Materials
The materials used to make Piston Rings are one of the most critical factors in its performance.
Listed below is some of today’s common material used in manufacturing of piston rings and metallic seals:
- Cast iron
- Cast iron alloyed for piston rings
- Nodular cast iron alloyed for piston rings
- Bronze
- Aluminum Bronze
- Phosphor Bronze
- Steel
- Stainless Steels for use in high temperatures