S-99082A190 0.242" ID x 0.5" OD FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 Rubber Sealing Washers

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Food-Safe Compliance: Meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards, ensuring safe use in food processing and packaging environments without contamination risks.
• Superior Chemical & Temperature Resistance: Withstands exposure to oils, chemicals, and temperatures from -20°F to 175°F, maintaining seal integrity in demanding conditions.
• Consistent Sealing Performance: Made from Buna-N rubber with Durometer 60A hardness, providing reliable compression and vibration damping for No. 14 screws.
• Environmental & Regulatory Safety: Compliant with RoHS 3 and REACH regulations, supporting sustainable and hazardous substance-free operations.
• Precision Fit & Durability: Features precise 0.242" ID and 0.5" OD dimensions with 0.046-0.078" thickness for easy installation and long-lasting service life.
• Versatile Industrial Application: Ideal for food industry machinery, offering excellent resistance to wear and repeated sterilization processes.
• Non-Marking & Hygienic: White color and rubber material prevent surface marking and facilitate easy cleaning in sanitary applications.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These Buna-N rubber flat washers are engineered to address critical sealing challenges in the food industry, where equipment must endure frequent washdowns, chemical exposure, and temperature fluctuations. The FDA compliant material ensures no leaching or degradation, protecting food purity while the Durometer 60A hardness offers optimal compression recovery for consistent sealing under No. 14 screw fasteners. This design prevents leaks, reduces maintenance downtime, and enhances operational safety in applications like food processing conveyors, mixers, and packaging machines. By combining chemical resistance with a broad temperature range from -20°F to 175°F, these washers deliver reliable performance in both freezing and moderate heat environments, supporting efficient and compliant production lines.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This flat washer is manufactured to precise inch system dimensions: 0.242" ID, 0.5" OD, and thickness range of 0.046-0.078", ensuring compatibility with No. 14 screw sizes. It conforms to FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for food contact, RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) for restricted substances, and REACH (EC 1907/2006) for chemical safety, with a hardness of Durometer 60A. These specifications guarantee consistent quality and regulatory adherence for industrial sealing applications.