What is ISO 3601 - O-rings housings about?
ISO 3601 is an international standard used for Fluid power systems that specifies the requirements and dimensions of O ring housings. ISO 3601 helps in manufacturing good quality O ring housings used in fluid power systems.
ISO 3601 specifies the housing (gland) dimensions for class A O-rings for general industrial applications conforming to ISO 3601-1, as well as housing dimensions for class B O-rings used on selected metric-dimensioned hardware, e.g., fluid power cylinder bores and piston rods. These O-rings are for use in general hydraulic and pneumatic applications without and with anti-extrusion rings (back-up rings). The dimensions of the O-rings (d1 and d2), size codes (SC) and tolerances conform to ISO 3601-1. Housing dimensions for the O-rings intended for aerospace applications that are specified in ISO 3601-1 are addressed in Annex A.
Note 1: It is expected that O-ring housing dimensions for special applications be agreed upon between the O-ring manufacturer and the user.
Note 2: The terms “housing”, “groove” and “gland” are interchangeable, and their usage is a matter of local convenience. In this part of ISO 3601, the term “housing” is used exclusively.
Who is ISO 3601 - O-rings housings for?
ISO 3601 on Fluid power systems is useful for:
- Metal industries
- Energy industries
- Manufacturers of energy equipemnt
- Aerospace
- Manufacturers of automotive parts
Why should you use ISO 3601 - O-rings housings?
A fluid power system is a pump driven by a prime mover. This system helps in converting mechanical energy into fluid energy.
ISO 3601 helps you in identifying the symbols to be used in fluid power systems. The dimensions are specified in ISO 3601 is useful in designing and constructing O-rings housings. This helps in avoiding leakage in the fluid power system by using fluids. By applying ISO 3601 you can manufacture better quality O-rings housings.
