring Gland Piston Seal Reduced Gland Rod Seal Reduced Gland

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OmniSeal® 103A, 400A,
APS & RACO®

FACE SEAL Features

Inside Face Seal Outside Face Seal •H
 eavy duty, high load RACO®
(Internally Pressurized) (Externally Pressurized) spring design

•A
 vailable in large cross sections
Shape and diameters

Series Part No.

103A 400A 103A 400A Benefits
238 228 239 229
•C
 ontinuous spring contact along
the entire sealing lip
Shape
•E
 xcellent in extreme static
sealing conditions involving
APS RACO® APS RACO® cryogenic fluids, ultra high
Series Part No. 738 348 739 349
vacuum and light gases

• Withstands
 high torque and
clamping force

• Resists permanent set

• Excellent in marine loading arms

SPRING COMPARISON:
LOAD VS. DEFLECTION
OmniSeal® 103A
Load (N per mm circumference)

6 OmniSeal® RP II
5 OmniSeal® RACO®

4
OmniSeal® APS
3 OmniSeal® 400A
2
1

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7

Deflection (mm)

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OmniSeal® Series Hardware

INSIDE FACE SEALS OUTSIDE FACE SEALS

A A
DIA. DIA. Ref.
G B DIA. Ref. G B DIA.

L L

See page 20 for surface See page 20 for surface

finish recommendations finish recommendations

FACE SEAL GLAND DESIGNS

Nominal L
Section G R
Cross- Cross-
No. Min. Max.
Section Section
1 1/16" 1,42 - 1,47 2,4 0,10
2 3/32" 2,26 - 2,31 3.6 0,10
3 1/8" 3,07 - 3,12 4,8 0,20
4 3/16" 4,72 - 4,78 7,1 0,25
5 1/4" 6,05 - 6,12 9,5 0,50
See extrusion gap recommendations on page 18
1

MINIMAL SEAL DIAMETERS

OmniSeal® RACO® 1100A OmniSeal® 103A, 400A & APS OmniSeal® RP II
Contact our Technical Support for Contact our Technical Support for Contact our Technical Support
information on sizes smaller than in information on sizes smaller than for information on sizes smaller
the table below. in the table below. than in the table below.

For Face Seal Designs

Cross Cross
Min. I.D. Min. 0.D. Min. I.D.
Section Cross Section
Min. I.D.
2 14,5 19,0 Section 3 30
3 19,0 25,5 1 20 4 30
4 35,0 38,0 2 20 5 50
5 95,0 102,0 3 25
4 35
5 50

For Radial Seal Designs

Cross
Min. I.D.
Section
1 5
2 6
3 7,5
4 13
5 17

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OmniSeal® Installation

Unlike elastomeric and polyurethane seals, OmniSeal® spring-energized

seals resist stretching. Similarly, our seals can scratch and take a
permanent set much more easily. Care should be taken while installing
OmniSeal® seals to avoid seal damage. The seals should be installed in
open or split groove designs to avoid stretching or compressing the seal.

To avoid seal damage when installing OmniSeal® seals in closed (non-split)

or partially open grooves, please use special installation tools. Saint-Gobain
Seals can design installation tools for your specific needs. The hardware
surface should be free of scratches and sharp edges that can cause
permanent damage to the seal.

If the OmniSeal® seal is installed in a piston housing, the seal must be

stretched. An installation tool with a ramp and sleeve is recommended Ramp
for this type of application. The seal is easily transferred to the sleeve by
loading from the ramp side and moved from the sleeve onto the gland
using a pusher. During the process, the seal will expand and normally
will require recovery time to return to its nominal diameter. If the Ramp Spacer
installation has to be done immediately, a mechanical compression tool is
recommended. The ramp in the tool will compress the seal to its original
diameter. The tool should be allowed to remain in place on top of the
OmniSeal® seal for approximately one minute to allow the seal to return to
its original diameter.

For installation in a bore housing, the OmniSeal® seal must be compressed.

This can be done by loading the seal inside the sleeve of the installation
tool. Position the sleeve adjacent to the housing and transfer the seal onto
the housing using a pusher. Use a resizing tool with a ramp to return the Hardware

seal to its original dimension.

Note: To install two or more OmniSeal® products into closed glands on a

Resizing
common shaft, install the farthest seal first. Use a simple spacer to adjust
the ramp and position the next seal and gland for installation.

Larger diameter seals may not require a special installation tool if the
seal can be pushed onto the housing with minimal force. When allowed, Installation into bore

lubricants (grease, oil, etc.) compatible with the media to be sealed can
ease assembly.

OmniSeal® 400A, APS and 103A seals can be installed into closed glands Sleeve

if needed. Spring Ring II and RP II seals are not recommended for closed Pusher

gland installation because of possible damage to the spring. Similarly, Resizing Tool

small diameter 400A type seals are not recommended for installation
in closed grooves. Seals with larger diameters are typically easier to
install in closed grooves. For seals that have a diameter to cross-section
ratio smaller than 20:1, please consult our Technical Support team at Locator
[email protected] or refer to the back page for site
contact information.

Warning: To avoid damage to the jacket and spring, do not use hand tools
such as screwdrivers to force OmniSeal® seals into closed glands. Please Installation of OmniSeal® APS seal in closed rod gland (left);
Completion of installation (right)
contact our Technical Support team when working with a closed gland
design. Refer to the back cover for specific site contact information.

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 Special Seal Designs

Anti-Blowout Rod Seals

This unique design has been used in the valve industry for more than 50 years. In
applications requiring the rod to disengage from the seal, the anti-blowout design
prevents the dynamic sealing lip from deforming under pressure.

Anti-Blowout Ball Valve Seals

Ball valve seals are machined to the exact tolerances called for by manufacturers.
A highly successful example of this type of seal is the anti-blowout design, which is
used in petrochemical valves. Our engineers assist customers in designing a captive
anti-blowout feature into hardware.

Integral Piston Seals

For small diameter applications at moderate pressures, the integral piston seal is an
innovative approach to reducing the number of precision machined metal parts and
components. In addition to allowing easy assembly, this design serves as a seal and as
a guide bearing.

Bidirectional Seals

This versatile design combines two seals and a guide bearing into a one-piece
component. The bidirectional seal is recommended for moderate temperature/
pressure applications where simple assembly and quick replacement are
required. When designed without an inside diameter it also serves as a floating
piston.

Sanitary Seals

The JS design shields the spring from the media, prevents entrapment in the
spring and allows easier cleaning. This design is excellent in food filling and other
dispensing equipment.

OmniGasket™ Seals

OmniGasket™ seals are spring-energized seals retained in a metal plate designed

to customer specifications. This seal saves hardware design and machining
costs and offer easy change out of the seals in the field. These advantages have
made OmniGasket™ seals preferred for use in gas turbine engine and aerospace
hydraulic applications.

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Special Seal Designs

Formed Seals

Our formed seals are a unique specialty sealing product. Saint-Gobain Seals has
the ability to manufacture most of the major seal cross sections in special shapes
to fit the customer’s hardware. Successful applications of formed seals include
aerospace access doors and liquid heat exchangers.

High-Pressure Seals with Back-up Rings

A number of design options are available for high-pressure sealing problems.

Back-up rings can be configured into most seal types to prevent extrusion of
the jacket material. Pressure actuated back-up rings are often recommended for
closing multiple gaps or for dealing with hardware side loads.

Belleville Spring Seals

Face seals energized with Belleville washers provide high deflection without risk
of the spring collapsing. Another advantage of a Belleville seal is that they can be
manufactured in smaller diameters than most spring-energized seals.

LFE and HPHT Seals with V-Packings and T-Spacers

In response to the critical need for low fugitive emissions (LFE) from valves,
Saint-Gobain Seals developed a range of high-performance stem sealing systems that
protect the environment and adhere to the most stringent standards of the oil and
gas industry. OmniSeal® LFE designs that comply with ISO-15848 and Shell SPE 77-312
are available. In some applications, the back pressure can reach levels high enough to
damage the seal. A T-Spacer can prevent damage to the lips of the OmniSeal® seal.

Multiple Energizers

If the cross section of the seal is too big compared to the other seal dimensions, a
multiple spring design may be preferred.

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 Chemical Compatibility Guide

Type Type
Hastelloy® Hastelloy®
Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy® Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy®
C-276 C-276
SS SS
Acetaldehyde A C — A A A Ammonium Nitrate A A1 B1 A1 B —
Acetamide A A — A — ­— Ammonium
A1 A2 — A B —
Acetate Solvent A A — A A A Persulfate
Acetic Acid A A2 A D A A Ammonium Phosphate:
Acetic Acid, 20% A A A B A A Dibasic A2 A2 — B B —
Acetic Acid, 80% A A — D A A Monobasic A A B1 B B —
Acetic Acid, Glacial A D — C A A Tribasic A C — B B —
Acetic Anhydride A D B B A A Ammonium Sulfate — A1 B1 B B A
Acetone A B B A A A Amyl Acetate A C1 C1 A A —
Acetyl Chloride Amyl Alcohol A2 B1 A A A A
A D ­— A A A
(dry) Amyl Chloride A D — A2 A1 —
Acetylene A D A A — A Aniline A C D A B —
Acrylonitrile A A ­ — A1 B — Aniline
A D — D D —
Adipic Acid A A ­— A1 — — Hydrochioride
Alcohols: Antimony
A B2 — B A2 B1
Arnyl A B2 ­ A A A A Trichloride
Benzyl A D ­— A A A Aqua Regia A B1
C1
D C D
Butyl A A — A A A Arochlor 1248 A C1 C1 B A —
Discertone A B1 — A A A Aromatic
— C C1 — — —
Hydrocarbons
Ethyl A B A A A A
Arsenic Acid A B2
— A2
B —
Hexyl A A — A A A
Asphalt A1 A1 B1 B — —
Isobutyl A2 A2 — A A A
Barium Carbonate A B2 — B1 B —
Isopropyl A2 A2 A B A A
Barium Chloride A A1 B1 A1 B —
Methyl A A1 B A A A
Barium Cyanide A1 B — A1 A —
Octyl — A — A C A
Barium Hydroxide A B2 B1 B B —
Propyl A A2 — A A A
Barium Nitrate A B2 A A A A
Aluminum Chloride A B2 C B A B
Barium Sulfate A B2 D B A —
Aluminum Chloride,
A B2 — D A C Barium Sulfide A B2 — B — —
20%
Aluminum Fluoride A A2 — D B C Benzaldehyde A1 A1 B B A —
Aluminum Benzene A C1 C B B —
A A2 — A1 B — Benzene Sulfonic
Hydroxide A A1 B B B —
Aluminum Nitrate A A2 — A — — Acid
Alum. Potassium Benzoic Acid A1 A1 D B B1 —
A A2 D C — Benzol A C1 C A1 B —
Sulfate
Aluminum Sulfate A A2 B1 B B — Boric Acid A A2 A1 B2 A —
Alums A A D — B — Bromine A D D D A C
Amines A2 C1 A1 A B A Butadiene D — A C — —
Ammonia 10% A C1 — A A A Butane A C1 — A2 A A
Ammonia Nitrate A A — A — A Butylacetate A C1 B B A —
Ammonia, Butylene A B1 — A — —
A B2 D A B A
Anhydrous Butyric Acid D B1 B2 A1 — —
Ammonia, Liquid A C1 — B2 B B Calcium Bisulfide A B1 B1 B A —
Ammonium Acetate A A — B — — Calcium Carbonate A B1 — A1 B —
Ammonium Calcium Chloride A B2 A1 C2 A C
A A2 — D B C
Bifluoride Calcium Hydroxide A A2 B1 B1 A A
Ammonium Calcium
A B2 — B B — A A1 C1 C1 B C
Carbonate Hypochlorite
Ammonium
A A 2
A 1
C D A
Chloride
Ammonium
A A1 C A1 B A
Hydroxide

Key
A: No Effect/Excellent
B: Minor Effect
C: Moderate Effect/Fair
D: Severe Effect/Not Recommended
1
Satisfactory up to 72°F (22°C)
2
Satisfactory up to 120°F (48°C)

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Type Type
Hastelloy® Hastelloy®
Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy® Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy®
C-276 C-276
SS SS
Calcium Oxide A B1 A A A A Disthylamine D D — A A A
Calcium Sulfate A B1 — B B — Diethylene Glycol A2 B2 — A1 B1 A
Carbon Bisulfide — — C1 A — — Dimethyl
D A — A — —
Carbon Dioxide A A1 A A A A Formamide
Carbon Dioxide Diphenyl Oxide A1
— — B1
B1
—
A A1 A1 A A A
(Dry) Epsom Salts A A2 — A B A
Carbon Dioxide Ethane A — — A — A
A A1 — A A A
(Wet) Ethanol A B — A A A
Carbon Disulfide A C1
— A1
B — Ethanolamine A1 — — A B —
Carbon Monoxide A A2 A A B A Ether A D — A B1 A
Carbon Ethyl Acetate A D B B A A
A D D B A1 A
Tetrachloride Ethyl Benzoate A C2 — — — —
Carbonic Acid A B2 D A1 A2 — Ethyl Chloride A C1 C A B1 —
Catsup — — — A — A Ethylene Bromide A D — A B —
Chlorinated Glue — — — — — — Ethylene Chloride A D — B — —
Chlorine Water A B1 — C2 A A Ethylene
Chlorine, Anhydrous A D — B B —
A D — C1 D — Chlorohydrin
Liquid Ethylene Diamine A A1 — B1 C —
Chlorine, Dry A D D A1 A2 A Ethylene Dichloride A D C B B —
Chlorobenzene Ethylene Glycol A D A B B1 A
B C1 D A A —
(Mono)
Ethylene Oxide A A A B A A
Chloroform A1 C1 D A A1 A
Patty Acids A D — B A A
Chlorosulfonic Acid A D D D A1 —
Ferric Chloride A A1 C D B2 C
Chromic acid 5% A D D B B B
Ferric Nitrate A A2 — B B1 B
Chromic Acid 10% A D D B A B
Ferric Sulfate A A2 — B1 A1 B
Chromic Acid 30% A D D B2 D B
Ferrous Chloride A A2 — D B1 C
Chromic Acid 50% A D D C B C
Ferrous Sulfate A A2 — B B B
Cider — B B1 A — A
Fluboric Acid A A2 — B A1 —
Citric Acid A D A1 B1 A A
Fluorine D D — C B1 C
Clorox (Bleach) A — — A A A
Fluosilcic Acid A A2 — C B —
Coffee — — — A A A
Formaldehyde 40% A D B A1 B A
Copper Chloride A — A1 D — —
Formaldehyde 100% A B — C A A
Copper Cyanide A B2 — B A1 —
Formic Acid A D B B1 A A
Copper Fluoborate — — — D B —
Freon 11 A C A A A A
Copper Nitrate A A2 — A B2 —
Freon 12 A A1 A B1 A A
Copper Sulfate 5% A A2 A1 B A —
Freon 22 A — — A A A
Copper Sulfate >5% A A2 A1 B A —
Freon 113 A — A — A A
Cream A — — A — A
Freon TF A — A A A A
Cresola — C1 D A2 B2 —
Fruit Juice A A — A A A
Cresylic Acid A B1 — A1 B1 —
Fuel Oils B B — A A1 A
Cyclohexane A B1 A1 A1 B —
Furan Resin A D — A1 B —
Cyclohexanone A D — A1 A1 —
Furfural A D — A B —
Detergents A D — A2 B A
Galic Acid B A — A B1 —
Diacetone Alcohol A A — B1 — —
Gasoline B A A A A A
Dichloroethane A1 C1 — C1 A —
Diesel Fuel A C1 A1 B A Key
Diethyl Ether A — C B1 B1 A A: No Effect/Excellent
B: Minor Effect
C: Moderate Effect/Fair
D: Severe Effect/Not Recommended
1
Satisfactory up to 72°F (22°C)
2
Satisfactory up to 120°F (48°C)

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 Chemical Compatibility Guide

Type Type
Hastelloy® Hastelloy®
Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy® Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy®
C-276 C-276
SS SS
Gelatin A A2 — A2 A A Iodine A A1 B D A D
Glucose A A2 — A1 A A Isopropyl Acetate A B2 C C B —
Glue, PVA A A2 A A1 A A Isopropyl Ether A1 B — A A A
Glycerin A A1 A A2 A A Jet Fuel
A D — A A A
Glycolic Acid A A2 — A A A (JP3,4,5,6,8)
Grape Juice A B — A — A Jet fuel (JP9, 10) A D — A A A
Grease A — — — A A Kerosene A C1 C A B A
Heptane A B1 — A A A Ketones A C1 — A A A
Hexane A D A A A A Lacquer Thinners A A2 D A1 A A
Honey A B — A A A Lacquers A A2 — A1 A A
Hydraulic Oil (Petro) A C — A A A Lactic Acid A A1 D B1 B1 —
Hydraulic Oil Lard A A — A A A
A A — A A A
(Synthetic) Latex A — — A2 A A
Hydrazine C — C A — — Lead Acetate A A2 — B1 B1 —
Hydrobromic Acid Lead Sulfamate B A1 — C — —
— B2 — D A C
20% Ligroin A A — — — —
Hydrobromic Acid Lime A1 A — A — A
A B 1
— D C D
100% Lubricants A D A A2 A A
Hydrochloric Acid Magnesium
A A2 B D A1 B A1 B — B1 B1 —
20% Carbonate
Hydrochloric Acid Magnesium Chloride A A1 C D A2 —
A B2 C D B C
37%
Magnesium
Hydrochloric Acid A A2 C B1 A A
A — — D A B Hydroxide
100%
Magnesium Nitrate A A2
— B1
A A
Hydrocyanic Acid A A2 C B1 A —
Magnesium Sulfate A A2 — A B —
Hydrocyanic Acid
A — — — — — Maleic Acid A B2 — A B —
Gas 10%
Malic Acid A B2 — A B —
Hydrofluoric Acid
A A2 — D B C Mayonnaise A D — C A A
20%
Hydrofluoric Acid Melamine A — — — — —
A A 1
D D B C Mercuric Chloride
50% A A B C C D
Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute)
A C1 D D B C Mercuric Cyanide B A — A A —
75%
Hydrofluoric Acid Mercury A A B A A2 A
A — D B1 B C Methane A — — A A A
100%
Hydrofluosilicic Methanol A A1 B A A A
A B 2
— C 2
B C
Acid 20% Methyl Acetate A B1 — A A A
Hydrofluosilicic Methyl Acrylate — — — A — —
A B1 — D B C
Acid 100% Methyl Alcohol 10% A A1 B A A A
Hydrogen Gas A A 2
A A A A Methyl Bromide A C1 — B1 — —
Hydrogen Peroxide Methyl Cellosoive A — — A — —
A A — B2 A D
10% Methyl Chloride A C1 — — B B
Hydrogen Peroxide Methyl Dichloride — — — B1 — —
A C2 — B2 A D
30%
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Hydrogen Peroxide A B2 B A A A
A C2 — B2 A D (MEK)
50%
Methyl Isobutyl
Hydrogen Peroxide A C B A A A
A C2 — B2 A D Ketone
100%
Methyl Isopropyl
Hydrogen Sulfide A D — B1 — A
A A — C A A Ketone
(Aqua)
Methylamine A A1
— A — —
Hydrogen Sulfide
A A A C1 A A Methylene Chloride A C D A B —
(Dry)
MIL-H-5606 A — — A — —
Hydroquinone A A — B B —
MIL-L-7808 A — — A — —
Hydroxyacetic Acid
A A — — — — MIL-L-23699 A — — A — —
70%
MIL-H-46170 A — — A — —
Key Milk A A — A A A
A: No Effect/Excellent Mineral Spirits A B — A B A
B: Minor Effect
C: Moderate Effect/Fair
D: Severe Effect/Not Recommended
1
Satisfactory up to 72°F (22°C)
2
Satisfactory up to 120°F (48°C)

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Chemical Compatibility Guide

Type Type
Hastelloy® Hastelloy®
Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy® Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy®
C-276 C-276
SS SS
Molasses A A — A A A Oleic Acid A C2 A A A2 A
Monoethanolamine A C — A — A Oleum 25% A D C B2 A —
Mustard A A — A A A Oleum 100% A D — A D —
Naphtha B A1 B A B A Oxalic Acid (Cold) A1 A2 D B B B
Nephthanlene A C B A A A Ozone A A C B — A
Nickel Chloride A A — D B C Paraffin A B — A B A
Nickel Sulfate A2 A — B1 B — Pentane A D — C A A
Nitric Acid (5-10%) A B C A A1 A Pentane A D — C A A
Nitric Acid (20%) A C D A A1 A Perchloric Acid A B — C B —
Nitric Acid (50%) A B1 D A2 A1 A Perchloroethylene A D C B B —
Nitric Acid A C1 D A1 B1 A Petroletum C B — A A —
(Concentrated) Phenol (10%) A B — B B —
Nitrobenzene A C1 D B D — Phosphoric Acid
A A — D A2 C
Nitrous Acid A — — B D — (<40%)
Nitrous Oxide A C — B B — Phosphoric Acid
A B1 — D A2 C
Oils: (>40%)
Aniline A — D A B A Phosphoric Acid
A B 1
— D A 2
—
Castor A — B1 A — A (Crude)
Cocoa Nut A A — A A A Photographic
A A — A B —
Developer
Cod Liver A — — A A A
Phthalic Anhydride A — — A A —
Corn A A A A A A
Picric Acid A A — B B —
Cotton Seed A A A1 A A A
Potash — A1 D B B A
Creosote A C D B B A
Potassium
Diesel Fuel A A A1 A B A A A — B B —
Bicarbonate
Fuel A B A A A1 A
Potassium Bromide A A — B B —
Ginger A — — D — A
Potassium Chlorate A A1 — B1 B —
Lemon A — — A — A
Potassium Chloride A A1 B B1 A B
Linseed A A B1 A B A
Potassium
Mineral A B1 A A A A A1 A — B1 A —
Chromate
Olive A1 A1 — A A A Potassium Cyanide
Orange — C1 — A A A A A B B 1
B —
Sols.
Palm A A — A — A Potassium
Peanut A A — A — A A A C B B B
Dichromate
Peppermint A — — A — A Potassium
A A1 — B B —
Pine A D — A — A Ferrocyanide
Rapeseed A D — A — A Potassium
A A D B B 1
B
Rosin A B2 — A1 A A Hydroxide
Sesame Seed A — — A — A Potassium Nitrate A B B B B1 —
Silicone A A A A A A Potassium
A A D B1 A1 —
Soybean A A1 B A A A Permanganate
Tanning — — — A — A Potassium Sulfate A A2
B B 1
B 1
—
Transformer A C1 — A — A Potassium Sulfide A A2 — B — —
Turbine A C — A — A Propane (liquefied) A C1 A A A A
Propylene Glycor A B2 — B B B
Pyridine A C — B B —
Pyrogallic Acid A B1 C A B —
Rosins A B1 — A1 — A
Rum — — — A — A
Rust Inhibitors — — — A2 A1 —
Salad Dressings — — — A — A
Sea Water A A2 A C A A
Shellac (bleached) A A1 — A — A

Key
A: No Effect/Excellent
B: Minor Effect
C: Moderate Effect/Fair
D: Severe Effect/Not Recommended
1
Satisfactory up to 72°F (22°C)
2
Satisfactory up to 120°F (48°C)

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 Chemical Compatibility Guide

Type Type
Hastelloy® Hastelloy®
Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy® Chemicals PTFE UHMWPE TPE 304 Elgiloy®
C-276 C-276
SS SS
Silicone A — A A — A Sulfur Chloride A C1 — D A A
Silver Bromide A A — D A — Sulfur Dioxide A B1 C D C —
Silver Nitrate A A — B A — Sulfur Dioxide (dry) A A1 C D B B
Skydrol 500B A — D A — — Sulfur Hexaflouride — B — — — A
Soap Solutions A D A A A A Sulfur Trioxide A — — A — —
Sodium Acetate A A — B A A Sulfur Trioxide (dry) A C1 — D B —
Sodium Aluminate A — — A B — Sulfuric Acid
A A1 — D B1 D
Sodium Bicarbonate A A2 — A B1 — (10-75%)
Sodium Bisulfate A A2 C D B2 — Sulfuric Acid
A B 1
C C B 1
C
Sodium Bisulfide A A2 B B1 B — (75-100%)
Sodium Borate A A2 B B2 A — Sulfuric Acid (<10%) A A1 A D B1 D
Sodium Carbonate A B2 — A A — Sulfuric Acid
A C B C A1 C
(cold conc)
Sodium Chlorate A B2 — A B1 —
Sulfuric Acid
Sodium Chloride A A2 A B A A A D — B1 A A
(hot conc)
Sodium Chromate A — — B1 A —
Sulfurous Acid A B2
— B2 B —
Sodium Cyanide A A2 B A1 A A
Tallow A C — A — A
Sodium Fluoride A1 A2 — D A B
Tannic Acid A B2 A B1 B1 —
Sodium Hydroxide
A D B B B B Tanning Liquors A A1 — A2 B B
(20%)
Tartaric Acid A A1 C C2 B —
Sodium Hydroxide
A D C B C B Tetrachloroethane A — — B A A
(50%)
Sodium Hydroxide Tetrachloroethylene A B — — — A
A1 D — C A1 B Tetrahydrofuran A C1 B A A A
(80%)
Sodium Tin Salts A — — — C —
Hypochlorite A B2 D D B C Toluene (toluol) A C1 B A A A
(100%) Trichloroacetic Acid A A — D B —
Sodium Trichloroethane A — — B A A
Hypochlorite A A A C A B Trichloroethylene A D — B A A
(<20%)
Trichloropropane A1 — — A A A
Sodium Hyposulfate A — — A — —
Tricresylphosphate A B1 — B A —
Sodium
A A 1
— A — — Triethylamine A — — A — A
Metaphosphate
Trisodium Phospate A A A B A —
Sodium Metasilicate A — — A A —
Turpentine A D — A B A
Sodium Nitrate A A2 — B1 B —
Urea A A — B B B
Sodium Perborate A A1 — B B B
Uric Acid A B — B B —
Sodium Peroxide A A — A B A
Varnish A A — A A A
Sodium
A A — B A — Vegetable Juice A — — A — A
Polyphosphate
Sodium Silicate A A2 — A B — Vinegar A A — A A A
Sodium Sulfate A A2 — B B — Water Acid, Mine A A2 — B A A
Sodium Sulfite A B1 — B B1 — Water, Distilled A A2 — A A A
Sodium Tetraborate A A2 — B B — Water, Fresh A1 A2 A A A A
Sodium Thiosulfate Water, Salt A A2 A B A A
A A 1
— A 2
— — Whiskey & Wines A C — A — A
(hypo)
Stannic Chloride A A2 — D B C White Liquor (pulp
A A2 — A A A
Stannous Chloride A B2 C C2 B B mill)
Starch A B — A — A Xylene A B B B A A
Stearic Acid A B1 C B B — Zinc Chloride A A1 A B B —
Stoddard Solvent A C1 — A A —
Styrene A — D A D —
Sugar (liquids) A — — A A A
Sulfate (liquors) A A2 — B B B

Key
A: No Effect/Excellent
B: Minor Effect
C: Moderate Effect/Fair
D: Severe Effect/Not Recommended
1
Satisfactory up to 72°F (22°C)
2
Satisfactory up to 120°F (48°C)

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Application Data Form

Name  RADIAL SEAL GROOVES

(ROD/PISTON)
Title 
G G
Company  (Rod Seal) (Piston Seal)

Address 

City 
B Diameter (Rod Seal)
State  A Diameter (Piston Seal)
A Diameter (Rod Seal)
B Diameter (Piston Seal)
Zip 

Phone number

Fax 
FACE SEAL GROOVE
Email address 
G
(Face Seal)
Date 

Device/Application 

Fluid/Gas to be Sealed 
A
Temperature (Max./Op./Min.)  Diameter
(Face Seal)
Pressure (Max./Op./Min.) 
B Diameter (Face Seal)
Seal Application:
[ ] Static [ ] Rotary/Oscillatory [ ] Linear/Reciprocating Motion

Rotary/Oscillatory–RPM 

Life Requirement 
Please fax or
Allowable Leakage 
email a copy of
Linear/Reciprocating–Stroke Length 
the completed
Strokes per Min 
Application Data
Form to:
Seal is: [ ] Radial/Rod [ ] Radial/Piston
[ ] Face/Internal Press. [ ] Face/External Press. Saint-Gobain Seals

A Diameter Tolerance Fax:

+32 3 4506601
B Diameter Tolerance
Email:
Can gland be changed?: [ ] Yes [ ] No
[email protected]
G Dimension Tolerance

Hardware:
Dynamic Surface Static Surface

Material HRC
HRC

Hardness Ra
Ra

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 Terms and Conditions

1. General
1.1. All contracts of sale concluded with Saint-Gobain are governed exclusively by the present general conditions.
1.2. C
 lauses departing from the present general conditions shall only be valid if they have been accepted in writing by Saint-Gobain and shall only
apply to the contract within which they have been taken.
2. Orders
Cancellation of an order for any reasons whatsoever shall be valid only if accepted by Saint-Gobain expressly and in writing. In the absence of such
an agreement, Saint-Gobain reserves the right either to require specific performance of the contract, or to record a unilateral cancellation thereof by
the purchaser, keeping the deposit paid and demanding an indemnity of 20% of the value of the order, without prejudice to Saint-Gobain losses and
damages suffered by it.
3. Delivery
3.1. T
 he purchaser may take delivery of the products himself from the premises of Saint-Gobain or have them delivered. If the purchaser wishes to
take delivery of the products himself, those which have not been collected within 15 days of their availability will automatically be sent to the
purchaser at his own expense and he will be billed for them. Saint-Gobain may also consider that the sale has been cancelled unilaterally by the
purchaser and in that case, may enact article 2 above.
3.2. The purchaser may have the products delivered. In this case, the transportation and delivery will be at the expense and risk of the purchaser.
3.3. T
 he delivery date indicated by Saint-Gobain will be considered as being purely indicative and shall not be binding thereupon. Late delivery may
under no circumstances allow the purchaser to claim damages or cancellation of sale.
4. Conditions of payment
4.1. Invoices from Saint-Gobain are – unless indicated to the contrary on the invoice – payable in Belgium, net without discount or deduction, and
without costs for Saint-Gobain, by the due date appearing on said invoices.
4.2. Without prejudice to Saint-Gobain, lack of payment, whether partial or total, for an invoice on its due date will incur late payment interest
charges without further notice at a rate of 12% per annum, as well as an indemnity equal to 15% of the amount invoiced with a minimum of €125
(hundred-twenty-five Euros).
4.3. In the case of non-payment, Saint-Gobain may cancel the sale ipso jure by mail sent eight days after a reminder has been sent and not acted
upon, without prejudice to its right to claim reimbursement for the costs incurred and compensation for losses and damages suffered.
4.4. The products delivered shall remain the property of Saint-Gobain until complete payment of the price, interest, costs and taxes. However, the
risks shall be borne by the purchaser from the moment the products leave the stores of Saint-Gobain.
4.5. The issue of negotiable securities in payment shall not entail any novation (substitution of a new obligation for an old one).
5. Acceptance of products
5.1. T
 he purchaser is responsible for verifying the conformity to standard of the products within 8 (eight) days from the delivery date and to inform
Saint-Gobain in writing of any non-conformity or problem within the same period. At the end of this period, the products will be considered to
have been accepted and to be devoid of any defect. Without prejudice to article 8 below, any claim reaching Saint-Gobain after this period has
elapsed will not be accepted and may not involve Saint-Gobain's liability in any way whatsoever.
5.2. If the products delivered do not conform to the order or if they have been sent to the purchaser in error by Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain shall in
any case be limited to the replacement of the defective products. The costs incurred in returning the products to Saint-Gobain, as well as the
costs of a new delivery to the purchaser will be borne by the latter.
5.3. If it appears that the purchaser has wrongly invoked non-conformity or error on the part of Saint-Gobain, the purchaser shall be liable, ipso jure
and without notice, for an indemnity for administrative costs equal to 20% of the price of the products in dispute, without prejudice to Saint-
Gobain to claim compensation for the losses or damages suffered by it.

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Terms and Conditions

6. Guarantee
6.1. T
 he products are guaranteed by Saint-Gobain against hidden defects in accordance with articles 1641 to 1649 of the Civil Code and within the
limits specified below.
6.2. Claims under the guarantee for hidden defects must, in order to be valid, be made within one month, starting from the moment when the
defect was discovered by the purchaser or might have been.
6.3. Saint-Gobain shall under no circumstances be liable in the following cases:
(a) when Saint-Gobain was not reasonably in a position to know about the hidden defect (invincible ignorance);
(b) when the damage results wholly or in part from the fact that the products were not kept or used in accordance with the indications
appearing on the prospectuses, instructions for use and packaging accompanying the products, through the fault of any person whatsoever
(the purchaser or a third party);
(c) when the product was used after a defect was noted.
6.4. If it is demonstrated that certain products are affected by a hidden defect, the guarantee offered by Saint-Gobain shall mean exclusively that
Saint-Gobain may, at its choice, repair and/or replace the defective products with identical or equivalent products and/or reimburse them
wholly or in part. If no serious or intentional fault can be proved to be attributable to Saint-Gobain, the latter may under no circumstances be
held liable for damages suffered by the purchaser and which could be linked to the delivery of the products or be the result thereof.
7. Export Control Law
7.1. The buyer hereby undertakes to refrain from carrying out under any circumstances any of the following transactions:
- transactions with persons, organisations or institutions listed on the sanctions list under EC Regulations or US export provisions;
- transactions with embargo states prohibited;
- transactions for which an essential permit is lacking;
- transactions possibly relating to NBC weapons or military end-use.
The buyer shall be liable for all expenditure and loss incurred by the seller as a result of any violation.
7.2. T he seller’s contractual obligations shall cease to apply, if and in so far as national or international foreign trade legislation and/or embargos
and/or other sanctions conflict therewith.
8. Applicable law and jurisdiction
8.1. The contracts concluded between Saint-Gobain and the purchaser are governed by Belgian law.
8.2. If the purchaser has not bought the products for professional purposes, jurisdiction will be determined in accordance with article 624, paras. 1,2
and 4 of the Judicial Code. If the purchaser has bought the products for professional purposes, any dispute arising from the contract shall be
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Brussels (Belgium).

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 Product Line
and Market Summary

As a business unit under

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’
Engineered Components division,
SEALS
SAINT-GOBAIN

OmniSeal SEALS
®

Saint-Gobain Seals not only offers the

Sealing Control

IZED
SPRING-ENERG

spring-energized seals that you see

in this product handbook but a wide
range of other innovative sealing and
polymer solutions.

Our main family of

products includes:
• OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals
gobain .com
seals.s aint-

• OmniSeal® Rotary Lip Seals

• Rulon® Fluoropolymer Materials

•M
 eldin® Thermoplastic and
Thermoset Polyimide Materials

Other products in our portfolio

include OmniFlex™ Fluoroelastomer
Seals, Fluoroloy® high-performance
custom-formulated materials,
Marathon® valves and vacuum
pump diaphragms, metal boss seals,
v-packings, injection-molded plastic
parts and stock shapes.

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Product Line
and Market Summary

The majority of the seals and polymer

components we manufacture are
custom designed and matched with
the best materials to optimize their
performance in various applications
and markets, and under the most
extreme and critical conditions.

Saint-Gobain Seals products are

extensively used in key markets
such as Oil & Gas, Automotive,
Life Sciences and Aerospace. We
have also been instrumental in the
Electronics and Industrial industries,
providing energy-efficient and
environmentally friendly designs.

Our solutions reflect our business

model, which focuses on co-
development relationships and
engineer-to-engineer direct
collaboration. More than 93% of our
products are custom engineered to
the customer's application.

Please feel free to contact us at

[email protected]
to request one of our handbooks
or brochures, or if you have any
questions. Our global team is happy
to assist you with your sealing and
polymer needs.

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 Notes

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product for any portion proving defective, or at our option, to refund the purchase price thereof. User assumes all other
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