Ordered as TST380SO, this is an AS568-380 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring built to an inside diameter of 11.475 in (291.47 mm), a cross section of 0.21 in (5.33 mm), and an outside diameter of 11.895 in (302.13 mm). The back-up ring extends o-ring service life by supporting the seal against extrusion under high pressure.
It resists strong acids and bases, steam, and oxidizing media. PTFE (Teflon) is specified for non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and near-universal chemical inertness. Continuous operating temperature is published at -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C). Applications involving molten alkali metals or elemental fluorine at temperature call for a different compound.
You will find this material specified across pharmaceutical and biotech, food and beverage, and chemical processing.
Order part number TST380SO, sold individually. Review your operating media and conditions against this specification before installation. If you need a size, durometer or compound that is not listed, APG can cross-reference from a print, a sample or a competitor part number.
description *380 PTFE SOLID BACKUP RING FDA
Actual_CS 0.21 inch (5.33 mm)
Actual_ID 11.475 inch (291.47 mm)
Actual_OD 11.895 inch (302.13 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings