-044 RED SILICONE 70D FDA O-RING

Part number S70FDA044 is an AS568-044 red Silicone 70 Shore A O-Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 3.739 in (94.97 mm), a cross section of 0.07 in (1.78 mm), and an outside diameter of 3.879 in (98.53 mm). An o-ring provides a reliable static or dynamic seal by deforming into its gland under assembly load.

Silicone is widely chosen for physiological inertness and low toxicity, excellent electrical insulating properties. This material stands up to dry heat, ozone and UV exposure, and many oxidizing chemicals. Rated temperature range runs from -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C) in continuous service. Applications involving steam above its rated range 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. Common environments for this compound include ovens and heated equipment, medical devices, and sanitary process lines.

Stocked as S70FDA044 and sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 1.1 g. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design.