O-Ring Installer

The o-ring Installer was produced to enable effective installation of an o-ring into a fitting.  The device is used to replace an inefficient and problematic manual insertion process.  Utilizing a unique mechanism, the device conforms the o-ring to easily insert it into a fitting.

This product was designed for Curt Nordstrom at Fiero Fluid Power to help satisfy his customers needs.  Fiero's customer manufactures a kidney dialysis machine.  The fittings used in the machine must utilize silicone o-rings rather than the conventional Buna-N rubber due to the cleaning agents used to flush the machine.  The fitting manufacturer was not able to supply the fittings with silicone o-rings so Fiero had to manually change them.  The o-ring installer designed and built by OTB is being used to replace the inefficient and problematic manual insertion process.  The o-ring installer reduced the installation time from >20 seconds per o-ring and collet to <5 seconds while also reducing the repetitive motion injury concerns.  Another benefit to the project is that Fiero is employing mentally handicapped individuals through a life skills center to use the device and provide quality finished product to the customer.

If you would like more information about the o-ring Installer please contact OTB Designs & Engineering at 970-224-2116 or Curt Nordstrom with Fiero Fluid Power at 1-800-638-0920.

Photo Gallery

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Rendered SolidWorks 3D Model	O-ring Installer	O-ring Installer Close Up	Step 1: Place O-ring in tool	Close up of o-ring in tool	Step 2: Locate fitting with tool	Step 3: Press down, o-ring is inserted into fitting
O-ring made obround by tool (fitting not shown)	O-ring obround and folded to fit inside fitting (fitting not shown)	O-ring in fitting	Step 5: Set o-ring into fitting with pin	Step 6: Press collet into fitting	Complete

 

Click the link below to view a video of the o-ring Installer in action

O-ring Installer Video Clip

Last modified: March 28, 2005