Expert manufacturing of custom spliced O-rings for large diameter and specialty applications. Precision vulcanized seals in a wide range of materials and sizes.
Custom Spliced O-Rings Manufacturing
McDowell & Company specializes in manufacturing custom spliced O-rings for applications requiring large diameters or unique materials. Our precision vulcanization process ensures a reliable seal with properties matching molded O-rings.
Spliced O-Rings Advantages & Benefits
- Large diameter capabilities
- Quick turnaround times
- Low tooling costs
- Custom cross-sections
- Material flexibility
- Prototype friendly
- Cost-effective solutions
- Multiple splice options
- Custom shapes available
- Emergency replacements
Spliced O-Rings Material Options
- Viton® fluoroelastomer
- EPDM
- Silicone
- Nitrile (Buna-N)
- Neoprene
- PTFE/Teflon®
- Custom compounds
- FDA compliant materials
- High temperature materials
- Chemical resistant options
Spliced O-Rings Manufacturing Capabilities
- Diameters up to 50 feet
- Custom cross-sections
- Vulcanized splicing
- Step-cut splicing
- Butt splicing
- Multiple splice points
- Custom profiles
- Emergency service
Spliced O-Rings Applications
- Large equipment sealing
- Industrial machinery
- Custom enclosures
- Tank sealing
- Specialty equipment
- Prototype development
- Maintenance repair
- Emergency replacements
- Custom assemblies
- Large diameter flanges
Spliced O-Rings Manufacturing Methods
- Hot vulcanized splice
- Step-cut splice
- Butt splice
- Single splice
- Multiple splices
- Custom angles
- Reinforced splices
- Application-specific methods
Spliced O-Rings FAQ
How do spliced O-rings compare to molded O-rings?
With proper vulcanization, spliced O-rings provide comparable performance to molded O-rings while offering faster delivery and lower tooling costs for large sizes.
What is the maximum size available for spliced O-rings?
We can manufacture spliced O-rings up to 50 feet in diameter, with custom sizes available upon request.
How quickly can spliced O-rings be produced?
Standard spliced O-rings can often be produced in days versus weeks or months for large molded O-rings.
Are custom materials available for spliced O-rings?
Yes, we can splice O-rings from most elastomer materials to meet your specific application requirements.
Spliced O-Rings Quality Assurance
- Splice integrity testing
- Dimensional inspection
- Material certifications
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Certificate of Conformance (COC)
- Lot traceability
- Quality documentation
- Visual inspection reports
Spliced O-Rings Engineering Support
- Material selection guidance
- Splice method selection
- Design optimization
- Custom solution development
- Prototype manufacturing
- Performance testing
- Documentation support
- Emergency service support
Contact our sales team today to discuss your spliced O-ring requirements. With over 50 years of experience in precision manufacturing and sealing technology, we deliver solutions that meet your most demanding applications.
