New O-Ring Handbook Offers Enhanced Design Recommendations and Seal Material Insights

17.11.2025
The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin has published a comprehensively updated version of the O-Ring Handbook. The Parker O-Ring Handbook covers an extensive range of topics related to O-Rings and sealing technology and has enjoyed a longstanding reputation as a standard reference widely used by design engineers, maintenance experts, and purchasers around the world.
New O-Ring Handbook Offers Enhanced Design Recommendations and Seal Material Insights

The new Parker Prädifa O-Ring Handbook offers enhanced design recommendations and seal material insights. (Image source: Parker Hannifin GmbH)

The most recent version of this essential guide presents an updated materials portfolio reflecting the latest developments in elastomer technology. The design recommendations are aligned with the DIN ISO 3601 standards, ensuring compliance with current industry requirements. Additionally, the handbook features a refreshed layout and modernized design to enhance usability and readability.

The new Parker O-Ring Handbook provides an overview of applications, design recommendations, and installation guidelines, along with detailed information on O-Rings, complementary products, and sealing materials. It also includes guidance on quality criteria and damage analysis, as well as an extensive media compatibility table. Its broad scope and practical approach have made this handbook the go-to publication for professionals seeking to optimize sealing performance and reliability in their applications.

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