S-99186A115 0.17" ID x 0.375" OD FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 Rubber Sealing Washers

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance ensures safe, non-contaminating use in food processing equipment and packaging machinery.
• Excellent temperature resistance from -50°F to 300°F provides reliable sealing and vibration damping in both freezing and high-heat environments.
• Durometer 60A hardness offers an optimal balance of flexibility for a tight seal and durability to resist compression set.
• EPDM rubber material delivers superior resistance to water, steam, and weathering, ensuring long service life.
• RoHS 3 and REACH compliance guarantees the washer is free from hazardous substances, meeting strict international environmental and safety regulations.
• Precise 0.17" ID and 0.375" OD dimensions ensure a perfect fit for No. 10 screws, providing consistent performance and easy installation.
• White color and food-grade construction maintain hygiene standards and allow for easy visual inspection in clean environments.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This EPDM rubber flat washer is engineered to solve critical sealing and insulation challenges in the food industry. Its FDA-compliant and food-grade construction prevents chemical leaching, ensuring product purity in applications like beverage dispensers, food packaging machinery, and commercial kitchen equipment. The EPDM material excels in environments exposed to steam cleaning and moisture, resisting degradation where other elastomers fail. With a temperature range of -50°F to 300°F, it maintains its sealing integrity in freezer units and near hot processing lines, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. The 0.17" ID is precision-sized for No. 10 screws, providing a secure, vibration-resistant fit that protects equipment from loosening and damage.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This flat washer conforms to dimensional standards for inch-series washers with an Inside Diameter (ID) of 0.17", Outside Diameter (OD) of 0.375", and a Thickness of 0.047-0.077". It is manufactured from EPDM rubber with a Durometer 60A hardness and is certified to meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for food contact. The product is also fully compliant with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring it is free from restricted hazardous substances.