-017 RED SILICONE 70D FDA O-RING

This o-ring is supplied in AS568-017 red Silicone 70 Shore A supplied with an inside diameter of 0.676 in (17.17 mm), a cross section of 0.07 in (1.78 mm), and an outside diameter of 0.816 in (20.73 mm), catalogued under part number S70FDA017. It delivers dependable bidirectional sealing in a compact groove envelope.

This material stands up to weathering, ozone and UV exposure, and extreme heat and cold. That behavior comes from the compound itself: Silicone offers physiological inertness and low toxicity, excellent electrical insulating properties. Service temperature is rated from -80°F (-62.2°C) through 450°F (232.2°C). Applications involving steam above its rated range or hydrocarbon fuels and oils call for a different compound.

The compound meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. It sees regular use in medical devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and ovens and heated equipment.

Order part number S70FDA017, sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.216 g. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design. APG can cross-reference from an existing part number, a drawing or a physical sample if this size is not an exact match.