Silicone Rubber O-Rings
Silicone O-Rings provide good insulating properties
Silicone (VMQ) O-rings are go-to solutions for environmental seals, offering excellent ozone and weathering resistance, sealability across a wide range of temperatures, and good chemical resistance. FDA and medically compliant compounds are also widely available. Silicone makes a great static seal, but is not recommended for dynamic sealing due to relatively poor mechanical performance (low tensile strength, tear strength, and abrasion resistance).
Features & Benefits:
- Resistant to UV and ozone exposure, weathering, and fungus
- Low compression set protects against seal failure and extends maintenance intervals for static seals
- Commonly available in FDA compliant and medical grade compounds
- Temperature range: –65°F to 500°F (-54° to 260°C)
Markets & Applications
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Food & Beverage
- Electronics
- Weather-Proofing