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Type of O-rings

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:42 pm
by Boyet
Guys,
What type of O-rings do they use for the Scuba tank? I know there are 3 types,
Nitrile(Black), Viton(Green) and HNBR (Brown).I am assuming that the size is Standard not metric.
Thanks,
Boyet

Re: Type of O-rings

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:32 pm
by Bryan
BUNA N - Nitrile is the most common.

Viton is the most common for Nitrox applications.

O-rings come in all colors ....I have BUNA O-rings in red, yellow, shades of blue and green also different durometers. (hardness)

Viton is generally brown but I have seen black, blue, green, tan and white.

Don't go by color alone.

Google search will provide hours of reading enjoyment....Just type in Scuba and O-ring types and you can read for hours.