The backup ring is defined. The various types designed for use with O-rings in MIL-G-5514 packing glands, and MS33566 and MS21344 universal fitting installations are described. Guidelines are included for selecting backup rings and backup ring materials, Backup ring installation procedures and precautions are described. The purpose of this report is to provide information that will aid design engineers and maintenance personnel in the selection and use of TFE backup rings (retainers) and backup ring materials for aircraft and aerospace hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power applications.
SAE ARP1802A-1992 Referenced Document
SAE AIR1186-1979 Installation and Use of Equilateral Triangle Cross-Section Hydraulic O-Ring Seal Backup Rings (Dyna-Baks)
SAE ARP1231-1973 Gland Design@ Elastomeric O-Ring Seals@ General Considerations
SAE ARP1802A-1992 history
2014SAE ARP1802B-2014 Selection and Application of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or TFE) Backup Rings for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fluid Power Applications
1992SAE ARP1802A-1992 Selection and Application of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or TFE) Backup Rings for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fluid Power Applications
1983SAE ARP1802-1983 SELECTION AND APPLICATION OF POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE OR TFE) BACKUP RINGS FOR HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC FLUID POWER APPLICATIONS