Drawing-based components

PTFE Seals

PTFE seal components and valve-seat profiles machined for a defined gland or mating surface. Specify pressure, movement, media and the sealing interface.

  • Valve seats and drawing-based seal sections
  • Static and moving duties assessed separately
  • Contact profile and extrusion gap drive selection

Procurement specification

Part Requirements

These components are made to the required geometry. The drawing defines the finished dimensions and interfaces.

PTFE Seals part requirements
Seal profileSeat, lip, ring or equipment-specific section
InterfacesGland, counterface and extrusion clearance
Operating dutyStatic, reciprocating or rotary
Service inputsPressure, temperature, media and motion
Grade selectionCompound matched to wear and deformation requirements

Start with the gland and counterface

The sealing profile works within a housing and against a mating surface. Provide both interfaces, including clearances, contact finish and the way the seal is retained.

PTFE has limited elastic recovery compared with an elastomer. A design that needs energization must define that arrangement rather than assuming a rigid machined ring will recover the same way.

Specify the moving condition

For a moving seal, give the stroke or rotation, speed, lubrication and duty cycle. Those inputs guide compound selection and the discussion of wear.

For a valve seat, identify the mating element, closure load and flow media. A seat dimensioned only from an old worn sample can reproduce an incorrect contact profile.

Specific answers

Ordering Questions

Can a PTFE seal replace any rubber seal?

No. The gland, energization and fit must support PTFE behavior. A same-size substitution does not establish functional equivalence.

Are springs included with every seal?

No. Spring-energized assemblies need their spring and retention design specified separately from the PTFE component.

Quote the component

Specify PTFE Seals

Send the seal and gland drawings, pressure, temperature, media and motion details. Include the counterface, lubrication and required quantity.

Send Drawing & Dimensions