Static sealing · Application & purchasing guide

Pump housing O-rings, matched to your actual seal.

Replacing a casing or cover seal? Start with the correct ID × cross-section, then check the groove, fluid, temperature and compression. Browse a listed size or send us a non-standard requirement.

Static joint · Exact fit requires real dimensions
Pump housing static jointNot to scale
Pump coverHousingGrooveO-ring
Illustrative concept only · Confirm actual ID, CS, gland and service conditions
Start with your requirement

Three ways to get the right O-ring

Choose the purchasing route before going through detailed engineering checks.

01

I know the dimensions

Search by measured inside diameter and cross-section. Verify the exact product material, hardness and packaging.

Find a listed O-ring →
02

I need custom or bulk supply

Send a drawing, required quantity, material preference and operating conditions for a quotation.

Request a quote →
03

The old ring is damaged

Check the gland and mating hardware before assuming the failed O-ring still has its original dimensions.

Review the inspection checks →
Engineering essentials

Four checks before ordering

These are screening checkpoints, not product approvals or universal design limits.

01 / DIMENSIONS

Ring and groove

Inside diameter, cross-section, units and actual gland geometry.

02 / HARDWARE

Housing and cover

Static faces, compression, clearance, alignment and installation edges.

03 / SERVICE

Fluid and temperature

Actual process media, additives, cleaners, temperature and pressure changes.

04 / PURCHASE

Grade and quantity

Material and hardness if known, required count and any product-level documentation.

Application boundary: Housing and cover joints are generally static; rotating shaft boundaries require separate evaluation.
Troubleshooting

When a pump housing O-ring leaks

Damage is a clue for investigation, not proof of one root cause.

Check the assembly first

  • Seepage: inspect mating faces, cover or bonnet alignment and gland geometry.
  • Flattening: review compression, temperature, time and compound recovery.
  • Cuts or extrusion: check installation edges, clearances and service pressure.

Choose a defensible buying route

Known exact dimensions? Check listed material and hardness. Unknown geometry or compound? Send drawings, photos, operating conditions and quantity for engineering review.

Request application review →
Frequently asked

Short answers before you buy

Should a pump housing O-ring be selected differently from a shaft seal?

Yes. Housing and cover joints are generally static, while rotating shaft locations may require a different sealing design.

Can pressure alone determine the correct O-ring?

No. Geometry, material, temperature, clearance, compression and pressure must be considered together.

What if the original O-ring size is unknown?

Send photos, drawings or groove measurements, along with the fluid, temperature, pressure and order quantity. An engineering quote can be used when no listed size is confirmed.

Engineering screening reference only. This page does not certify a material, compound, grade or application fitness. Compare the specific product listing and required technical documents before ordering. Technical Sources & Review Policy.