High‐pressure, low‐temperature, demountable, compact, and simple seal

A new seal using a circular ring of D‐shaped cross section wrapped with Teflon tape is described. This demountable and space‐saving seal works with little initial tightening even for large bore cylinders. No prepressurization is required. The seal works at least from 10− 5 mm Hg vacuum to 2 kbar and...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 1989-11, Vol.60 (11), p.3562-3563
Main Author: Lee, Sam‐Hyeon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Seals and gaskets
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Summary:A new seal using a circular ring of D‐shaped cross section wrapped with Teflon tape is described. This demountable and space‐saving seal works with little initial tightening even for large bore cylinders. No prepressurization is required. The seal works at least from 10− 5 mm Hg vacuum to 2 kbar and at temperatures from 4 to 300 K.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1140513