QUAD RINGS (X-RINGS)

QUAD RINGS (X-rings)

Quad rings are also known as X-rings, Nu-Lips® or occasionally ‘4 – (dash)’. They can be used in a wide variety of static and dynamic sealing applications.

The four-lobed design provides twice the sealing surface in comparison to a standard O-ring. The double-seal action requires less compression to maintain an effective seal. This reduced compression results in less friction, longer seal life and lower risk of twisting.

Quad® rings have an advantage over standard O-rings as the parting lines are between the lobes, away from the sealing surface. This eliminates the problems of leakage that often results from a parting line’s irregular surface as found on an O-Ring. In these cases, X rings provide a better, more uniform seal.

Quad® rings are designed to ouTPErform a standard O-Ring in rotary seal applications. The four-lobed configuration creates a more stable seal avoiding spiral twisting. This allows for a narrower groove width than a standard O-Ring groove. However, it can also be used in a standard O-Ring groove.

Quad® Rings have the same dimensions as the AS568 O-Ring sizes, also referred to as standard size O-Rings and are available in a variety of materials.