What is the shape of a piston ring?

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LaAiden
07/29/25 4:59pm
Piston rings are metal rings used to fit into the grooves of a piston. There are two types of piston rings: 1. Compression rings: These are used to seal the combustible gas mixture in the combustion chamber. 2. Oil rings: These are used to scrape excess oil from the cylinder walls. Information about piston rings is as follows: 1. Application: Piston rings are widely used in various power machinery, such as steam engines, diesel engines, gasoline engines, compressors, and hydraulic machines. 2. Significance: Piston rings are core components inside fuel engines, working together with cylinders, pistons, and cylinder walls to seal fuel gases. 3. Functions: The functions of piston rings include sealing, regulating oil (oil control), heat conduction (heat transfer), and guidance (support).
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