Piston ring types

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Piston rings play a very important part in internal combustion engines. They must absorb the combustion pressure, cool the piston, keep the oil in the crankcase and provide a film of oil on the cylinder wall. Most modern 4-stroke engines are usually fitted with three piston rings per cylinder. The first ring holds back the combustion gases. The second ring helps to hold back combustion gases and also scrapes the oil downward. The third ring holds the oil where it needs to be.

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Compression rings

Compression rings
TypeSection (click on the image to enlarge)Description
C1
THN Type C1
Rectangular compression ring
C2
THN Type C2
Taper faced compression ring
C3
THN Type C3
Internally beveled compression ring
C4
THN Type C4
Internally stepped compression ring
C5
THN Type C5
Ridge dodger ring
C6
THN Type C6
Keystone compression ring
C7
THN Type C3
Half-keystone compression ring
C8
THN Type C8
Taper faced scraper ring
C9
THN Type C9
Barrel faced compression ring
CL
THN Type CL
L-ring

Scraper rings

Scraper rings
TypeSection (click on the image to enlarge)Description
S11
THN Type S11
Napier ring
S13
THN Type S13
Taper faced napier ring

Oil control rings

Oil control rings
TypeSection (click on the image to enlarge)Description
O21
THN Type O21
Oil control ring
O23
THN Type O23
Double-beveled oil control ring
O25
THN Type O25
Double-beveled oil control ring
WO21
THN Type WO21
Coil ring-loaded slotted oil control ring
WO23
THN Type O23
Coil ring-loaded beveled-edge oil control ring
WO25
THN Type WO25
Coil ring-loaded beveled-edge oil control ring
3XO
THN Type 3XO
3-piece oil control ring

Piston Ring Type Standards

Overview of standards used for the different piston ring types:

  • DIN 24910: Piston rings for industrial applications 18-1000mm
  • DIN 34110: Compression rings for industrial applications 18-1200mm
  • VDMA 24910: Piston rings with step cut for industrial applications 18-1000mm
  • DIN 70 910 to 70 916: Compression rings for motor vehicles 30-200mm
  • DIN 70 930: Compression rings for motor vehicles 30-200mm
  • DIN 70 946 to 70 948: Oil control rings for motor vehicles 30-200mm
  • ISO 6621 to 6624: Compression rings for internal combustion engines 30-200mm
  • ISO 6625 to 6627: Oil control rings for internal combustion engines 30-200mm

Need custom piston rings?

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In the case of very specific applications, the necessary piston rings may not be in stock. We also offer options for specially produced piston rings in any desired size and design. Delivery times are possible from 24 hours.

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