Different types of sealing solutions are essential for preventing leaks, protecting equipment, and maintaining reliable system performance. Selecting proper materials and sizes are critical for reducing maintenance, preventing premature failure, and ensuring long-term reliability in demanding applications.
The following is a list of frequently-asked questions Arizona Sealing Devices receives. It provides practical information for procurement managers, buyers, and engineers seeking dependable sealing solutions. If you are searching for o-rings or custom gaskets, we’ve gathered common procurement and sealing product details here. If your question is not addressed below, please contact us for more information.
Procurement FAQs
What information is required to place an order?
At a minimum, please provide the material, size, and quantity needed. Providing additional details helps us with material selection and order processing. These include:
- The application
- Operating temperature range
- Chemical exposure (if any)
- Operating pressure
- Static or dynamic use
What are your typical lead times?
Lead times vary based on product type, availability, and customization requirements.
- In-stock standard items: Immediate fulfillment
- Standard products: Approximately 2 weeks
- Custom products: Approximately 4 – 12 weeks
Most projects require 2–8 weeks’ lead time. Providing complete technical details when you place your order speeds up sourcing and reduces delays.
What packaging standards do you support?
Packaging is available to AMS 2817 and Mil-STD 130 standards for traceability and compliance for regulated industries.
What order sizes are available?
Since we are a trusted gasket and o-ring supplier, order quantities we can fulfill depend on whether products are standard or custom.
What certifications do you hold?
Arizona Sealing is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B, and we comply with NIST 800-171 and DFARS.
General Sealing FAQs
What are O-rings used for?
O-rings create a reliable seal between mating surfaces to prevent fluid or gas leakage in both static and dynamic applications. They are widely used in hydraulic systems, pneumatic equipment, pumps, and valves. They can be made from many different materials, and reliable seal performance depends on selecting the most suitable material for operating conditions of the application.
What are gaskets used for?
Gaskets are used for many applications in aerospace and defense, food and beverage, medical, and chemical processing, among others, to contain pressure and prevent the escape of liquids or gases, even when faced with extreme heat, corrosive environments, or intense vibration. They can be made from a wide variety of materials depending on the gasket’s intended application.
What materials are commonly used in industrial O-rings and gaskets?
Industrial O-rings are commonly made from materials such as Aflas, Buna/Nitrile, Viton (fluorocarbon), PTFE, silicone, and EPDM. Each have different levels of resistance to heat, chemicals, pressure, and wear. The specific operating conditions for an application drive the choice of material.
How can I choose the right O-ring or gasket material for my application?
Selecting the right gasket material depends on the details of the application, including:
- Operating temperature
- Chemical exposure
- Pressure levels
- Sealing environment
Choosing the best material for the application helps to ensure reliable sealing performance, extended service life, and reduced maintenance.
What is the difference between custom and standard gaskets?
- Standard gaskets: Available in a selection of pre-determined sizes and materials; suitable for a variety of common applications.
- Custom gaskets: Engineered to meet dimensions, performance requirements, and operating conditions specified for an individual application.
Organizations with specialized operating conditions often choose custom gaskets to reduce the risk of premature seal failure, avoid material incompatibility, and improve performance and maintenance needs.
What industries commonly require sealing solutions?
Sealing solutions, gaskets, and o-rings are widely used throughout different industries including the medical, food and beverage, wastewater, and military, and defense sectors. Each may require specific materials, performance characteristics, and quality controls to meet regulatory, safety, and performance standards.
What factors affect sealing performance?
The ability of an o-rings, gaskets, or other seals to form and maintain a secure seal depends on if the material(s) it is made from are compatible with operational and environmental conditions, including:
- Operating temperature
- Exposure to chemicals, UV radiation, or harsh weather
- Operating pressure
- Whether the application is static or dynamic
Extreme conditions and ongoing movement accelerate wear and often decrease the useful life of a seal, so it’s critical to select seal materials that can withstand all of the applicable conditions.
Quality & Certifications
Product and service quality, compliance with applicable standards, and product traceability are our top priorities. We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality systems management and AS9120B for aerospace and defense distribution. We also comply with NIST 800-171 for data security and DFARS for US defense supply contracts.
As a supplier and distributor, Arizona Sealing works closely with qualified manufacturing partners to maintain material consistency, traceability, and performance standards across regulated industries.
Request a Quote for Custom O-Rings & Sealing Solutions
Arizona Sealing is a trusted supplier of high-quality o-rings as well as caps, gaskets, plugs, and seal kits, in a range of materials, configurations, and sizes. Our team is dedicated to helping customers choose the right materials and product details for reliable sealing performance.
Request a quote for your sealing application today!