AS568-326 S70 FDA Silicone (VMQ) 70 Duro O-Ring-MD-RED

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FDA Silicone (VMQ) 70 Duro O-Ring - Metal Detectable Red

Our FDA Silicone (VMQ) 70 Duro O-Rings in Metal Detectable Blue or optional Red are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where preventing contamination is critical. Made from high-quality silicone, these O-Rings comply with FDA Title 21 CFR 177.2600 standards, ensuring their suitability for applications involving consumable products. The unique metal and X-ray detectable properties of these O-Rings allow for easy identification of any fragments by in-line detection equipment, enhancing safety measures and helping prevent costly recalls.

These O-Rings offer a 70 durometer hardness, providing an excellent balance of durability and flexibility, which is crucial for maintaining a reliable seal in dynamic processing environments. Our Metal Detectable Red O-Rings are ideal for environments employing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) programs, where all components must be both metal and X-ray detectable to prevent contamination from entering the processing stream. 

These O-Rings resist degradation from harsh cleaning chemicals and operational stresses, minimizing the risk of fragments entering the production line. Available in multiple sizes, they provide a versatile and reliable solution for enhancing safety and compliance in critical processing operations. 

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The term silicone covers a large group of materials in which vinyl-methyl-silicone (VMQ) is often the central ingredient. Silicone elastomers as a group have relatively low tensile strength, poor tear and wear resistance. However, they have many useful properties as well. Silicone has a good heat resistance, good cold flexibility, and good ozone and weather resistance as well as good insulating and physiologically neutral properties.

Operating temperature:

• Heat resistance-Up to approximately 400°F (204°C)
• Cold flexibility-Down to approximately –75°F (–59°C)

Chemical Resistance:

• Engine and transmission oil (e.g.: ASTM oil No.1)
• Animal and vegetable oil and grease
• Brake fluid (non-petroleum base)
• Fire-resistant hydraulic fluid, HFD-R and HFD-S
• High molecular weight chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons (including flame-resistant insulators, and coolant for transformers)
• Beer, Coffee, Whiskey and Milk
• Moderate water resistance
• Diluted salt solutions
• Sea Water
• Ozone, aging and weather resistant.

Not Compatible with:

• Silicone Grease and Oils
• Super-heated water steam over 250°F (121°C)
• Acids and alkalis
• Low molecular weight chlorinated hydrocarbons (trichloroethylene)
• Chlorine wet or dry
• Aromatic mineral oil
• Transmission Fluid
• Hydrocarbon based fuels
• Diesel Oil
• Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene).