This o-ring is supplied in red Silicone 70 Shore A measuring an inside diameter of 9 mm (0.354 in), a cross section of 3 mm (0.118 in), and an outside diameter of 15 mm (0.59 in), catalogued under part number SFDA3X9. It compresses into its gland to block fluid or gas migration across a joint. This item is further identified as FDA Compliant TO 21CFR Sec 177-2600, Metric O-RING.
The material holds up against extreme heat and cold, ozone and UV exposure, and weathering. That behavior comes from the compound itself: Silicone is widely chosen for very good compression set resistance across its range and excellent electrical insulating properties. Service temperature is rated from -80°F (-62.2°C) through 450°F (232.2°C). Verify compatibility before use with steam above its rated range or abrasive dynamic service.
The compound meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. Typical settings include food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical devices.
Order part number SFDA3X9, sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.0064 g. Review your operating media and conditions against this specification before installation. APG can cross-reference from an existing part number, a drawing or a physical sample if this size is not an exact match.
description 3MM CS X 9MM ID RED SILICONE 70D
uf_description2 FDA COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, METRIC O-RING
Actual_OD 15 mm (0.59 inch)
Actual_CS 3 mm (0.118 inch)
Actual_ID 9 mm (0.354 inch)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable