APG stocks the TSP005, an AS568-005 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring with an inside diameter of 0.101 in (2.57 mm), a cross section of 0.07 in (1.78 mm), and an outside diameter of 0.241 in (6.12 mm). A back-up ring installs on the low-pressure side of an o-ring to prevent extrusion into the clearance gap at elevated pressure.
PTFE (Teflon) is specified for one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid and excellent dielectric properties. The material holds up against strong acids and bases, solvents, and steam. Continuous operating temperature is published at -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C). It is not the right choice where molten alkali metals or elemental fluorine at temperature are present.
Maintenance and OEM teams specify it across pharmaceutical and biotech, food and beverage, and chemical processing.
TSP005 ships individually. Application requirements vary, so validate compatibility with your process conditions prior to installation. APG supports cross-referencing from drawings, samples and competitor numbers when a listed size is not an exact fit.
description **2107-005 PTFE SPIRAL B/U FDA
Actual_CS 0.07 inch (1.78 mm)
Actual_ID 0.101 inch (2.57 mm)
Actual_OD 0.241 inch (6.12 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings