Force Deflection Calculation

Calculate the force required to deflect (compress) an o-ring a fixed percentage, or calculate o-ring deflection (compression) by inputting an initial force value.
Calculations are at ambient temperature = 20°C (68°F).

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Please input the following information:

Product:
O-Ring Code Number: K-
or O-Ring Size: ID CSD
: %

Results:

Required Force:
% Deflection (compression): %
:

The resulting o-ring compression is high and may result in damage to the o-ring and a shortened service life.

% Deflection (compression)