Raunmiagi, Zygmunt
(Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Akademia Morska w Szczecinie,
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The article presents some problems with O-ring type seals that are in common use in marine machines. Typical failures of elastomers and their causes are discussed. Atten-tion is drawn to correct assembly of o-ring seals in static and movable joints.