O-Ring Pick (Polycarbonate) [P/N: OPICK-PC]
- Captain O-Ring Part No: OPICK-PC (High-Strength, Molded Polycarbonate Construction)
- Non-Scratch: Won’t scratch precision, polished, or delicate parts.
- Easily Remove O-Rings: Ideal for mechanical, automotive, airguns, paintball markers, scuba gear, food & beverage equipment, plumbing, and sensitive electrical enclosures.
- Manufactured and warrantied by Captain O-Ring LLC.
Captain O-Ring's non-scratch polycarbonate o-ring picks are engineered for o-ring removal and installation on high-precision, polished, and delicate components. These picks are also ideal for clearing debris from sealing grooves and threads without marring critical surface finishes. The dual-ended pick design allows you to reach, hook, and extract seated o-rings even in recessed, hard-to-reach glands. Constructed from impact-resistant, industrial-grade polycarbonate. Approximate total length is 5.5” (140mm).
What Does “Non-Scratch” Actually Mean?:
In the world of precision seals and o-ring pick tools, "non-scratch" refers to the material hardness of the tool relative to the hardware it’s servicing.
The Science of Material Hardness:
Our OPICK-PC (Polycarbonate) picks are molded from solid polycarbonate thermoplastic. On relative material hardness scales, polycarbonate is substantially softer than steel, brass, and even soft anodized aluminum finishes. It eliminates the risk of scratching bare metal, soft alloy faces, and other delicate surfaces.
Non-Conductive & Corrosion-Proof:
Unlike metal picks, polycarbonate is naturally non-conductive, chemically resistant to common lubricants, and impervious to corrosion, making it ideal for electronic housings as well as corrosive marine, chemical, and industrial environments.
High-Impact Durability - Tough, Resilient, and Engineered for Protection:
Polycarbonate is widely recognized for its superior impact resistance and structural resilience, making it significantly tougher and far less brittle than most other plastics. It provides the necessary stiffness to lift and extract seated o-rings without snapping under normal leverage while maintaining its non-scratch properties.
It is important to remember that this is still a plastic precision tool, not hardened steel. Polycarbonate yields and wears to prevent scratches on delicate sealing glands. Extreme prying force, excessive lateral torque, or improper leverage can bend or break the fine-pointed tip. For heavily seized, calcified, or baked-on o-rings requiring aggressive digging to remove, work carefully around the circumference of the seal rather than forcing/prying at a single point of leverage.
Manufactured and warrantied by Captain O-Ring LLC.