🔍 About Our Small Diameter Food Grade Silicone O-Rings
Introducing our premium 2mm VMQ silicone O-ring kit designed for small diameter applications where purity and precision are critical. These FDA food-grade seals are engineered for the highest standards of safety and reliability, making them perfect for medical devices, precision instruments, small appliances, and laboratory equipment where space is limited, and performance cannot be compromised.
🍎 FDA Food Safety Certified: Our VMQ silicone O-rings are manufactured from FDA-compliant materials, making them safe for direct food contact applications. Non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless - perfect for food, beverage, and medical applications.
🔥 Extreme Temperature Performance: Withstand temperatures from -22°F (-30°C) to 392°F (200°C). These high-temperature O-rings maintain flexibility and sealing integrity across extreme conditions, from freezer applications to boiling water and sterilization cycles.
📏 Small Diameter Range: 1mm to 56mm ID
Cross Section: 2.0mm (Precision Thickness) | ID Range: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 36mm, 38mm, 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm, 48mm, 50mm, 52mm, 54mm, 56mm
Perfect for small medical devices, precision instruments, electronic components, and miniature equipment
📋 Technical Specifications for 2mm Silicone O-Rings
| Specification |
Detail |
| Material |
VMQ Silicone (Vinyl Methyl Silicone) - Food Grade |
| Cross Section |
2.0mm Precision Thickness |
| Inner Diameter (ID) Range |
1mm to 56mm (Small Diameter Focus) |
| Outer Diameter (OD) Range |
5mm to 60mm (Calculated: OD = ID + 4mm) |
| Hardness (Durometer) |
Shore 55A (Optimal Balance of Flexibility & Strength) |
| Temperature Range |
-30°C to +200°C (-22°F to 392°F) |
| Color & Appearance |
Clear / Transparent (Allows for Visual Inspection) |
| Certifications |
FDA Compliant, Food Safe, Non-Toxic, Odorless |
⭐ Superior Features of Small VMQ Silicone Seals
🍎 FDA Food Safe
Certified for direct food contact applications, non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless - ideal for medical and food equipment.
🔥 Extreme Temperature Range
Performs reliably from -30°C to +200°C, suitable for freezing and high-heat applications, including autoclave sterilization.
🔬 Precision Small Sizes
Comprehensive range of small diameters (1-56mm ID) perfect for medical devices, lab equipment, and precision instruments.
👁️ Clear Visual Inspection
Transparent material allows easy inspection for cleanliness, contamination, and proper installation in critical applications.
🏭 Applications for Small Food Grade Silicone O-Rings
Our 2mm food-grade silicone O-rings are essential for precision applications where small size and high purity are critical:
- 🏥 Medical & Laboratory Equipment: Syringe seals, IV connections, diagnostic devices, analytical instruments, and laboratory apparatus.
- 🔬 Precision Instruments: Gauges, meters, sensors, measurement devices, and optical equipment.
- ⚡ Electronics & Small Appliances: Connector seals, sensor housings, small kitchen appliances, and electronic enclosures.
- 💧 Water & Fluid Systems: Small water filter housings, faucet cartridges, valve stems, and miniature fluid control systems.
- 🔧 Industrial & Automotive: Sensor seals, small pneumatic fittings, instrumentation, and miniature hydraulic components.
- 🍳 Food & Beverage Equipment: Coffee machine components, small food processor seals, beverage dispenser parts, and miniature food processing equipment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Small Silicone O-Rings
Why choose VMQ silicone O-rings for medical and food applications? 🏥
VMQ (Vinyl Methyl Silicone) is specifically formulated for high-purity applications like medical devices and food processing. Unlike general silicone, VMQ has tighter control over additives and contaminants, ensuring FDA compliance. It maintains excellent properties across a wide temperature range (-30°C to +200°C) and is non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless - essential for sensitive applications.
Are these small silicone O-rings suitable for autoclave sterilization? 🔥
Absolutely! With a maximum temperature rating of 200°C (392°F), our VMQ silicone O-rings can withstand autoclave sterilization cycles commonly used in medical and laboratory settings. They maintain their sealing properties and physical integrity through repeated high-temperature exposure, making them ideal for applications requiring regular sterilization.
How do I calculate the Outer Diameter (OD) for small 2mm O-rings? 📏
For 2mm cross-section O-rings, use this formula: OD = ID + (2 × Cross Section). Since the cross-section is 2mm, OD = ID + 4mm. For example, a 10mm ID O-ring would have a 14mm OD. Our product range of 1mm to 56mm ID corresponds to 5mm to 60mm OD.
What pressure can small 2mm silicone O-rings handle? 💨
Our 2mm silicone O-rings perform well in low to medium pressure applications (typically up to 50-100 PSI depending on the specific application and groove design). For very high-pressure hydraulic systems, other materials like FKM (Viton) may be more suitable, but for most medical, laboratory, and precision equipment applications, 2mm silicone provides reliable performance.
Why are clear silicone O-rings preferred for medical applications? 👁️
Clear silicone O-rings offer several advantages for medical and precision applications: 1) Easy visual inspection for contamination, 2) No colorants that could potentially leach into sensitive fluids, 3) Professional appearance in transparent equipment, and 4) Compliance with medical industry standards where color additives are often restricted.
