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Question for people who've used floating o-rings
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:12 pm
by Gun Freak
... with a bolt/washer/nut combo. Couldn't fit all that in the title.
Anyway, the washer has two sides. One is square and the other is rounded. Which one is better to use?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:36 pm
by SpudBlaster15
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:38 pm
by Gun Freak
SpudBlaster15 wrote:Are you asking which side is better to have the o-ring seal against? If so, the flat side is preferable.
Yeah thats what I was asking, thanks.
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:29 am
by saefroch
Actually, it probably doesn't matter. I might suggest putting the slightly rounded sides against the o-rings, the squared off sides might cut into or damage them with repeat operation. Just a guess though, it will no doubt seal better on the squared off sides though.
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:33 pm
by Gun Freak
saefroch wrote:Actually, it probably doesn't matter. I might suggest putting the slightly rounded sides against the o-rings, the squared off sides might cut into or damage them with repeat operation. Just a guess though, it will no doubt seal better on the squared off sides though.
Yeah that's what I was thinking but if it would seal better on the square side then that's what I would use. Thanks.
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:36 pm
by SpudBlaster15
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:42 pm
by Gun Freak
But you know what I'm saying about the edges of the washer right...
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:37 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
As above, a slight bevel on the edge will ensure that the o-ring won't get torn, without affecting the capability of the rubber to seal.