Part number SFDA1X6 is a red Silicone 70 Shore A O-Ring built to an inside diameter of 6 mm (0.236 in), a cross section of 1 mm (0.039 in), and an outside diameter of 8 mm (0.31 in). An o-ring seats in a machined groove and forms a leak-tight barrier when compressed between two mating surfaces. Supplementary detail from the product record: FDA Compliant TO 21CFR Sec 177-2600, Metric O-RING.
As a material, Silicone offers excellent electrical insulating properties and flexibility that holds at very low temperatures. Expect good resistance to extreme heat and cold, dry heat, and ozone and UV exposure. Published continuous service range is -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C). It is not the right choice where steam above its rated range or hydrocarbon fuels and oils are present.
This item meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. You will find this material specified across sanitary process lines, electronics and electrical enclosures, and food and beverage processing.
Reference part number SFDA1X6 when ordering; the item is sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.0064 g. As always, verify media compatibility and operating conditions against the requirements of your specific application. For a size or compound outside the standard catalog, APG can quote from a print or sample.
description 1MM CS X 6MM ID RED SILICONE 70D
uf_description2 FDA COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, METRIC O-RING
Actual_OD 8 mm (0.31 inch)
Actual_CS 1 mm (0.039 inch)
Actual_ID 6 mm (0.236 inch)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable