In the life sciences industry—including biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices—O-Rings must meet strict regulatory, bio-compatibility, and clean-room standards. These seals are used in mission-critical environments where purity, performance, and patient safety are non-negotiable.
|
Material |
Temperature Range (°C) |
Key Properties |
Applications |
|
FFKM |
-15 to +260 |
Ultra-low extractables, sterilization resistance |
Biopharma production, drug delivery, single-use systems |
|
Platinum-cured Silicone |
-60 to +230 |
Biocompatible, clean, and flexible |
Diagnostic equipment, tubing assemblies, infusion pumps |
|
EPDM (FDA grade) |
-50 to +150 |
Steam & CIP/SIP resistance, good acid/alkali compatibility |
Bioreactors, chromatography, clean-in-place systems |
|
PTFE (Virgin) |
-200 to +260 |
Chemically inert, low extractables, non-elastomeric |
Static seals in filtration, sterile connectors |
|
FKM (FDA grade) |
-20 to +200 |
Resistant to solvents, plasma, and cleaning agents |
Analytical devices, pumps, autoinjectors |
