X-rings / Quad Rings

Also known as Quad-ring® seals or four lobbed seals, X-rings are available from Novotema in a wide range of elastomer materials to suit any application.

Used in both static and dynamic sealing applications, X-rings can be retrofitted into existing O-ring grooves. The four lobbed design provides twice the sealing sealing surface in comparison to a standard O-Ring, preventing the seal from twisting and rolling and thus avoiding spiral failure often seen when O-rings are used in reciprocating applications.

X-rings can offer a reduction in friction than conventional O-rings and because they need less compression for effective sealing, they are able to obtain a prolonged seal life. X-rings can be manufactured to standard O-ring sizes, as well as custom sizes for specific applications in a number of industries including oil and gas, chemical processing and medical.

How we can help with your X-Ring requirements

Novotema have a team of experienced engineers who can help advise on all aspects of your application from custom part designs to manufacturing capabilities. With decades of experience behind us, we can offer additional engineering services to ensure you receive the most effective sealing solution including:

Testing and FEA simulation can be carried out in our laboratory to ensure that your X-Rings can perform efficiently within their application.
Surface treatments that can be applied as coatings to meet specific requirements and to add extra resilience to extreme environments.
Custom component design and compounds made from our unique range of elastomer materials for applications which require a bespoke solution.

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Component Design

When a standard off-the-shelf component is not suitable, Novotema can design and develop a custom component that exactly matches the geometry and operating conditions.

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Engineering Consultancy

Independent testing and consultancy services for companies and organizations that are looking for assistance in investigating elastomer materials.

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FEA Simulation

A computer based technique used to analyse components to understand their behaviour under a variety of conditions and predict performance in real-life applications.

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Manufacturing Capabilities

Novotema operates from an 8400 sq.m. manufacturing facility using a combination of injection moulding and compression technology to manufacture over 850 million parts a year.

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Elastomer Materials

Novotema moulds seals and components from a wide range of elastomer materials. With an extensive range to choose from, there is sure to be a material to suit every application. Browse the range ....

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