TSP338 is an AS568-338 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring with an inside diameter of 3.1 in (78.74 mm), a cross section of 0.21 in (5.33 mm), and an outside diameter of 3.52 in (89.41 mm). In service, this back-up ring extends o-ring service life by supporting the seal against extrusion under high pressure.
The material holds up against nearly all industrial chemicals, solvents, and oxidizing media. PTFE (Teflon) is widely chosen for non-stick, non-contaminating surface characteristics and a very wide continuous service temperature range. Service temperature is rated from -65°F (-53.9°C) through 500°F (260°C). Verify compatibility before use with elemental fluorine at temperature or molten alkali metals.
You will find this material specified across pharmaceutical and biotech, chemical processing, and aggressive-media pipelines.
Reference part number TSP338 when ordering; the item is sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 3 1/8 inch. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design. APG supports cross-referencing from drawings, samples and competitor numbers when a listed size is not an exact fit.
description 2107-338 PTFE SPIRAL B/U FDA
Actual_CS 0.21 inch (5.33 mm)
Actual_ID 3.1 inch (78.74 mm)
Actual_OD 3.52 inch (89.41 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings