Application guide for AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) to AS 568. The core duty of the type is containing fluid or excluding contamination at a static or dynamic interface. The typical industries, the how-to-specify checklist, assembly practice and the exclusion cases are set out below. Stocked across roughly 568001 to 568140, they cover heavy and structural work.
Typical Applications for AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)
The most common settings where these are specified:
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
- Maintenance & repair (MRO): a stocked size for servicing existing plant where the original fastener spec must be matched.
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
How to Specify AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) for Your Application
- Size: Select on size designation, and confirm it against the mating feature in the assembly. This product spans 568001–568140; check the full table below for the exact dimensions of each size.
- Material: Choose the material and finish for the service environment — plated steel for general use, stainless for corrosion resistance.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to AS 568. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) Are Not the Right Choice
Match the fastener to the load, environment and whether the joint must be reopened; the wrong class or style is the usual cause of joint failure.
