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Detectomer® O Rings

Protection with 3A Compound Detectomer® O-Rings

M Barnwell Services ranks among the UK’s top stockists and distributors of Detectomer® O Rings, meticulously crafting them to meet the demands of the Food and Pharmaceutical industries. With over £5.1 million in stock, we serve over 5000 global customers with swift and dependable deliveries.

Our proficient team manages the entire production process, from prototyping and testing to final part manufacturing. Additionally, we offer specialised certification upon request and have industry-leading lead times.

If you would like more information about our range visit the Food and Pharmaceutical Overview page or contact a team member.

Detectomer® O Ring

Detectomer® O-Rings Overview

In response to the unique challenges faced in Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical processing equipment, we present a comprehensive range of Metal-Detectable and X-Ray-inspectable O Rings and Cords.

Over time, as equipment undergoes repeated clean-in-place procedures, sterilisation, and cleaning, components can experience degradation. This is detrimental to O Rings because as they deteriorate, they carry a heightened risk of shedding material fragments, potentially resulting in product contamination, recalls, losses, and overall costly downtime.

Our Detectomer® products use FDA and 3A-approved compounds, guaranteeing industry-standard compliance. Markedly, these O Rings are easily discernible through in-line X-Ray inspections, Metal Detection systems, and magnetic separators. Your system can promptly identify Detectomer® fragments, enabling it to quickly reject contaminated products, and subsequently facilitating the replacement of worn elastomers without incurring significant expenses or experiencing extended downtime.

Typically, we categorise Detectomer® O Ring applications based on the motion between two surfaces. For instance, static applications involve sealing stationary components, while dynamic sealing pertains to moving parts.

In dynamic sealing, several environmental factors can substantially affect performance, including the:

  • Seal swell in fluids.
  • Surface finish of metal parts.
  • Lubrication.
  • System pressure.
  • Thermal cycling.
  • O Ring compression.
  • Stretching.
  • Friction

Generally, given the interconnected nature of these factors, it is essential to consider all of them in dynamic sealing scenarios. We strongly recommend conducting pretests in specific dynamic applications to determine acceptable life cycles.

*Please be aware that the colour of the Detectomer® O Ring may exhibit variations due to processing.

Available Materials:

  • Buna
  • EPDM
  • FKM
  • Silicone
  • Tuf-Steel®

*It’s important to note that Silicone Detectomer® O Rings have a temperature range of -57ºC to 199ºC (-70°F to 390°F).

You Are In Safe Hands

As a trusted supplier to leading global OEM manufacturing companies, M Barnwell Services is committed to providing superior products and an exceptional level of service that rivals, if not surpasses, all others.

With a sealing inventory exceeding £5.1 million and supported by five strategically located branches throughout the UK, we are perfectly positioned to meet your requirements and strive to exceed your expectations.

For further details about our offerings, access our catalogue or contact a member of the team.

E&OE

Sizes

Available in various sizes.

Materials

Elastomers: Buna, EPDM, FKM Fluoroelastomer, Silicone, Tuf-Steel®

Standards

British Imperial (BS1806) and Metric (BS4518). European Metric (ISO 3601), including German (DIN 3771), Swedish (SMS 1586/1588) and French (NFT 47 501). American (SAE, AMS, AS568) and Japanese Metric (JISB 2401), SAE J515 and ISO8434-3 (SAE O ring boss hydraulic adaptors).

Approvals

WRC, WRAS, FDA, DVGW, KTW, BGVV, KIWA, USP Class VI, NSF, ACS, EU2002/72, EN681-1, EN549, 3A Sanitary, NORSOK and EN682 and many more.

Associated Products

Detectomer® Tri-Clamp Gaskets, Detectomer® Cord, Detectomer® Sheet, Detectomer® Quad Rings, Detectomer® Bevel Seat Gaskets.