APG stocks the SFDA3X18, a red Silicone 70 Shore A O-Ring supplied with an inside diameter of 18 mm (0.709 in), a cross section of 3 mm (0.118 in), and an outside diameter of 24 mm (0.94 in). An o-ring provides a reliable static or dynamic seal by deforming into its gland under assembly load. Supplementary detail from the product record: FDA Compliant TO 21CFR Sec 177-2600, Metric O-RING.
As a material, Silicone delivers physiological inertness and low toxicity, flexibility that holds at very low temperatures. It resists weathering, dry heat, and ozone and UV exposure. The material carries a published service range of -80°F (-62.2°C) to 450°F (232.2°C).
This o-ring meets FDA requirements for food contact under 21 CFR 177.2600. It sees regular use in sanitary process lines, ovens and heated equipment, and electronics and electrical enclosures.
Reference part number SFDA3X18 when ordering; the item is sold individually. Unit weight is approximately 0.0064 g. Check the compound against your process media, pressure and temperature before committing to a design. For a size or compound outside the standard catalog, APG can quote from a print or sample.
description 3MM CS X 18MM ID RED SILICONE 70D
uf_description2 FDA COMPLIANT TO 21CFR SEC 177-2600, METRIC O-RING
Actual_OD 24 mm (0.94 inch)
Actual_CS 3 mm (0.118 inch)
Actual_ID 18 mm (0.709 inch)
ProductCode Description O-Rings - FDA / Metal Detectable