Tapered rubber washer
The tapered rubber washer units are most commonly used to protect your appliances and to ensure a proper function. They can be most commonly found in the faucets, but they can be also used in other appliances to protect surfaces, prevent any leaks, and even dampen the vibrations that happen when a machine is working.
They are flat, and they usually have a hole inside them that will allow fluids or air to pass through them without any issues, and they can be easily mounted on your devices or appliances. Note that their main purpose is to protect your devices, but they are also used to prevent any damages or leaks. Rubber as a material is perfect for the tapered rubber washer and it is designed to withstand extreme pressure and conditions, so it will not get damaged with use.
As manufacturers, we want to provide the best for you, and you are free to choose the preferable type of tapered rubber washer, along with the colors and type of rubber. If you are looking for a unique or customized item or dimensions, we are here to help you out and provide you with the best in our array.
When choosing the right tapered rubber washer, the main thing you need to be aware of is the dimensions. Even though these accessories are flat, they can come with different heights, and they can be mounted on different appliances. When it comes to the inside diameter, it should be large enough to let air or liquids through, but it should not act only as a protective cap. The outside diameter is crucial for the proper installation, and if you choose something that is too big, the unit will not fit properly and it could lead to leaks or damages. On the other hand, if the outside diameter is too small, you may not be able to install it at all, or you may even break the unit trying to mount it.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Profiled washer for a tapered or beveled seat
- Dimensions to confirm
- Inside diameter, outside diameter and uncompressed thickness.
- Seat profile
- Dimension both diameters, the taper or bevel and the thickness at the mating seat.
- Profiles discussed
- Tapered sections. Select the profile that matches the mating part and dimension that section explicitly.
- Contact conditions
- Air: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Clamped condition
- Define the assembled gap and compressive load so the washer is not over-compressed.
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