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RING TECHNOLOGY:


3 LEAK
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COATINGS


C-23 is our pvd-applied face coating reducing friction and wear while offering better hear transfer and is compatible with most cylinder materials and cylinder coatings.

C-69 is our pvd-applied face coating reducing friction and wear while offering better hear transfer and is compatible with most cylinder materials and cylinder coatings. Option on M2 Tool Steel Rings.

C-72 is our pvd-applied face coating specifically engineered for hard-coated cylinders it offers the same performance gains as C-23 with exceptional long term wear characteristics.

C-33 is out pvd-applied chrome nitride [CrN] face coating for those looking for the same characteristics as a chrome faced ring but without the seating problems commonly associated with chrome.

C-47 is our side coating used on the top and bottom ring flank offering exceptional ring to ring groove lubricity helping to eliminate micro welding. It is the standard side coating supplied with our Diamond Finish rings.

C-92 is our PVD face coating reducing friction and wear available on Gold Finish ring sets.

Total Seal coatings are available on Diamond Finish, TNT, AP, Gold Finish and M2 Tool Steel top rings.

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MATERIALS

M2


  • Manufactured from M2 Tool Steel, the strongest most durable ring material currently available
  • Uniform barrel face profile for smooth, quick seating
  • Optional C-69 PVD face coating is available for additional friction reduction
  • Axial tolerance of .00015"
  • Tested to be 100% light tight
  • For use in extreme applications like Top Fuel, Pro Mod, Nitrous or Turbo, and similar applications

TNT


  • TNT top rings are centrifugal cast for superior grain structure
  • Engineered for extreme abuse such as nitrous oxide, turbocharged, supercharged and high cylinder pressure applications
  • Tighter tolerances and PVD coatings
  • Special axial sizing upon request
  • AP


  • Manufactured from 440B stainless steel
  • Stronger, Longer life and Most Precise Tolerances
  • Thinner, Flatter and Lighter
  • Conforms Better to the Cylinder Wall
  • 1.0mm and larger available any bore size 2.992"-5.125"
  • Special axial sizing upon request
  • Works well in all applications, notably dirt environments
  • Easier on cylinders, reducing bore wear
  • Uses C33 face coating: doesn't allows dirt to penetrate coating
  • Available in Gapless or Conventional
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    3 LEAK PATHS

    LEAK PATH #1
    THE END GAP


    LEAK PATH #2
    SIDES OF THE RING


    LEAK PATH #3
    FACE OF THE RING


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    3 LEAK PATHS

    LEAK PATH #1
    FIX



    LEAK PATH #2
    FIX



    LEAK PATH #3
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    RING SETS:


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    CHOOSE YOUR RING SET:


    CIRCLE TRACK
    DRAG RACING
    DIESEL
    AND OTHERS
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    CIRCLE TRACK:


    DIRT
    ASPHALT
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    CONTACT US!



    See your Total Seal representative for recommendations special to your application.
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    ABOUT TOTAL SEAL



    Total Seal® is the leader in Piston Ring technology and manufacturing.

    We manufacture Piston Rings for all applications.

    If it takes a piston ring, we can make it. Any ring, any size, any budget.
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    Total Seal® now offers a unique piston ring design for racers desiring gas-ported performance without gas-ported pistons.

    NEW GAS PORTED RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • Gas-ported performance without gas-ported pistons.
  • Features strategically sized and placed horizontal slots in the ring allowing combustion gas to enter through the groove and behind the ring to gas-load the ring providing greatly improved ring sealing.
  • Extensively tested in virtually every form of race engine with the same increases in ring sealing time after time.
  • Applications are available in both steel and ductile iron for top ring placements. When ordering simply ask for Gas-Ported on your top ring sets.
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    Rectangular High Speed Steel (HSS) Top rings for Diesel aftermarket high performance pistons. As piston to wall clearance increases, blow-by typically increases when using a Keystone style ring. This can lead to ring land / piston torching which is common in these applications and ring style. Created for positive performance increases, improved durability and feature exclusive Total Seal® C-33 face coating that is quick seating, easy on cylinder walls, offers low friction, long life and won’t chip or flake.

    NEW HSS HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL 2.0M TOP RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • When purchasing an aftermarket piston, make sure they will accommodate the new Total Seal® HSS 2.0mm top rings.
  • Use with our patented Gapless rings for maximum performance.


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    New Total Seal Ultra-Thin Ring Packs offer maximum efficiency and significantly reduced friction for normally aspirated engines.

    ULTRA THIN RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • Feature 0.9mm, 2.0mm ring sets. They include AP Advanced Profiling Steel top rings, ductile iron Napier 2nd rings (in most sets where available) and new standard tension oil ring sets.
  • .120" radial depth for excellent bore conformability
  • Reduced stack height permits use of a piston with a very short compression height allowing the use of longer connecting rods, and/or increased strokes while keeping the wrist pin out of the oil ring groove.
  • Available in Gapless or Conventional
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    A Major Breakthrough in Piston Ring Design Featuring Revolutionary Radial Notch Technology

    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • Unique Radial Notch design allows ring to “conform” to cylinder wall
  • Notches in the rings have a radius, which eliminates stress risers, not a square cut. Makes the ring more “conformable”
  • Adapts to cylinder distortion better
  • Increased horsepower
  • Increase in fuel efficiency resulting in higher MPG
  • Increased torque and horsepower
  • Less Friction, Less Tension, Lower Mass
  • Higher Efficiency
  • Improved crankcase vacuum



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    Total Seal® pioneered this technology over 45 years ago and has been perfecting it ever since.

    GAPLESS RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Increased horsepower and torque
  • Longer engine life
  • Saves money (fewer teardowns)
  • Improved consistency
  • Cleaner, cooler engine
  • Longer ring life
  • Better oil control
  • Less Friction
  • Increased intake signal
  • Wider torque curve
  • More engine vacuum
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    Total Seal® extends its renowned Gapless® technology and performance into piston ring sets for the diesel engine ranks. With their extremely high cylinder pressures, the benefits of Gapless® rings for diesel engines are even greater than they are for gas.

    By eliminating the excessive blow-by characteristics common to diesel engines, Total Seal® Gapless® second rings help these engines unleash their full potential, turning them into true horsepower and torque monsters.

    Total Seal® Gapless® Piston Ring Sets for diesel applications provide:
    Street performance to full on competition, or even industrial applications, any diesel engine will greatly benefit from purpose made Total Seal® Gapless® Piston Ring Sets.

    NEW GAPLESS HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESEL RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Better sealing and less friction
  • Greater cranking pressure
  • More boost - delivered quicker
  • Increased horsepower and torque
  • Greatly reduced oil contamination
  • Cooler running engine oil
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    Get the same horsepower producting piston ring technology that Total Seal® delivers to the top engine builders in Cup, IRL, NHRA, IHRA, and Formula 1.

    ADVANCED PROFILING STEEL RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • Manufactured from 440B stainless steel
  • Stronger, Longer life and Most Precise Tolerances
  • Thinner, Flatter and Lighter
  • Conforms Better to the Cylinder Wall
  • 1.0mm and larger available any bore size 2.992"-5.125"
  • Special axial sizing upon request
  • Works well in all applications, notably dirt environments
  • Easier on cylinders, reducing bore wear
  • Uses C33 face coating: doesn't allows dirt to penetrate coating
  • Available in Gapless or Conventional
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    New Total Seal Ultra-Thin Ring Packs offer maximum efficiency and significantly reduced friction for normally aspirated engines.

    AP Ultra Thin Ring Packs


    FEATURE BENEFITS:
  • Feature 0.9mm, 2.0mm ring sets. They include AP Advanced Profiling Steel top rings, ductile iron Napier 2nd rings (in most sets where available) and new standard tension oil ring sets.
  • .120" radial depth for excellent bore conformability
  • Reduced stack height permits use of a piston with a very short compression height allowing the use of longer connecting rods, and/or increased strokes while keeping the wrist pin out of the oil ring groove.
  • Available in Gapless or Conventional
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    Intended for hard core racing, Total Seal® Diamond Finish rings are currently used in the highest levels of STOCK CAR, DRAG and OPEN WHEEL COMPETITION.

    DIAMOND FINISH RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Axial tolerances of +/- .000050"
  • Improved sealing between piston and piston ring
  • Optional PVD coatings engineered to match cylinder material and minimize friction losses
  • Custom axial thickness down to 0.6mm
  • *0.8mm sizing include all DF Rings from axial thickness .0300” - .0330”
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    The best just got better. New Total Seal® Diamond Finish 2.0 Ring Sets: incredible performance, incredible price.

    DIAMOND FINISH 2.0 RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Major power gains over traditional ring sets.
  • Axial tolerances of +/- .000050”.
  • 1st time in history Total Seal® has offered our top level rings in box sets.
  • Diamond Finish 2.0 Ring Sets include Diamond Finish 0.8mm* Top and 2nd Rings paired with 3.0mm oil rings.
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    ADVANTAGE RINGS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Developed with “Stock” Class Drag and Circle Track Racers in mind
  • Permits the use of thin ring technology in pistons with wider grooves (i.e 5/64 5/64 3/16 & 1/16 1/16 3/16)
  • Especially useful in classes that require the use of "stock" ring groove sizes as seen in certain drag race and circle track classes
  • Spacers available in .030" & .046" thickness
  • Permits use of 1.2mm" or .8mm" rings in 5/64 groove or .8mm" rings in 1/16 groove
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    CLAIMER SETS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Developed specifically for racing classes where Claiming rules are in effect, Claimer sets feature high quality cast moly top rings, Gapless 2nd and Gold power low tension oil rings
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    The ultimate in durability over any other material commonly used in piston ring manufacturing


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Uniform barrel face profile for smooth, quick seating
  • Engineered with the most advanced Tool Steel and are the toughest rings in the industry
  • Optional C-69 PVD face coating is available for additional friction reduction
  • Axial tolerance of .00015"
  • Tested to be 100% light tight
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    TNT RING SETS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Centrifugally cast and then heat treated to provide the most uniform grain structure of any martensitic ductile iron ring
  • Engineered for extreme abuse such as nitrous oxide, turbocharged, supercharged and high cylinder pressure applications
  • Tighter tolerances and PVD coatings
  • 0.8mm available in almost any bore size
  • 1.0mm and larger in any bore size
  • Special axial sizing upon request
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    DYKES STYLE


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Specifically designed to withstand the rigors of Forced Induction Engines such as Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Blown Alcohol
  • Available in Steel, TNT, and Ductile Moly versions for both .017” and .031”
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    CLASSIC RACE


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Conventional Ring Set
  • High Performance Street Applications
  • Classic race sets in most popular bore sizes feature Ductile plasma moly top rings, conventional reverse torsional taper face 2nd rings and flex vent style 3 piece oil rings available is standard, low and light tension for most popular bore sizes. These are generally available in size to fit or drop in sets depending on your bore size.
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    HIGH PERFORMANCE LUBRICANTS:


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    For maximum protection, make sure you break in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!

    TS-50 BREAK-IN OIL


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Formulated to optimize piston ring seal
  • Viscosity typical of 20W-50
  • Non-Detergent Formula
  • Blended from Pennsylvania Grade
    Petroleum exclusively for Total Seal®
    by DRIVEN Racing Oil
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    For maximum protection, make sure you break in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!

    TS-16 BREAK-IN OIL


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Formulated to optimize piston ring seal
  • Viscosity typical of SAE 16
  • Non-Detergent Formula
  • Blended from Pennsylvania Grade
    Petroleum exclusively for Total Seal®
    by DRIVEN Racing Oil
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    For maximum protection, make sure you break in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!

    TS-30 BREAK-IN OIL


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Formulated to optimize piston ring seal
  • Viscosity typical of SAE 30
  • Non-Detergent Formula
  • Blended from Pennsylvania Grade
    Petroleum exclusively for Total Seal®
    by DRIVEN Racing Oil
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    ASSEMBLY LUBE


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Provides a tenacious yet fluid film to protect components
  • Non-foaming product mixes with break-in oil and extends film thickness during the critical break-in process
  • Available in 8 oz. bottle and 5/8 oz. single application packet
  • Blended from Pennsylvania Grade
    Petroleum exclusively for Total Seal®
    by DRIVEN Racing Oil

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    Quick Seat


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Dry film cylinder wall lubricant
  • Provides proper lubrication during the critical break-in period
  • Virtually eliminates ring related cylinder wall burnishing and glazing
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    HIGH PERFORMANCE TOOLS:


    POWER RING
    FILER
    RING
    COMPRESSORS
    RING SQUARING
    TOOLS
    LEAK DOWN
    TESTER
    RING
    PLIERS
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    POWER RING FILER


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Perhaps the best piston ring filer available on the market Available in two models:
  • 110V (Part No. PRF-812DW)
  • 220V (Part No. PRF-822DW)
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    RING COMPRESSORS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Available in Fixed bore size or Adjustable
  • 5 degree - Standard design
  • 2 degree - designed for rings with reduced radial wall (less than .125")
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    RING PLIERS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Tapered jaws prevent damage to rings during installation and removal; recommended for use with all piston rings
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    LEAK DOWN TESTER


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Dual gauge design
  • Adjustable left-hand gauge, with a precision regulator and a large easty to read right hand gauge
  • Allows you to check engine condition
  • Comes with 14mm hose
  • Can also be used with adapter to set injection barrel valves
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    RING SQUARING TOOLS


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Helps you to properly square the ring in the cylinder while checking for proper end gap
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    HONING:


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    HONING BY THE NUMBERS:


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    Honing Procedures for OE Production Blocks

    *Honing OilSunnenMAN 845
    *Speed & FeedCK-10
    CV-616
    C & E Pulleys
    185 rpm 50 strokes per minute
    *HoningGrit
    1. Rough
    2. 220
    3. 280
    4. 400
    Procedure
    .003" from size
    .0001" from size
    To size
    2-3 strokes
    Stones
    EHU-133
    EHU-525
    JHU-623
    JHU-818
    Hand Hone Stones
    AN-100
    AN-300
    AN-500
    *N37-J85
    Pressure
    Med-High
    Med-High
    Light
    Light
    *Rehone1. 280
    2. 400
    2-3 Strokes
    2-3 Strokes
    JHU-623
    JHU-818
    AN-500
    *N37-J85
    Med
    Light
    * JHU-818 Operation can be replaced by PHT-731 brushes.
    * N37-J85 Operation can be replaced by MM-PHT-731 brushes.
    * Shoe Assembly Technique
    Titanium shoe on one side of honing head. Long CK3570, Short CK2570
    Delron (hard nylon) attached to brass shoe holder trim to fit. CK3070 NY3X

    *** Do Not use Bronze shoe***

    * Fresh honing oil is critical !!!
    * All supplies from Sunnen 800-772-2878
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    High-End Rottler Application Info*


    Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
    Finishing stone 514-9-14G 600 6 strokes 20% load
    Plateau with 514-9-14P special stone 6 strokes 20% load

    170 RPM
    56 SPM
    This produced the following cylinder finish

    RpK 4-6
    Rk 18-22
    RvK 28-32

    * Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    High-End Sunnen Application Info*


    EHU-518 TO WITHIN .0001”-.0002” OF SIZE
    JHU-818 TO SIZE
    PHT-731 BRUSH 30 SECONDS

    SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
    RpK 7-10
    Rk 18-22
    RvK 28-32

    * Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    General Purpose Rottler Application Info*


    Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
    Finishing stone 514-9-14L 550 6 strokes 20% load
    Plateau with 514-9-14H brushes 6 strokes 20% load

    170 RPM
    56 SPM
    This produced the following cylinder finish

    RpK 8-10
    Rk 25-30
    RvK 35-40

    * Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    General Purpose Sunnen Application Info*


    EHU-412 TO SIZE
    PHT-731 BRUSH 45 SECONDS

    SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
    RpK 8-12
    Rk 30-35
    RvK 40-45

    * Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    Rottler Nitrous/Blower Honing Info*


    Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
    Finishing stone 514-9-14L 550 4 strokes 20% load
    Plateau with 514-9-14H brush 4 strokes 20% load

    170 RPM
    56 SPM
    This produced the following cylinder finish

    RpK 8-14
    Rk 30-40
    RvK 50+

    * Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    Sunnen Nitrous/Blower Honing Info*


    EHU-412 TO SIZE
    PHT-731 BRUSH 20 SECONDS

    SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
    RpK 10-15
    Rk 35-40
    RvK 50+

    * Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
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    The Need to Measure Surface Roughness


    The reason we need to measure the surface finish is that purely relying on recommended stones, feeds and speeds may not achieve the desired results. The only way to be sure is to measure the surface using a profilometer.

    The most common surface roughness measurement used is Ra.

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    Ra Averages the Peak and Valley of Displacement


    Ra averages the peak and valley displacement from a mean line but provides no information about the height of the peaks and the depth of the valleys or the ability of the material to bear a load. Two different surfaces may have a similar Ra yet have two functionally different characteristics.

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    Achieving a Proper Plateau


    Piston rings ride on oil just like bearings on a crankshaft. It is imperative that we create a cylinder wall finish that is a proper bearing surface. If this is not achieved it can result in excessive blow-by, oil control problems, and/or premature piston, ring and cylinder failure.

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    Plateau Comparisons



    No Plateau



    Nice Plateau

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    The Numbers That Do Matter


    Rpk Rk Rvk. These are the measurements that need to be used when checking cylinder finish. These numbers allow us to determine if the cylinder has the ability to bear a load.

    Rpk - Reduced peak height measures the portion of the surfaces protruding peaks that will wear during initial loading.

    Rk - Core roughness depth is used to describe the portion of the surface that will support the majority of the load.

    Rvk - Reduced valley depth, (valleys projecting through the roughness core profile) is the oil retaining portion or the troughs machined into the cylinder surface.


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    Surface Roughness Tester


    FEATURE BENEFITS:

  • Highly visible 2.4-inch color LCD with backlight
  • Pass/fail results are displayed in color.
  • Assessed profiles, load curves, and amplitude distribution curves can be displayed in addition to calculation results.
  • Data can be transferred via USB.
  • The memory card slot lets you store large amounts of data onto a memory card.
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    SPECIAL ORDER



    If your engine has a piston, Total Seal can design and machine piston rings to fit it. Any ring, any size. Aeronautical, Industrial, agricultural, stationary, antique. Contact our Tech Department for Complete Details
    (623) 587-7400



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    INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS



    If your engine has a piston, Total Seal can design and machine piston rings to fit it. Any ring, any size. Aeronautical, Industrial, agricultural, stationary, antique. Contact our Tech Department for Complete Details
    (623) 587-7400



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    “Total Seal defines state-of-the-art in piston ring technology, thereby permitting ECR Engines to minimize friction and maximize seal at the critical ring/cylinder bore interface. Combining high technology with excellent quality and attentive responsiveness makes Total Seal the premier ring supplier for NASCAR Cup engines.”

    Dr. Andrew Randolph
    Engine Technical Director
    Earnhardt Childress Racing
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    “A Nascar Cup engine will see about 1 million firing cycles on an average weekend and we only trust Total Seal Rings to contain those explosions. Also, as much as we like to change things, Total Seal's service is the only ring manufacturer that can handle it. They bring new designs and improvement to the table too. I believe they have the best rings out there.”

    Mark Cronquist
    Joe Gibbs Racing
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    “I’ve used Total Seal rings in my engines for over 20 years. They’ve shown the most significant gains in power through improved cylinder sealing than any gains from cylinder heads or camshafts I’ve tried. Equally as important is the service and technical support I’ve received from their sales and tech staff”

    Don Ott
    Don Ott Racing Engines
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    “We use Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our Pro Stock Engines because they offer us consistency and quality that is second to none. We know that every time we install a set of Total Seal rings that we will have the best ring seal possible.”

    Greg Stanfield
    Stanfield Enterprises
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    “I am fussier than most. I live and die by the blow-by meter. Every engine I build uses Total Seal Rings. I use Total Seal piston Rings because of their superior ring seal qualities. The Service and Technical support at Total Seal is 2nd to none.”

    Steve Schmidt
    Steve Schmidt Competition Engines
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    “Producing horsepower is not an easy task any more. Piston rings are a very important factor in this equation. Round, Flat and Parallel rings are a MUST HAVE when it comes to power. That is why we rely on Total Seal Piston Rings. It is one less thing to worry about!”

    Kurt Johnson
    Warren Johnson Racing
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    “It’s a well known fact that aluminum blocks with a high compression ratio are very difficult to seal properly. That’s why Total Seal Rings are the only rings I trust in our motors. Total Seal’s performance and customer service are second to none.”

    Charlie Garrett
    Garrett’s Racing Engines
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    “Total Seal makes the best rings we have ever used! The quality control, combined with their great service and technical support, makes them a combination that can’t be beat. Our engines use Total Seal Rings exclusively, because they are the best rings on the market.”

    Dave Nickens
    Nickens Brothers Racing
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    “Total Seal’s gapless ring technology is unsurpassed. Total Seal has improved our ring seal to the point of no oil degradation from excessive fuel getting by the rings under extreme cylinder pressure conditions and improved our pan vacuum by 3 inches. This results in more power and less maintenance on our turbo engines.”

    “Moran Racing Engines uses Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our customer’s engines because it has proven time and time again in our own racing program to be the winning combination.”

    Mike Moran
    Moran Racing Engines
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    “Total Seals Gapless Rings are impressive: 21” of vacuum, even with an aluminum block”

    Gary Stinnett
    Stinnett Automotive
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    “At Eaton Enterprises, we use Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our High RPM Competition Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, and Bracket engines. We have found through extensive dyno testing that only Total Seal Rings perform to our specifications.”

    Rick Watters
    RWR Racing Engines
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    “Patterson Racing has worked exclusively with Total Seal Piston Rings since the inception of its Diamond Finish piston ring line. Through this time period we have found impressive performance gains and increased engine vacuum numbers that we have never seen before. Total Seal Diamond Finish Piston Rings are used on all our NHRA National Event winning engines and highly recommended to all our custom piston customers”

    Todd Patterson
    Patterson Racing
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    “At ECR Engines we build engines for Nextel Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck series. When you build 600 plus engines a year, it’s a tough balancing act between being a production facility and a custom engine shop at the same time. Total Seal is a great partner in the fact that they bring consistency from batch to batch on the production side while constantly pushing the envelope on the development side at the same time. I wouldn’t recommend anything but Total Seal rings in any engine!!!”

    Rick Mann
    Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines
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    “I would not build an engine that did not have Total Seal Gapless Top Rings in it. Every Super Stock and Stock Eliminator engines has picked up horsepower with the Total Seal Gapless Top Ring.”

    Jeff Taylor
    Jeff Taylor Performance
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    “I have been using the Total Seal Gapless Ring in my Pro Stock Engines for over 6 years. Every time I take it out and try another ring, I lose power. My Pro Stock Engines consistently I have over 28” of vacuum. I recommend the Total Seal Gapless Ring to everybody.”

    Richard Maskin
    Dart Machinery
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    “ The Total Seal Gapless top ring increases horsepower over a conventional ring in our normally aspirated, big cubic inch, aluminum engines. Their superior sealing and conformability are characteristics that we demand for our engines. The Total Seal Gapless Ring is the Ultimate Ring for these engines.”

    David Reher
    Reher Morrison Racing Engines
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    "Whether you’re building an LS engine for the street, a record-setting Pro Mod, or anything in between, Total Seal has a ring package for it!"

    Doug Patton
    Pro Line Racing
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    "Been building engines for 47 years, set numerous IHRA drag records, won multiple NASCAR late model championships, 6 time REGIONAL NASCAR True Value Mechanic Of The Year Winner, One time NATIONAL NASCAR mechanic Of The Year Winner. UARA Engine Builder Of The Year. Engines have won Martinsville Va. Late Model Race 4 times.

    Over the years I've tried some of them all, but whether I'm building a lower hp two-barrel engine or an 1800plus hp nitrous or turbo drag engine, TOTAL SEAL RINGS has always made the most power for me. When I give them a call with the application, their knowledgable staff has always keep me on the latest cutting edge of technology. So when comes to rings, it's gotta be TOTAL SEAL for me."

    Darrell Poe
    Performance Race Engines
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    "Shaver Racing Engines have used Total Seal rings for 35 years. They have a multitude of reasons why we use them for power increases, less blow by and makes it easer to vacuum engine for more power. Because of superior sealing, the great seal they give makes routine maintenance simple and last but not least, Total Seal technology is always on the leading edge so Shaver Racing keep making great horse power into the future, thanks Total Seal."

    Ron Shaver
    Shaver Racing Engines
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    "Total Seal Piston rings have been an integral part of the winning combination at Mark Burch Motorsports since its inception in 1994. Having our 360 engine program in house has enabled us to develop a winning combination with success from Little Rock to Knoxville and everything in between. Advancements in materials and manufacturing have provided us an advantage in both performance and reliability.

    Taking a brand new engine to I-80 Speedway earlier in the year was of no consequence and we parked the 1m sprint car in Victory Lane with Danny Lasoski behind the wheel. That engine combination would provide additional victories throughout the season with never so much as one trip to the dyno. Having 100% confidence in your piston rings allows you to do things like that. Not only has Total Seal provided us with a superior product, they have guided us in new directions with cylinder finishing so that our ring pack seals correctly, fast and lasts a long time. We have had our 360's go as many as 28 races without a rebuild and it is no problem for our 410's to go a dozen shows with no decrease in leakage or performance.

    The level of service provided by my sales representative, Kevin Studaker is top notch. Order fill time is usually the same day or next day which is incredible considering all of the different combinations and sizes out there. I highly recommend using Total Seal Piston Rings. It is the only ring package I will ever use."

    Mark Burch
    Mark Burch Motorsports
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    "At Hersheys Racing Engines we use Total Seal rings to make sure we get the correct ring package to get the most performance advantage we can get! All of our full competition engines use Total Seal rings & we recommend them to everybody.The best ring available. Service & Technical support is excellent!"

    Curt Hershey
    Hershey's Racing Engines
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    "We were one of the first teams to use Total Seal back when they first started in business. Over the last thirty years or so we have tried other brands that were supposed to be the new ring and have always gone back to Total Seal. The support and service we get is second to none. They have been a big part of our success in the engine build business. Thank you for all your help. "

    Gary Stanton
    Stanton Racing Engines
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    "I can name several reasons why we use Total Seal Rings and the success that we have experienced. But the single most comment we receive from our customers is they can't believe after 10-15 races on their engine the leak down is still 1-2%!! The guys I deal with Keith and Ed have been nothing short of awesome as anytime we have needed something they have always delivered!!"

    Kelly Westphal
    Wesmar Racing Engines
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    "Today's sprint car engines run above 9000 rpm in very "dirty" and demanding environments. Striving for longevity with minimum friction and maximum ring seal is a consistent challenge. We rely on Total Seal rings with confidence! In fact we often re-dyno engines returned for rebuild to find no power loss or crankcase vacuum reduction. Thanks again Total Seal!"

    Charlie Fisher
    Fisher Racing Engines
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    "Custom Race Engines has used Total Seal rings exclusively for many years. The quality products, broad application coverage,and great service provided make the choice easy for me.

    The Total Seal technology provides incredible ring seal and lasting durability in the hostile environment of big cubic inch late model dirt engines. They have my highest recommendation."

    Larry Clark
    Custom Race Engines, Inc.
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    "We’ve been using Total Seal for the past several years. We definately see power gains and higher vacuum no’s in the engines.

    They seal better than any ring I’ve ever used. Thanks for a great product."

    Jay Dickens
    Jay Dickens Racing Engines
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    "Total Seal Rings, you can't beat quality, great service and know-how."

    John and Bill Schlieper
    Pro Power Racing Engines
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    "Total Seal's committment to quality and personalized service makes them the only ring we use in our engines."

    Ron Hutter
    Hutter Racing Engines
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    "We have used Total Seal rings for over 20 years in our Dirt Late Model engines. Performance, price and availability are what you get with Total Seal. They are always on the leading edge of piston ring technology as well. Total Seal rings are the best available. That's why we use them."

    Jack Cornett
    Cornett Racing Engines
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    "Esslinger Engineering has been using Total Seal rings for nearly two decades which has helped us to win numerous races and championships within that time. Using the highest quality of rings is crucial to any race engine. The better the ring; will pull more intake vacuum, will create more compression, will build hotter combustion, will produce more power.

    It’s obvious why we use Total Seal!"

    Kasey Slemmon
    Esslinger Engineering
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