I was told that castration bands use to come in the color Orange. All I can find are Green ones. I have googled them, called and visited different stores but to no avail. Does anyone know where I can find some Orange ones? I thought you guys out west may have a source........Tim
Castration Bands
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RockCrusher
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I've seen some guys just use plain O rings which would be black and I think I've seen some yellow O rings maybe. The only drawback being O rings wouldn't be as strong but I've seen it done and it seems to work. RC. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
Nikonut
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Actually o-rings tend to be stronger but not as forgiving to being sized to the mouthpiece. They just don't have as much stretch. They also don't leave that rubber taste and smell on your call!
If you want colored o-rings look to an air conditioning supply. I'm telling my secrets now... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
They come in many colors including tan,yellow,red,dark green,light green,black,orange and more. Ask for "AC O-rings". /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
I edited this to remove: "Nitrile" for better clarity and accuracy. Nikonut
If you want colored o-rings look to an air conditioning supply. I'm telling my secrets now... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
They come in many colors including tan,yellow,red,dark green,light green,black,orange and more. Ask for "AC O-rings". /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
I edited this to remove: "Nitrile" for better clarity and accuracy. Nikonut
RockCrusher
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That's what I meant when I said strong they don't have as much stretch. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif You gotta go by what I mean instead of what I say!! RC /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
JAMaidens
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I was told that castration bands use to come in the color Orange. All I can find are Green ones. I have googled them, called and visited different stores but to no avail. Does anyone know where I can find some Orange ones? I thought you guys out west may have a source........Tim
Yes they did come in orange! If you find them PLEASE let me know... I have been looking for orange ones for almost a year! I remember seeing them on our farm back in the 80s... I fear they are from a company that no longer exist. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I was told that castration bands use to come in the color Orange. All I can find are Green ones. I have googled them, called and visited different stores but to no avail. Does anyone know where I can find some Orange ones? I thought you guys out west may have a source........Tim
Yes they did come in orange! If you find them PLEASE let me know... I have been looking for orange ones for almost a year! I remember seeing them on our farm back in the 80s... I fear they are from a company that no longer exist. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Nikonut
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Does the nitrile last longer than rubber? I have quite a few custom calls that the black rubber o-ring has dry rotted, cracked, and fell off. That's why I've always stuck with castration bands.
If the black bands you have cracked or dry rotted, they could have been high content nitrile or rubber based. Castration bands will also crack and dry rot if exposed to high temps and sunlight. Generally nitrile will last almost as long or longer than real rubber and given that rubber seals are almost nonexistant now it's hard to tell what you might have had.
Air conditioning o-rings are generally neoprene, cloroprene, low nitrile or silicone filled synthetic elastomers. These bands are made for industrial solvents, hydraulic oils, and freon, etc and are much more resistant to weathering. The silicone elastomer o-rings are even more resistant to weathering but don't have as much stretch or scuff resistance. They will all usually last a very long time unless left in direct sunlight or high temperatures for extended periods! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
I edited my first post to remove: "Nitrile" for better clarity and accuracy. Nikonut
About as clear as mud isn't it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Just keep a few spares and you will be good to go! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Does the nitrile last longer than rubber? I have quite a few custom calls that the black rubber o-ring has dry rotted, cracked, and fell off. That's why I've always stuck with castration bands.
If the black bands you have cracked or dry rotted, they could have been high content nitrile or rubber based. Castration bands will also crack and dry rot if exposed to high temps and sunlight. Generally nitrile will last almost as long or longer than real rubber and given that rubber seals are almost nonexistant now it's hard to tell what you might have had.
Air conditioning o-rings are generally neoprene, cloroprene, low nitrile or silicone filled synthetic elastomers. These bands are made for industrial solvents, hydraulic oils, and freon, etc and are much more resistant to weathering. The silicone elastomer o-rings are even more resistant to weathering but don't have as much stretch or scuff resistance. They will all usually last a very long time unless left in direct sunlight or high temperatures for extended periods! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
I edited my first post to remove: "Nitrile" for better clarity and accuracy. Nikonut
About as clear as mud isn't it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Just keep a few spares and you will be good to go! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif