O-rings are essential sealing elements in medical technology, ensuring safe and reliable sealing in a wide range of medical devices and applications. Parker offers O-rings that meet the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and safety.

Parker O-rings are made from various elastomeric materials, including silicone, fluoroelastomer (FKM), EPDM, and perfluoroelastomers (FFKM). Material, size, and hardness can be tailored to specific requirements. Special versions provide enhanced chemical resistance and improved biocompatibility.

O-rings can be made from various elastomer materials, including silicone rubber (LSR), fluororubber (FKM), ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM), or perfluoroelastomers (FFKM). Depending on the application and requirements, the material, size, and hardness can be customized. Special material versions are also available, offering enhanced properties such as increased chemical resistance or improved biocompatibility.

Standards and conformities:

• ISO 10993 – Biocompatibility
• USP Class VI – Requirements for materials for direct patient contact
• FDA – Approval for use in medical devices
• REACH and RoHS – Compliance regarding hazardous substances

Characteristics and benefits:

• Reliable sealing under varying pressure and temperature
• Flexible material and size options
• Biocompatible for safe patient contact
• Sterilizable and resistant to common sterilization methods such as autoclaving, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and gamma radiation
• Durable against chemicals, abrasion, and mechanical stress
• Cost-effective and easy to assemble

Typical applications:

• Infusion and injection systems
• Respirators/ventilators
• Anesthesia devices
• Dialysis machines
• Surgical instruments
• Diagnostic and laboratory equipment

 Parker O-rings are a proven, versatile solution for the demanding requirements of medical technology, ensuring patient safety and device reliability.

Contact us for individual advice and customized solutions.