Silicone O-Rings
Silicone O-rings are known for their exceptional thermal stability, flexibility, and non-reactivity, making them ideal for use in medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications. These O-rings are also widely used in high-temperature sealing applications and electronic equipment. Silicone O-rings are available in various sizes and profiles, including custom shapes like square sections and chamfered edges.
Available Variations:
Standard O-Rings: Suitable for a wide range of sealing applications, especially where high temperature and purity are required.
Square Section O-Rings: Offers enhanced sealing in specific applications.
Custom Profiles: Chamfered, beveled, or other custom profiles available upon request.
Product Variations
ApPLICATIONS
- Medical and pharmaceutical equipment
- Food processing
- Aerospace and aviation
- Electronics
- High-temperature sealing
- Gaskets and seals for household appliances
Material Properties
- High-Temperature Stability: Performs well in extreme temperature environments, both hot and cold.
- Biocompatibility: Non-reactive and non-toxic, making it suitable for medical and food applications.
- Excellent Flexibility: Maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range.
- Good Chemical Resistance: Resistant to a range of chemicals, including oxidizing agents and some acids.
- Non-Permeable: Low gas permeability, ideal for vacuum applications.
Technical Data
- Temperature Range: -60°C to +230°C (-76°F to +446°F)Hardness: Available in various durometers, typically ranging from 40 to 80 Shore A.
- Tensile Strength: Approximately 7 to 10 MPa (1015 to 1450 psi)Elongation at Break: 300% to 700%, depending on formulation.
- Compression Set: Less than 20% after 22 hours at 150°C (302°F)
- Chemical Resistance: Good resistance to water, some acids, and alkalis. Not recommended for use with petroleum-based fluids or aromatic hydrocarbons.
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