APG stocks the SFDA3X18, a red Silicone 70 Shore A O-Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 18 mm (0.709 in), a cross section of 3 mm (0.118 in), and an outside diameter of 24 mm (0.94 in). An o-ring provides a reliable static or dynamic seal by deforming into its gland under assembly load. Supplementary detail from the product record: FDA Compliant TO 21CFR Sec 177-2600, Metric O-RING.
As a material, Silicone delivers physiological inertness and low toxicity, flexibility that holds at very low temperatures. It resists weathering, dry heat, and ozone and UV exposure. The material carries a published service range of -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C).
This o-ring meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. It sees regular use in sanitary process lines, ovens and heated equipment, and electronics and electrical enclosures.
Reference part number SFDA3X18 when ordering; the item is sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.0064 g. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design. For a size or compound outside the standard catalog, APG can quote from a print or sample.
description 3MM CS X 18MM ID RED SILICONE 70D
uf_description2 FDA COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, METRIC O-RING
Actual_OD 24 mm (0.94 inch)
Actual_CS 3 mm (0.118 inch)
Actual_ID 18 mm (0.709 inch)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable