Tag: x-rings

X-Ring’s Design, Performance, and Selection

Summary Introduction At a glance, an x-ring looks like a minor variation on a standard o-ring. Instead of a round cross-section, it features four distinct lobes. The subtle change in geometry, however, can meaningfully affect how a seal behaves. X-Rings, often called quad rings, are not intended to replace o-rings across the board. Rather, they […]