Applying torque

[J HancockParticipant @jhancock95746]

Then we come to the REALLY clever thing , how does a rubber O-Ring seal pressures of 1000s of psi

with only a hand tightening of the connecting nuts ?

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

Posted by J Hancock on 28/11/2022 11:06:37:

Then we come to the REALLY clever thing , how does a rubber O-Ring seal pressures of 1000s of psi

with only a hand tightening of the connecting nuts ?

By operating on a small effective area (it's per square inch)

regards Martin

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