This o-ring is supplied in AS568-037 red Silicone 70 Shore A with an inside diameter of 2.489 in (63.22 mm), a cross section of 0.07 in (1.78 mm), and an outside diameter of 2.629 in (66.78 mm), catalogued under part number S70FDA037. It compresses into its gland to block fluid or gas migration across a joint.
Expect good resistance to ozone and UV exposure, extreme heat and cold, and dry heat. Silicone is specified for excellent electrical insulating properties 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. Applications involving abrasive dynamic service or concentrated acids call for a different compound.
The compound meets FDA requirements for food contact, is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. Typical settings include medical devices, food and beverage processing, and sanitary process lines.
This item is sold individually under part number S70FDA037. Unit weight is approximately 0.763 g and nominal inside diameter is listed as 2 1/2 inch. As always, verify media compatibility and operating conditions against the requirements of your specific application. APG supports cross-referencing from drawings, samples and competitor numbers when a listed size is not an exact fit.
description -037 RED SILICONE 70D FDA O-RING
uf_description2 COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, 0.070" (1.78MM) CS X 2.489" (63.22MM) ID
Actual_CS 0.07 inch (1.78 mm)
Actual_ID 2.489 inch (63.22 mm)
Actual_OD 2.629 inch (66.78 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable