This o-ring is supplied in AS568-223 red Silicone 70 Shore A supplied with an inside diameter of 1.609 in (40.87 mm), a cross section of 0.139 in (3.53 mm), and an outside diameter of 1.887 in (47.93 mm), catalogued under part number S70MD223. It compresses into its gland to block fluid or gas migration across a joint.
Silicone is known for physiological inertness and low toxicity, an exceptionally wide service temperature range. It resists many oxidizing chemicals, extreme heat and cold, and dry heat. Continuous operating temperature is published at -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C). Verify compatibility before use with steam above its rated range or hydrocarbon fuels and oils.
This item is metal detectable for HACCP and foreign-body control programs. Common environments for this compound include electronics and electrical enclosures, medical devices, and ovens and heated equipment.
This item is sold individually under part number S70MD223. Nominal inside diameter is listed as 1 5/8 inch. As always, verify media compatibility and operating conditions against the requirements of your specific application. APG can cross-reference from an existing part number, a drawing or a physical sample if this size is not an exact match.
description -223 RED SILICONE 70D O-RING
uf_description2 METAL DETECTABLE, 0.139" (3.53MM) CS X 1.609" (40.87MM) ID
Actual_CS 0.139 inch (3.53 mm)
Actual_ID 1.609 inch (40.87 mm)
Actual_OD 1.887 inch (47.93 mm)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable