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Drinking Water Grade O-ring Materials
The materials used in drinking water systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of the water we consume. Selecting the right drinking water grade materials is essential for preventing contamination and maintaining the integrity of the water supply. In this web page, we will explore the importance of drinking water grade materials, common application considerations, and discuss standards such as NSF 61, KTW, and WRAS that govern these materials.
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With Canyon Components, you can be sure that high quality materials that meet you needs are always readily available. Custom & standard Drinking Water Grade Materials available now!
Drinking Water Materials Available
Thousands of Drinking Water Grade Materials are available now with Canyon Components! Some common Drinking Water Grade Materials include the following.
What are Drinking Water Grade Materials?
- Drinking water grade materials are substances, components, or equipment designed and manufactured to be safe for use in contact with drinking water. These materials must meet strict criteria to ensure that they do not introduce harmful substances or contaminants into the water supply.
Common Conciderations
- 1. Regulatory Compliance
Materials must comply with local and national regulations and standards to ensure that drinking water remains safe and potable.
2. Water Quality
Materials should not alter the taste, odor, or appearance of the water or introduce impurities, ensuring that the water quality is maintained.
3. Durability
Materials must be durable and resistant to corrosion, scaling, and chemical degradation to ensure long-term performance.
4. Health and Safety
Materials should be non-toxic and non-leaching to prevent adverse health effects from exposure to water treated or transported using these materials.
5. Compatibility
Materials should be compatible with the specific water treatment processes, disinfection methods, and operating conditions in the system.
6. Traceability
Materials should be traceable, allowing for easy identification and recall if a problem arises with a specific water supply component.
Key Standards
- 1. NSF 61 Certified Materials
Canyon offers many NSF 61 materials. NSF 61 defines the minimum health requirements for the chemical contaminants and impurities that are imparted into drinking water via the material in question. It covers materials, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts that come in contact with drinking water and drinking water treatment chemicals.
2. KTW Certified Materials
Similar to NSF 61, KTW certification is aimed at providing minimum health standards for chemical contaminants and impurities that are imparted from O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts into drinking water. KTW is most commonly used in German markets.
3. WRAS Approved Materials
The Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS) is a UK based certification body that defines material regulations that certain plumbing products must adhere to, including O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts.
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Temp (°C)
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Comparable Materials
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Material
Shore A
Temp (°C)
Description
Common Usage
EP70BK03
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK36
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, USP VI <87> & <88>, 3A, NSF 61 Certified, KTW, WRAS, UL 778, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Medical Devices, Dairy, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK58
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
FDA Compliant, WRC, ACS, W270, NSF 61 Certified, KTW, UL 157, Peroxide Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70BK60
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, UL 157, Sulfur Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
EP70OW05
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
NSF 61 Certified, Off White, Sulfur Cured EPDM
Drinking Water Use
NB70BK03
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-35°C to +125°C
(-31°F to +257°F)
FDA Compliant, NSF 61 Certified, NBR
Drinking Water Use, Food & Drug Manufacturing
NB70BK09
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-35°C to +125°C
(-31°F to +257°F)
NSF 61 Certified, NBR
Drinking Water Use
SHIELDING PERFORMANCE
COMPOUND
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CanGuard™
Material
Temp (°C)
Filler
Volume Resistivity (Ω/cm)
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Shore A
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Comparable Materials
SI70BK14
Silicone (VMQ)
Black
-55 to +200
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6600
70
Carbon
2.5 to 10
30 to 80
SI65GD18
Silicone (VMQ)
Gray
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6305, 6370, 6371, 6308, 6330
65
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
85 to 110
SI65TN16
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528 Type M
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1350, 1310
65
Silver Plated
Glass
0.006
90 to 100
SI65TN17
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type B
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1285
65
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.008
100 to 120
SI65TN11
Silicone (VMQ)
Tan
-45 to +125
MIL-DTL-83528 Type A
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1215, 1273, 1270
65
Silver Plated
Copper
0.004
50 to 120
SI60BK15
Silicone (VMQ)
Black
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® S6600
60
Carbon
2.5 to 10
50 to 75
SI65BU57
Silicone (VMQ)
Blue
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type B
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1285
65
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.008
100 to 120
FS65GD15
Fluorosilicone
Gray
-55 to +150
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® L6303
65
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
100 to 130
FS70TN13
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type D
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
70
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.012
100 to 125
FS70TN20
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to +160
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
70
Silver Plated
Aluminum (Passivated)
0.012
115 to 120
FS75BU51
Fluorosilicone
Blue
-55 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type D
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1287
75
Silver Plated
Aluminum
0.012
100 to 125
FS75TN50
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-55 to 125
MIL-DTL-83528 Type C
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 1217
75
Silver Plated
Copper
0.01
110 to 120
FS75TN60
Fluorosilicone
Tan
-50 to 160
MIL-DTL-83528 Type C
75
Silver Plated
Nickel
0.008
75 to 110
EP75BK15
EPDM
Black
-30 to 100
MIL-DTL-83528
Parker® Chomerics CHO-SEAL® 6307, 6452
75
Nickel Plated
Graphite
0.1
110 to 130
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Drinking Water Materials Available
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Each of these materials has its own advantages, limitations, and cost implications. The choice of material usually depends on factors like chemical compatibility, temperature, pressure, dynamic or static use, and specification requirements.
Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. Feel free to contact Canyon Components engineering and let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect part for your needs.
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Material
Shore A
Temp (°C)
Description
H₂S Resistance
Steam up to 300°F
Steam up to 400°F
VT75BK60
FKM (Viton®)
75
-21°C to +225°C
(-6°F to +437°F)
Extreme Chemical Resistance FKM Type ETP.
2
3
20 % Max
VT90BK31
FKM (Viton®)
90
-40°C to +225°C
(-40°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp FKM GLT tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
2
4
5 % Max
VT90BK15
FKM (Viton®)
90
-28°C to +225°C
(-18°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp FKM B tested to Norsok M-710.
3
4
5 % Max
VT90BK51
FKM (Viton®)
90
-51°C to +225°C
(-60°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Extreme Low Temp FKM ULT tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
1
3
5 % Max
VT90BK59
FKM (Viton®)
90
-61°C to +225°C
(-78°F to +437°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Ultra Low Temp FKM ULT tested to Norsok M-710, API 6A & NACE TM0297.
1
3
5 % Max
EP90BK41
EPDM
90
-50°C to +288°C
(-58°F to +550°F)
90 Shore A, AED, High Temp Steam, L'Garde Cured EPDM tested to NACE TM0297.
1
1
30 % Max
HN90BK01
HNBR
90
-55°C to +163°C
(-67°F to +325°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710 & API 6A.
2
4
5 % Max
HN90BK11
HNBR
90
-26°C to +177°C
(-15°F to +350°F)
90 Shore A, AED, High Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710 & NACE TM0297.
2
4
5 % Max
HN90BK10
HNBR
90
-55°C to +165°C
(-67°F to +329°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR tested to Norsok M-710.
2
4
5 % Max
HN95BK15
HNBR
95
-55°C to +165°C
(-67°F to +329°F)
90 Shore A, AED, Low Temp HNBR.
2
4
5 % Max
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VT75BK55
FKM (Viton®)
75
-34°C to +225°C
(-29°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GFLT, UL 157 B, C (Ethanol), D, G
Low Temp Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Applications
VT75BK92
FKM (Viton®)
75
-34°C to +225°C
(-29°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GFLT, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Low Temp Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT75BK93
FKM (Viton®)
75
-26°C to +225°C
(-15°F to +437°F)
FKM, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, H, J
Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG, Heated Fuel Oil Applications
VT75BK95
FKM (Viton®)
75
-28°C to +225°C
(-18°F to +437°F)
FKM Type B, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT75BK98
FKM (Viton®)
75
-40°C to +225°C
(-40°F to +437°F)
FKM Type GLT, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Extreme Low Temp Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
VT80BK94
FKM (Viton®)
80
-26°C to +225°C
(-15°F to +437°F)
FKM, UL 157 B, D, F, J
Gasoline, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
FS70BU01
Fluorosilicone
70
-75°C to +175°C
(-103°F to +347°F)
Fluorosilicone, UL 157 B, C(Ethanol), D, G, MIL-DTL-25988, AMS-R-25988, MIL-R- 25988 Class 1, Type 1 & 2
Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel Applications
EP70BK36
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL 778, FDA Compliant, USP VI, 87, 88, 3A, NSF 61, KTW, WRAS
Drinking Water Applications
EP70BK55
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL JOHX2
Water, Steam, Inert Gas Applications
EP70BK58
EPDM
70
-55°C to +150°C
(-67°F to +302°F)
Peroxide Cured EPDM, UL 157 A(Water, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide), L, M, N, O, 1, 2, WRC, ACS, W270, FDA, NSF 61, KTW
Extinguishing Agents, Detergents, Ozone Applications
EP70BK60
EPDM
70
-55°C to +130°C
(-67°F to +266°F)
Sulfur Cured EPDM, UL 157 A, FDA, NSF 61
Extinguishing Agents, Motor Operated Pumps
NB50BK40
NBR (Buna-N)
50
-40°C to +60°C
(-40°F to +140°F)
NBR, UL 157 F, G, J
Natural Gas, Diesel Fuel, LPG Applications
NB70BK16
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 157 A(Water, Dry Chemical), B, C(Ethanol), D, F, G, J
Extinguishing Agents, Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, NG, LPG Applications
NB70BK40
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 157
Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oils, LPG Applications
NB70BK41
NBR (Buna-N)
70
-40°C to +125°C
(-40°F to +257°F)
NBR, UL 94 HB Compliant
High Temp, UL 94 Flame Applications
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