Anti-Extrusion

Two white split PTFE backup rings flanking a black O-Ring of the same size, the double back-up arrangement for bidirectional pressure

PTFE Backup Rings: Anti-Extrusion Retainers for Aerospace Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Engineering reference for PTFE backup rings (packing retainers): extrusion mechanics, single versus double configurations, cut geometry, and the MS28774, MS28782, MS27595, AS5781 and AS8791 specifications.

O-Ring Back-Up Rings: Anti-Extrusion Design

When to use O-Ring back-up rings, how they stop extrusion, and single versus double back-up arrangements for high-pressure glands.

Backup Ring Size Chart (AS568)

AS568 back-up ring size chart with dash numbers, ID, width, height, and contour dimensions for high-pressure extrusion protection, plus how back-up rings fit the AS568 system.