anel de vedação
1. A mechanical seal in the shape of a torus (doughnut) used to prevent leakage of fluids or gases in machinery and hydraulic systems
The O-ring in the hydraulic cylinder needs to be replaced to prevent fluid leakage.
O anel de vedação do cilindro hidráulico precisa ser substituído para evitar vazamento de fluido.
2. A rubber or elastomer ring used as a gasket in pumps, compressors, and other mechanical equipment
Make sure the O-ring is properly seated before assembling the components.
Certifique-se de que o anel de vedação está bem assentado antes de montar os componentes.
The O-ring is a critical component in industrial and mechanical applications worldwide. The term 'O-ring' is widely recognized in technical and engineering contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazil, while 'anel de vedação' is the formal translation, the English term 'O-ring' is often used in technical manuals and professional settings, especially in aerospace and automotive industries. The O-ring became particularly famous in Brazilian and international consciousness due to its role in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster investigation (1986).
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