An alloy steel O-ring (often referred to as a metallic O-ring or metal O-ring seal) is a specialized, high-performance mechanical seal made from steel alloys rather than standard flexible elastomers like Viton or Nitrile.
Because rubber and synthetic elastomers degrade, melt, or extrude under extreme conditions, metallic O-rings are engineered for severe environments involving ultra-high pressures, cryogenic to extreme heat temperatures, or aggressive chemical exposures.