TST165 is an AS568-165 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 6.487 in (164.77 mm), a cross section of 0.103 in (2.62 mm), and an outside diameter of 6.693 in (170 mm). In service, this back-up ring extends o-ring service life by supporting the seal against extrusion under high pressure.
PTFE (Teflon) offers near-universal chemical inertness and excellent dielectric properties. It resists strong acids and bases, nearly all industrial chemicals, and solvents. Continuous operating temperature is published at -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C).
You will find this material specified across aggressive-media pipelines, pharmaceutical and biotech, and semiconductor fabrication.
Stocked as TST165 and sold individually. Confirm chemical compatibility, pressure and temperature against your own application requirements before installing. Not finding the exact configuration you need? APG cross-references from prints, samples and competitor part numbers.
description 2103-165 PTFE S/T BUP FDA
Actual_CS 0.103 inch (2.62 mm)
Actual_ID 6.487 inch (164.77 mm)
Actual_OD 6.693 inch (170 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings