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Backup ring

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000250

A component used in conjunction with an O-ring or other elastomeric seal to prevent extrusion of the seal under high pressure. It provides mechanical support to the softer sealing element, maintaining its integrity and effectiveness. Backup rings are typically made from harder materials like PTFE or PEEK.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000250
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000250",
  "term": "Backup ring",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A component used in conjunction with an O-ring or other elastomeric seal to prevent extrusion of the seal under high pressure. It provides mechanical support to the softer sealing element, maintaining its integrity and effectiveness. Backup rings are typically made from harder materials like PTFE or PEEK.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/backup-ring/"
}

Record 271 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.