NASA NTRS · 19890000529
Making Reliable Large-Diameter O-Rings
Abstract
Vacuum curing yields joint-free, voidless elastomer seals. Method for manufacturing large-diameter O-rings produces them in single pieces, without bonded joints. Reduces probability trapped gases form flaws. O-rings produced, having diameters as much as 144 in. (3.66m), reliable and of high quality. Nesting upper and lower halves of mold hold elastomer rings for curing. Oil flowing through upper and lower cavities heats elastomer to cure it.
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Larsen, Glade L., Harvey, Albert R.. 1989-10-01. Making Reliable Large-Diameter O-Rings. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890000529
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