This o-ring is supplied in red Silicone 70 Shore A with an inside diameter of 3 mm (0.118 in), a cross section of 1 mm (0.039 in), and an outside diameter of 5 mm (0.2 in), catalogued under part number SFDA1X3. It provides a reliable static or dynamic seal by deforming into its gland under assembly load. This item is further identified as FDA Compliant TO 21CFR Sec 177-2600, Metric O-RING.
Expect good resistance to many oxidizing chemicals, extreme heat and cold, and dry heat. That behavior comes from the compound itself: Silicone is specified for flexibility that holds at very low temperatures and an exceptionally wide service temperature range. Rated temperature range runs from -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C) in continuous service.
The compound meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. Common environments for this compound include medical devices, ovens and heated equipment, and sanitary process lines.
SFDA1X3 ships individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.0064 g. Application requirements vary, so validate compatibility with your process conditions prior to installation. Not finding the exact configuration you need? APG cross-references from prints, samples and competitor part numbers.
description 1MM CS X 3MM ID RED SILICONE 70D
uf_description2 FDA COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, METRIC O-RING
Actual_OD 5 mm (0.2 inch)
Actual_CS 1 mm (0.039 inch)
Actual_ID 3 mm (0.118 inch)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable