Engine building is technically a science, but the truth is that there is just as much art as there is science. Where most ...

Piston rings perform a number of important functions. ... Gas ports work best with short piston-compression heights (under 1.200 inches) on engines running 7,000 rpm or higher.

In a conventional application, there are three rings per piston. The top ring is called the compression ring. Its purpose is to seal the combustion gas pressure, transfer heat from the piston to ...

Positioning of the ring pack is application specific and is dictated by the piston’s compression height, the size and depth of the valve notches, and the dimensions of the ring package. Many OEM ...

Piston Rings. Common configurations involve a top compression ring and a second compression ring, followed by two much thinner oil rings separated by a spacer.

The global piston rings market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.92% from 2023-2030, majorly driven by growing use in vehicles due to its ability to boost the effectiveness and performance of ...

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles due to issues involving the piston oil ring. The affected vehicles are Kia MY SOUL and Seltos from 2021, 2022 and 2023 that are equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI ...