DIN 7603A Aluminum Sealing Ring (Form A) — Aluminum, Cleaned Natural Finish
FULLERKREG DIN 7603A flat sealing rings are manufactured to DIN 7603 Form A standard in aluminum (Al 1050 / Al 1060 equivalent, soft annealed) with a cleaned natural finish. DIN 7603 Form A is a flat (plain) sealing ring used for pipe flanges (DIN 3850), plug screws (DIN 908), ball-type pipe fittings, and hollow connections (DIN 7001). Aluminum sealing rings provide a lightweight alternative to copper, with excellent corrosion resistance to atmospheric conditions, oils, and fuels. The soft aluminum deforms plastically under bolt clamping load to create a reliable metal-to-metal seal. Aluminum sealing rings are widely used in automotive, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications where weight reduction is a priority and operating temperatures are within the aluminum service range.
Product Highlights
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Standard: DIN 7603 Form A (Flat Sealing Ring)
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Material: Aluminum (Al 1050 / Al 1060 equivalent, soft annealed)
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Surface: Cleaned, natural aluminum finish — no coating, no plating
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Profile: Form A — flat plain ring (no inner or outer bead)
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Size Range: d1 6 – 90 mm (inner diameter)
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Weight: Approximately 1/3 the weight of copper — ideal for weight-sensitive applications
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Applications: Pipe flanges (DIN 3850), plug screws (DIN 908), pipe fittings, hollow connections (DIN 7001)
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Sealing mechanism: Plastic deformation of soft aluminum — fills surface irregularities for metal-to-metal seal
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Temperature resistance: Up to +150°C continuous service (lower than copper)
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Media compatibility: Oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, water, compressed air
- RoHS & REACH Compliant
Dimensional Specifications — DIN 7603 Form A, Aluminum
All dimensions in millimeters (mm). Per DIN 7603 Form A.
| Nominal Size |
d1 (ID) |
d2 (OD) |
b (thickness) |
| 6×10 |
6.0 |
10.0 |
1.5 |
| 6.5×10 |
6.5 |
10.0 |
1.5 |
| 7×11 |
7.0 |
11.0 |
1.5 |
| 8×12 |
8.0 |
12.0 |
1.5 |
| 8×13 |
8.0 |
13.0 |
1.5 |
| 8×14 |
8.0 |
14.0 |
1.5 |
| 9×13 |
9.0 |
13.0 |
1.5 |
| 10×13.5 |
10.0 |
13.5 |
1.5 |
| 10×14 |
10.0 |
14.0 |
1.5 |
| 10×16 |
10.0 |
16.0 |
1.5 |
| 11×15 |
11.0 |
15.0 |
1.5 |
| 12×16 |
12.0 |
16.0 |
1.5 |
| 12×18 |
12.0 |
18.0 |
1.5 |
| 12×20 |
12.0 |
20.0 |
1.5 |
| 13×17 |
13.0 |
17.0 |
1.5 |
| 14×18 |
14.0 |
18.0 |
1.5 |
| 14×20 |
14.0 |
20.0 |
1.5 |
| 15×19 |
15.0 |
19.0 |
1.5 |
| 16×20 |
16.0 |
20.0 |
1.5 |
| 16×22 |
16.0 |
22.0 |
1.5 |
| 17×21 |
17.0 |
21.0 |
1.5 |
| 18×22 |
18.0 |
22.0 |
1.5 |
| 18×24 |
18.0 |
24.0 |
1.5 |
| 19×23 |
19.0 |
23.0 |
1.5 |
| 20×24 |
20.0 |
24.0 |
1.5 |
| 20×26 |
20.0 |
26.0 |
1.5 |
| 21×25 |
21.0 |
25.0 |
1.5 |
| 22×27 |
22.0 |
27.0 |
1.5 |
| 22×29 |
22.0 |
29.0 |
1.5 |
| 24×29 |
24.0 |
29.0 |
1.5 |
| 24×32 |
24.0 |
32.0 |
1.5 |
| 26×32 |
26.0 |
32.0 |
1.5 |
| 27×32 |
27.0 |
32.0 |
1.5 |
| 28×34 |
28.0 |
34.0 |
1.5 |
| 29×36 |
29.0 |
36.0 |
2.0 |
| 30×36 |
30.0 |
36.0 |
2.0 |
| 32×38 |
32.0 |
38.0 |
2.0 |
| 33×40 |
33.0 |
40.0 |
2.0 |
| 34×40 |
34.0 |
40.0 |
2.0 |
| 35×42 |
35.0 |
42.0 |
2.0 |
| 36×41 |
36.0 |
41.0 |
2.0 |
| 38×44 |
38.0 |
44.0 |
2.0 |
| 40×46 |
40.0 |
46.0 |
2.0 |
| 40×47 |
40.0 |
47.0 |
2.0 |
| 42×48 |
42.0 |
48.0 |
2.0 |
| 44×50 |
44.0 |
50.0 |
2.0 |
| 45×52 |
45.0 |
52.0 |
2.0 |
| 48×55 |
48.0 |
55.0 |
2.0 |
| 50×57 |
50.0 |
57.0 |
2.0 |
| 52×59 |
52.0 |
59.0 |
2.0 |
| 55×62 |
55.0 |
62.0 |
2.0 |
| 58×65 |
58.0 |
65.0 |
2.0 |
| 60×67 |
60.0 |
67.0 |
2.0 |
| 62×70 |
62.0 |
70.0 |
2.0 |
| 65×72 |
65.0 |
72.0 |
2.0 |
| 68×75 |
68.0 |
75.0 |
2.0 |
| 70×78 |
70.0 |
78.0 |
2.0 |
| 72×80 |
72.0 |
80.0 |
2.0 |
| 75×83 |
75.0 |
83.0 |
2.0 |
| 78×86 |
78.0 |
86.0 |
2.0 |
| 80×88 |
80.0 |
88.0 |
2.0 |
| 85×93 |
85.0 |
93.0 |
2.0 |
| 90×100 |
90.0 |
100.0 |
2.0 |
All dimensions in mm per DIN 7603 Form A. d1 = inner diameter; d2 = outer diameter; b = thickness. Sizes d1 6–28mm: b = 1.5mm. Sizes d1 29–90mm: b = 2.0mm.
Aluminum vs. Copper — Sealing Ring Material Comparison
| Property |
Aluminum (This Product) |
Copper T3 |
| Density |
2.7 g/cm³ — ~1/3 weight of copper |
8.9 g/cm³ |
| Max. service temperature |
+150°C continuous |
+300°C continuous |
| Hardness (soft) |
15–35 HV — very soft, excellent conformability |
40–65 HV |
| Corrosion resistance |
Excellent — self-passivating oxide layer |
Good — natural patina |
| Media compatibility |
Oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, water, air |
Oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, water, air, steam |
| Steam resistance |
Not recommended above +150°C |
Suitable up to +300°C |
| Weight advantage |
Significant — preferred for automotive |
Standard |
| Cost |
Lower than copper |
Higher |
DIN 7603 Form A vs. Form C vs. Form D
| Feature |
Form A (This Product) |
Form C |
Form D |
| Profile |
Flat plain ring |
Inner bead |
Outer bead |
| Sealing area |
Full flat face |
Inner bead concentrates sealing force |
Outer bead concentrates sealing force |
| Typical use |
General pipe fittings, plug screws |
Higher pressure, concentrated seal |
Higher pressure, concentrated seal |
Material Properties — Aluminum (Soft Annealed)
| Property |
Value |
| Material Grade |
Al 1050 / Al 1060 (equivalent, ≥99.5% Al) |
| Al Content |
≥99.5% |
| Condition |
Soft annealed |
| Surface |
Cleaned, natural aluminum finish — no coating |
| Hardness |
15–35 HV (very soft, excellent conformability) |
| Tensile Strength |
60–100 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥25% |
| Density |
2.7 g/cm³ |
| Max. Service Temperature |
+150°C continuous |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Excellent — self-passivating Al₂O₃ layer |
| Media Compatibility |
Oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, water, compressed air |
| RoHS / REACH |
Compliant |
Application Scenarios
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Automotive engine & gearbox — oil drain plugs, coolant connections, lightweight sealing
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Hydraulic systems — plug screws (DIN 908), banjo bolts, hydraulic fittings
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Fuel systems — fuel line connections, carburetors, injection fittings
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Pneumatic systems — compressed air connections, valve bodies
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Pipe flanges — DIN 3850 flange connections at moderate temperatures
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Lightweight machinery — where weight reduction is a design priority
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General pipe fittings — cost-effective alternative to copper for non-steam applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is DIN 7603 Form A?
A: DIN 7603 Form A is a flat plain sealing ring (no bead) used for pipe flanges (DIN 3850), plug screws (DIN 908), and pipe fittings. The flat profile provides full-face sealing through plastic deformation of the soft metal under bolt clamping load.
Q: When should I choose aluminum over copper sealing rings?
A: Choose aluminum when weight reduction is a priority (automotive, aerospace), operating temperatures are below +150°C, and steam is not present. Choose copper when temperatures exceed +150°C, steam is present, or higher sealing force is required.
Q: Is aluminum suitable for fuel and oil sealing?
A: Yes. Aluminum has excellent compatibility with mineral oils, fuels, and hydraulic fluids. It is widely used in automotive oil drain plugs and fuel system fittings.
Q: Can aluminum sealing rings be reused?
A: Aluminum sealing rings are generally single-use. Unlike copper, aluminum cannot be easily re-annealed to restore softness. Replacement is recommended after each disassembly.
Q: Do you provide material test certificates?
A: Yes. Mill certificates and RoHS declarations available upon request.
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