Compression Squeeze

𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑒𝑧𝑒
CS Height Ratio= x 100
𝐶𝑆
Recommended Value
See Below

Figure 2.1: Important measurements in relation

Compression Ratio
to compression squeeze Recommendations
Compression Squeeze Rod or Piston O-ring seal
Squeeze = CS – Height
Recommended Minimum Value Min: 5% Target: 20% Max: 30%
Squeeze > 0.1 mm (0.005 in)
Static Axial O-ring Seal

Min: 10% Target: 25% Max: 35%

Compression Ratio
The compression ratio recommendations seen Gland Dimension Calculations
below are for Static sealing applications only.
Although each physical arrangement is different,
When dealing with dynamic sealing applications
each involves the O-ring being captured in a
you would want to use tighter tolerances on the
rectangular gland which has two sets of opposing
mating components, as well as target a
surfaces. The first set of opposing surfaces is
compression ratio range in the lower half of the
sealing surfaces, in that the distance between
static sealing recommended range (5% to 20%). A
them, the gland height, is less than the O-ring
smaller compression squeeze is recommended
cross-section (CS) so that the installed O-ring is
die to friction and wear considerations.
compressed resulting in a sealing force.

Compression Squeeze The second set of opposing surfaces is

containing surfaces, in that the distance between
X%
them, the gland width, is larger than the O-ring
cross-section so that they only serve to keep the
100% O-ring in place.

Gland height and width are used for compression

and fill calculations. The formulas for calculating
these gland dimensions for piston glands, rod
glands and face seals are shown on the next
Figure 2.2: Important
measurements in relation to
page.
compression ratio