摘要 |
A seal device adapted for placement between two flanges is provided comprising an annular seal member having two faces, and inner radius defining a central aperture, and an outer radius defining the radially outer edge of the seal member, a radially inner channel formed between said faces and being open to said central aperture, and a radially outer groove open to the radially outer edge of said seal member, a seal retainer surrounding said seal member and located radially outward therefrom, said seal retainer being sized to engage and extend at least partially into the radially outer groove on said seal member, and a resilient member disposed within said annular seal member between a radially innermost portion of said seal retainer and a radially innermost portion of said groove, wherein said radially innermost portion of said seal retainer contacts and supplies a force to said resilient member. |