Which Air Conditioning O-Rings Should You Choose?

One of our customers needed air conditioning o-rings for their car. The first thing we asked was what refrigerant was in their car's system. In this case, the customer did not have this knowledge, so we decided to help. By verifying the brand and model of the car along with the production year, we quickly realized that the R-134a refrigerant was used. A old coefficient with a GWP (Global Warming Potential) value of 1430. Our experience and knowledge allowed us to apply the best sealing ring for this type of refrigerant - we used EPDM o-rings for air conditioning.

Next, we asked the customer to provide the dimensions of the rubber o-rings they needed. (Our Guide on Measuring Rubber Rings came in handy here: /how-to-measure-o-rings/). After reading the article, the customer knew how to provide the correct values, i.e., provided the inner diameter by measuring the outer diameter of the o-ring and provided the approximate thickness. Therefore, after receiving the dimensions, we advised on choosing the right size for the customer, who relied on us - Rubber O-Ring Specialists.

The customer's order was passed to the warehouse, where the order was placed and then shipped on the same day to the address provided by the customer, and the seals made of EPDM compound were received by our customer the next day, allowing for the efficient installation of the system and the joy of traveling in a car with efficient air conditioning.

According to EU Directive No. 2006/40/EC, refrigerants used in air conditioners, air conditioning systems, and refrigeration equipment should have a GWP level below 150. Here, a solution was provided by two industry leaders in the chemical sector: Honeywell and DuPont. The product is the HFO-1234yf refrigerant. Although this refrigerant complies with the standard, it is a hazardous substance that can cause skin burns. Confirmation of this is the withdrawal of this refrigerant from air conditioning systems by car manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz due to lower results in crash tests.

Green o-rings - Air Conditioning O-Rings

One of the doubts we had to resolve with the customer was the color of the o-rings that met his requirements. And it is worth noting that in our Polish market, it is accepted that for EPDM compound, i.e., o-rings filled with R-134a refrigerant should be green.

And here, our best story explaining the colors comes in: Imagine that in the vicinity of our company and Warsaw, there is a town called Pruszkow (according to information available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pruszk%C3%B3w, with a population of 60,737 in 2016), where a group of residents buys BMW cars.

What color are BMW cars in Pruszkow?

Yes, it must be admitted that most customers respond that they are black.

What if another resident of Pruszkow wants to buy a green BMW?

If he asks for green, that's what will be produced. And this is exactly the same with the production of EPDM o-rings. We have a whole range of colors to choose from. From our experience, we offered customers red EPDM seals, and even gray, verging on silver color. Everything depends on the needs in which the seals are expected to function.
 

Automotive Air Conditioning O-Rings - Green O-Rings

Green O-ring is, as we mentioned earlier, one of the color options for EPDM compound (ethylene propylene diene monomer). The green color was chosen to increase visibility. Such o-rings are much easier to notice around the air conditioning systems near the car engine, which, as we know, is black and silver in color. Black is susceptible to dirt from contact with oils and greases, as well as dust and other contaminants collected during continuous car operation.
 

Air Conditioning O-Rings Available in Various Sizes and Materials at Power Rubber Store

In our offer, you will find the right Automotive Air Conditioning O-Rings. They will allow you to enjoy a tight air conditioning system for a longer time. Once properly selected o-rings can generate savings on air conditioning refrigerants (e.g., R134a or HFO-1234yf).

Buy o-rings in the online store here:

Automotive Air Conditioning O-Rings

Air Conditioning O-Rings - Opinions of "experts" regarding the right choice

"Passat needs air conditioning o-rings," "Astra G air conditioning o-rings," "Golf air conditioning o-rings," such phrases are often found on forums for various car brands. This is where the biggest experts have only one answer: "buy green o-rings and it will be great."

Is this entirely true?

Should we rely solely on the green color of the o-rings?

The answer is very simple:

It depends, however, we want to emphasize a very important factor:

The color of the rubber o-ring does not indicate the rubber compound used. At the same time, the color does not guarantee the appropriate chemical resistance.

So, what to choose?

If you want to be sure that your automotive air conditioning o-rings will function as long as possible, it is worth choosing Specialists in the technical sealing industry - POWER Rubber
 

Excellent Offer for a Wide Range of Car Brands

Today, there are more and more cars on the roads. Consequently, the diversity of available brands is increasing. Thus, in our store, we can offer, for example, air conditioning gaskets - Opel is one of the brands that meet expectations. Here are the other brands for which you can purchase compatible automotive air conditioning gaskets for cooling systems:

• Renault
• Fiat
• Opel
• Alfa Romeo
• Audi
• BMW
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Citroen
• Dacia
• Ford
• Honda
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Łada
• Lancia
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Maserati
• Mini
• Mazda
• Mercedes-Benz
• MG
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Peugeot
• Porsche
• Renault
• SEAT
• Saab
• Skoda
• Ssangyong
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Volkswagen VW
• Volvo

Cooling System O-Rings - Possible Pickup in Warsaw and Shipping

At POWER Rubber, we strive to meet the expectations of our customers at all costs, which is why we enable the personal pickup of seals in one of our warehouses, located in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, near the city of Warsaw, at the exit from the A2 Motorway, and the S8 expressway, exit Pruszkow. The exact address is: Moszna-Parcela 55A, 05-840 Brwinow.

We also invite you to contact us by phone: +48 22 292 40 24 or +48 50 51 603 03, or by the email address provided (power|powerrubber.com| |Power|PowerRubber.com) or through our contact form