Oct. 29, 2024 ​Types of Piston Rings and Piston Ring Maintenance

Piston rings are manufactured and classified based on their function and usability. Their primary purpose is to seal the chamber in which the piston moves, such as the combustion chamber of a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine. In marine engines, three or more types of rings are typically fitted around the piston's circumference.

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Oct. 21, 2024 How to Replace Piston Rings of an Air Compressor

There are generally two types of piston rings used in air compressors: compression rings and oil rings. Compression rings help seal the air within the chamber, while oil rings control lubrication on the cylinder wall.

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Sep. 29, 2024 Engine Piston Rings Explained

Piston rings are essential components that separate the combustion chamber from the crankcase. They also regulate the amount of lubrication oil between the cylinder liner and the piston.

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Sep. 15, 2024 Piston Rings: What Are They and How Do They Work?

A piston ring is a ring-shaped metallic component that attaches to the circumference of a piston, which is found in combustion engines. There are different types of piston rings, each serving slightly different purposes.

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