19 Aug What Are D-Rings?
D-rings are small sealing rings that can be used in spaces where exposure to pressure, chemicals, and temperature changes is likely. Many industries use D-rings for reliable seals that protect the integrity of the systems they’re part of.
D-Ring Applications
- Aerospace: D-rings are placed around components to prevent leaks and keep different systems separate from one another. They protect integral systems in aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft.
- Automotive: Like in aerospace, rubber D-rings provide a protective layer between systems containing chemicals such as gases, oils, and fuel and those that should remain dry or separate, like electronics.
- Chemical Processing: D-rings are excellent for chemical processing since they can resist chemical wear, providing long-lasting, durable components for your systems.
- Electronics: D-rings can also protect from radio frequencies in electronics, ensuring they operate correctly and smoothly throughout an electronic component’s lifetime.
- Food Processing: Some D-rings need to be food-safe to help in the food processing industry. Viton™, silicone, and EPDM all meet food safety standards.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Even industrial manufacturers need D-ring rubber to seal and isolate sections of systems.
- Military: D-rings have applications across many military operations, from vehicles to infrastructure and engineering.
- Oil and Gas: The oil and gas industry frequently needs D-rings to seal pipes and other transfer points and protect the overall system.
D-Rings vs. O-Rings
D-rings and O-rings are similar and can serve many of the same functions. Both are excellent sealers, especially if you use durable materials. They’re also excellent options for industries such as aerospace, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and more. The difference lies purely in how these products are shaped, with O-rings being more circular and D-rings having a straight section within their construction. The different shapes make them useful in differently-shaped components like pipes.
D-Ring Materials
- Buna: This material uses nitrile for excellent abrasion and resistance to tearing.
- EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer is perfect for brake systems because its elasticity and resistance to water, steam, acids, and many bases make it durable.
- HNBR: Hydrogenated Nitrile withstands temperatures to 300°, making it very effective against most oils and perfect for sealing gaskets.
- Neoprene®: Many industries use this synthetic rubber for freezing and cooling. It also withstands seawater and temperatures to -67°F making it useful in many applications.
- Silicone: This material resists temperatures up to 450°F, ozone, weather, acids, and water making it a versatile component in aerospace-related industries.
- Viton™: This fluoropolymer elastomer can withstand temperatures from -14°F to 400°, fungus, strong chemicals, oils, gas, and acid, making it applicable to many industries and many uses.
Get Custom D-Rings from I.B. Moore for Your Applications
We can craft custom rubber components for your specific needs at I.B. Moore Company, LLC. From D-rings and O-rings to manufacturing and fabrication, you can rely on us to meet your specifications and provide high-quality products that withstand the stresses you need them to.
Contact us so we can design and manufacture custom kits for your needs. We serve many industries and continue to expand our services into new ones, let us know what your industry needs.