Ordered as VBU90369, this is an AS568-369 black Viton® (FKM) 90 Shore A Back-Up Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 7.975 in (202.57 mm), a cross section of 0.21 in (5.33 mm), and an outside diameter of 8.395 in (213.23 mm). The back-up ring extends o-ring service life by supporting the seal against extrusion under high pressure.
As a material, Viton® (FKM) is known for the industry benchmark where nitrile reaches its thermal limit and long service life in hot, chemically aggressive environments. This material stands up to engine and transmission fluids, many acids, and aggressive chemicals. The material carries a published service range of -15°F (-26.1°C) to 400°F (204.4°C). Verify compatibility before use with low-molecular-weight organic acids or ketones and esters.
Typical settings include chemical processing, high-temperature process equipment, and oil and gas.
Order part number VBU90369, sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 8 inch. Review your operating media and conditions against this specification before installation. APG supports cross-referencing from drawings, samples and competitor numbers when a listed size is not an exact fit.
description 8-369 BLACK FKM 90D BACK-UP RING
Actual_CS 0.21 inch (5.33 mm)
Actual_ID 7.975 inch (202.57 mm)
Actual_OD 8.395 inch (213.23 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings