The TST136 is an AS568-136 white PTFE (Teflon) 55 Shore D Back-Up Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 1.987 in (50.47 mm), a cross section of 0.103 in (2.62 mm), and an outside diameter of 2.193 in (55.7 mm). This back-up ring bridges the extrusion gap so the primary seal holds its shape under load.
As a material, PTFE (Teflon) offers one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any solid and excellent dielectric properties. Expect good resistance to solvents, nearly all industrial chemicals, and steam. Rated temperature range runs from -65°F (-53.9°C) to 500°F (260°C) in continuous service. Applications involving molten alkali metals or service requiring elastic recovery call for a different compound.
You will find this material specified across pharmaceutical and biotech, semiconductor fabrication, and laboratory equipment.
Stocked as TST136 and sold individually. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 2 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 2103-136 PTFE S/T BUP FDA
Actual_CS 0.103 inch (2.62 mm)
Actual_ID 1.987 inch (50.47 mm)
Actual_OD 2.193 inch (55.7 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - Backup Rings