摘要 |
A back-up ring for use in a sealing assembly having an annular body with a first face and a second face and defining an axial thickness, the first face being adapted to be engaged by an annular seal ring, a first cut in the first face extending axially inwardly from the first face at an angle of less than 90° but greater than 0° to the first face, a second cut in the second face, the second cut being interconnected to the first cut and being at an angle thereto, the angle of at least a portion of the second cut being 90° or greater but less than 180° to the second face.
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