E-gap
From Sealing Technology & Engineering Glossary
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| Name | E-gap |
| Definition | See Extrusion Gap; extrusion occurs when fluid pressure forces the seal material into the clearance gap on the low pressure side between mating hardware. The permitted width of the extrusion gap depends primarily on operating pressure and the sealing material. |
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