S-99186A123 0.29" ID x 0.688" OD FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 Rubber Sealing Washers

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Food-Safe Sealing & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance ensures safe, non-contaminating performance in direct food contact applications.
• Exceptional Temperature Resilience: Maintains integrity and sealing properties across a wide range from -50°F to 300°F, suitable for various processing and storage environments.
• Consistent Compression & Seal: Durometer 60A hardness provides an optimal balance of flexibility and firmness for reliable gasketing and vibration dampening.
• Precise Fit for 5/16" Fasteners: 0.29" ID and 0.688" OD dimensions ensure accurate alignment and a secure fit on standard 5/16" screws.
• Environmental & Regulatory Assurance: Compliant with RoHS 3 and REACH regulations, supporting use in regulated industries and global supply chains.
• Durable EPDM Material: White EPDM rubber offers excellent resistance to weathering, oxidation, and many cleaning agents used in the food industry.
• Versatile Industrial Application: Ideal for sealing, spacing, and insulating in food processing equipment, commercial appliances, and other industrial machinery.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This EPDM rubber flat washer is engineered to address critical sealing and isolation challenges in demanding environments, particularly the food industry. Its FDA-compliant EPDM material prevents microbial growth and contamination, while its wide temperature resistance from -50°F to 300°F ensures performance stability through thermal cycling, steam cleaning, and freezing conditions. The specific 5/16" screw size compatibility and controlled Durometer 60A hardness provide a consistent compression seal that mitigates fluid leakage and reduces vibration-induced loosening in machinery. This makes it an essential component for maintaining hygiene and operational reliability in food processing lines, packaging equipment, and other industrial applications where material integrity and regulatory adherence are paramount.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This flat washer conforms to inch system dimensions with an Inside Diameter (ID) of 0.29", Outside Diameter (OD) of 0.688", and a Thickness range of 0.047" to 0.077". It is manufactured from white EPDM rubber with a hardness of Durometer 60A. The product meets FDA standards under 21 CFR 177.2600 for food contact and is compliant with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring it is free of restricted substances and suitable for use in regulated and global markets.