This is exactly what I needed. The tube is a good size and the quality seems very good too. It really helped to keep the keg snugly closed while allowing the lid to slide into place. Also, I use some of these when locking the lever, it helps the lever slide over the barrel with a lot less effort to lock the barrel, and it's a must for areas with ball lock o-rings, they can do without be tightly accepted and removed lubrication there. I would buy again at a good price, but due to the size of the