An o-ring sealing device, molded with an imbedded piezoelectric element,
for use in vacuum systems. The imbedded element, of a circumferential
length, has an oblong cross-sectional shape, the oblong shape having a
pair of ends for externally connecting to a signal processor. The
piezoelectric element is concentrically disposed and centrally placed
within a mold cavity of a predetermined diameter. The cavity is filled
with an elastic material fully encapsulating and insulating the
piezoelectric element.