Detailed view of metal joint on custom piston rings.

CUSTOM PISTON RINGS MADE TO ORDER

Q: Can you work backward from performance requirements instead of drawings?

Yes. If you know your ring needs to handle extreme pressure or operate in a corrosive environment but lack exact specifications, engineers can develop the ring based on those performance requirements and refine it through testing.

Q: How do you handle projects with tight deadlines?

Rush service means your project gets priority treatment without compromising engineering quality. Timeline depends on complexity and material requirements.

Q: What testing goes into custom ring validation?

Custom rings undergo rigorous testing with parameters customized to your application's specific conditions. Testing covers dimensional accuracy and performance under the actual pressure and fluid conditions your equipment will experience. This ensures the ring works reliably before full production.

Since 1921, AD Piston Ring has been manufacturing custom piston rings and seals for a wide range of sealing applications. With a commitment to quality, they can produce custom piston rings to meet the most demanding specifications, including those for harsh environments.

Features and Benefits:

Custom Manufacturing: Rings can be produced based on customer drawings or specifications, with quotes typically provided within 24 hours.
Material Variety: Available in a range of materials including cast iron, stainless steel, bronze, and more, depending on the temperature and environmental conditions.
Size Range: Custom sizes available from 1 inch to 30 inches.
Joint Options: Custom piston rings can be manufactured with various joint types to meet specific needs.

Applications:

Used in a wide array of industries including hydraulic repair, steam engines, diesel engines, steam turbines, power generation, air compressors, and industrial hydraulics.

Availability:

Contact for consultation and custom design services based on your specific application.

WHEN STANDARD RINGS DON'T WORK

AD Piston Ring manufactures custom piston rings with 100 years of experience, utilizing advanced machining, offering many specialized alloys, and custom gap and joint configurations. ADPR manufactures custom piston and sealing rings for demanding applications such as the blind installation "Hook Step" and "Lokseal" rings for steam applications Also hook seal, shurseal, butt cutt and gapless locks. Customization capabilities allow users to dictate exact thickness, material, and surface treatments like PVD coatings and used in a wide array of industries including industrial hydraulic repair, steam engines, diesel engines, steam turbines, power generation, air compressors, and industrial hydraulics.

REAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGES:

Precision Constraints:Piston rings for servo motors are designed for precision applications requires tolerances and precise engineering.
Extreme Environments: An industrial system operates at pressure or temperature combinations no standard product handles.
Legacy Equipment: An aging machine needs seals in sizes that disappeared from catalogs decades ago.

THE CUSTOM DESIGN ADVANTAGE

Custom piston rings built to exact specifications solve what off-the-shelf products can't. The difference between custom and standard isn't just materials. It's the engineering approach that asks why your application is different and how the ring needs to perform to succeed there.

THE ENGINEERING APPROACH:

Application Analysis:AD Piston Ring's engineers reverse-engineer your application to understand what the ring actually needs to accomplish.
Targeted Design:For servo motor piston rings, this means designing with tolerances precise enough for precision equipment.
Material Combination: For harsh environments, it means combining materials like stainless steel piston rings with coatings that handle corrosion.

WHY THIS APPROACH WORKS

AD Piston Ring approaches each project as a unique engineering problem requiring specific solutions.

PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT:

Design Expertise: Their engineers understand how small changes in dimension or joint configuration affect real-world performance.
Rapid Turnaround: Same-day response to inquiries means designers don't wait to move forward.

READY TO SOLVE YOUR SEALING CHALLENGE?

Contact AD Piston Ring with your specifications or problem statement.

GET IN TOUCH:

Phone: Call (216) 781-5200
Email: email sales@adpistonring.com for engineering consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is custom manufacturing more expensive than buying standard rings?

Cost depends on complexity and quantity. For single custom rings or low-volume orders, the engineering investment costs more per unit than catalog stock. However, if a standard ring doesn't work for your application, buying multiple failures costs far more than one correctly engineered custom ring. Pricing comes during the initial quote so you understand the investment before committing. When the custom ring solves a problem that standard products can't, the cost becomes an investment in reliability rather than an expense.