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Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)

Temperature range, chemical and fluid compatibility, hardness and the full dimensional range for this compound.

Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) are supplied to vinyl-methyl silicone, typically 70 Shore A. Corrosion behaviour is inert and physiologically neutral; low tear and abrasion strength, the material is non-magnetic, and the usable service range is approx. -60 °C to +200 °C. In practice this grade is used for wide temperature range and food/medical contact, in static seals only.

Grade: vinyl-methyl silicone, typically 70 Shore A
Corrosion resistance: Inert and physiologically neutral; low tear and abrasion strength
Magnetic response: Non-magnetic
Service temperature: approx. -60 °C to +200 °C

Property values are typical for the grade. Certified mechanical test data is available on request for production orders.

For as568 o-rings (inch series) in Silicone (VMQ), the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for Silicone (VMQ) (vinyl-methyl silicone, typically 70 Shore A) is summarized below together with every size supplied.

Why Choose Silicone (VMQ) for AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)

Used for wide temperature range and food/medical contact, in static seals only. For as568 o-rings (inch series), this matters when inert and physiologically neutral; low tear and abrasion strength is the primary requirement.

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Grade designation	vinyl-methyl silicone, typically 70 Shore A
Magnetic response	Non-magnetic
Service temperature	approx. -60 °C to +200 °C
Corrosion characteristic	Inert and physiologically neutral; low tear and abrasion strength

Corrosion Behavior in Service

Carbon and alloy steel as568 o-rings (inch series) require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.

Galvanic & Galling Considerations

Galvanic and galling behavior do not apply to as568 o-rings (inch series) in Silicone (VMQ) — the relevant compatibility questions are chemical: confirm the elastomer against the fluid, the temperature and any cleaning agents in service, and check the gland or groove dimensions give the intended compression on the section.

Sizes of AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) Available in Silicone (VMQ)

Dash number	Inner diameter d1 (in)	Inner diameter d1 (mm)	Cross section CS (in)	Cross section CS (mm)	Groove width (mm)	Reference standard
AS568-001	0.029	0.74	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-002	0.042	1.07	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-003	0.056	1.42	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-004	0.070	1.78	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-005	0.101	2.57	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-006	0.114	2.90	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-007	0.145	3.68	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-008	0.176	4.47	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-009	0.208	5.28	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-010	0.239	6.07	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-011	0.301	7.65	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-012	0.364	9.25	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-013	0.426	10.82	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-014	0.489	12.42	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-015	0.551	14.00	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-016	0.614	15.60	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-017	0.676	17.17	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-018	0.739	18.77	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-019	0.801	20.35	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-020	0.864	21.95	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-021	0.926	23.52	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-022	0.989	25.12	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-023	1.051	26.70	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-024	1.114	28.30	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-025	1.176	29.87	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-026	1.239	31.47	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-027	1.301	33.05	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-028	1.364	34.65	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-029	1.489	37.82	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-030	1.614	41.00	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568

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Dimensions & Specifications (AS 568)

Dash number	Inner diameter d1 (in)	Inner diameter d1 (mm)	Cross section CS (in)	Cross section CS (mm)	Groove width (mm)	Reference standard
AS568-001	0.029	0.74	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-002	0.042	1.07	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-003	0.056	1.42	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-004	0.070	1.78	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-005	0.101	2.57	0.040	1.02	1.42	AS 568
AS568-006	0.114	2.90	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-007	0.145	3.68	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-008	0.176	4.47	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-009	0.208	5.28	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-010	0.239	6.07	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-011	0.301	7.65	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-012	0.364	9.25	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-013	0.426	10.82	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-014	0.489	12.42	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-015	0.551	14.00	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-016	0.614	15.60	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-017	0.676	17.17	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-018	0.739	18.77	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-019	0.801	20.35	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-020	0.864	21.95	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-021	0.926	23.52	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-022	0.989	25.12	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-023	1.051	26.70	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-024	1.114	28.30	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-025	1.176	29.87	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-026	1.239	31.47	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-027	1.301	33.05	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-028	1.364	34.65	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-029	1.489	37.82	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-030	1.614	41.00	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-031	1.739	44.17	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-032	1.864	47.35	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-033	1.989	50.52	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-034	2.114	53.70	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-035	2.239	56.87	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-036	2.364	60.05	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-037	2.489	63.22	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-038	2.614	66.40	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-039	2.739	69.57	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-040	2.864	72.75	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-041	2.989	75.92	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-042	3.239	82.27	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-043	3.489	88.62	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-044	3.739	94.97	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-045	3.989	101.32	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-046	4.239	107.67	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-047	4.489	114.02	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-048	4.739	120.37	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-049	4.989	126.72	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-050	5.239	133.07	0.070	1.78	2.49	AS 568
AS568-102	0.049	1.24	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-103	0.081	2.06	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-104	0.112	2.84	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-105	0.143	3.63	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-106	0.174	4.42	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-107	0.206	5.23	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-108	0.237	6.02	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-109	0.299	7.59	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-110	0.362	9.19	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-111	0.424	10.77	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-112	0.487	12.37	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-113	0.549	13.94	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-114	0.612	15.54	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-115	0.674	17.12	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-116	0.737	18.72	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-117	0.799	20.29	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-118	0.862	21.89	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-119	0.924	23.47	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-120	0.987	25.07	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-121	1.049	26.64	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-122	1.112	28.24	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-123	1.174	29.82	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-124	1.237	31.42	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-125	1.299	32.99	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-126	1.362	34.59	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-127	1.424	36.17	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-128	1.487	37.77	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-129	1.549	39.34	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-130	1.612	40.94	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-131	1.674	42.52	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-132	1.737	44.12	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-133	1.799	45.69	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-134	1.862	47.29	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-135	1.924	48.87	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-136	1.987	50.47	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-137	2.049	52.04	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-138	2.112	53.64	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-139	2.174	55.22	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568
AS568-140	2.237	56.82	0.103	2.62	3.66	AS 568

Video: Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)

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Inside the plant

Manufactured in our own plant

This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.

01

Cold heading

Wire rod is drawn to size and cold-formed into blanks. Forming rather than cutting keeps the grain flow continuous around the head, which is where a bolt is most likely to fail.

Head dimensions and under-head radius checked at set-up and per shift.
02

Thread rolling

Threads are rolled between hardened dies rather than cut. Rolled threads are stronger in fatigue than cut threads and hold pitch and flank angle far more consistently across a batch.

Go / no-go ring gauges to ISO 965 tolerance class 6g.
03

Heat treatment

Quench-and-temper brings carbon and alloy steel to the property class ordered — 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 — with the furnace charge tracked so a finished lot can be traced back to it.

Core hardness and tensile tested per lot to ISO 898-1.
04

Surface treatment

Zinc, zinc-nickel, hot-dip galvanizing, black oxide, phosphate and Dacromet, selected against the service environment rather than against the price list.

Coating thickness and neutral salt spray hours to ISO 9227.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Silicone (VMQ) replace stainless steel structurally?

No — stainless A2/A4 cannot match class 10.9 / 12.9 strength. Stainless is selected for corrosion, not raw strength.

Are Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) magnetic?

Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) are non-magnetic.

What corrosion resistance do Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) offer?

Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) provide inert and physiologically neutral; low tear and abrasion strength with a service range of approx. -60 °C to +200 °C.

When should I move from vinyl-methyl silicone, typically 70 Shore A to class 8.8 for AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)?

Step up to class 8.8 when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class. The higher class adds preload at the same diameter, often saving size and weight.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact configuration, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.

Why Choose Silicone (VMQ) for AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Corrosion Behavior in Service

Galvanic & Galling Considerations

Sizes of AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series) Available in Silicone (VMQ)

Technical Drawing

Request a Quote

Request a Quotation

Dimensions & Specifications (AS 568)

Video: Silicone (VMQ) AS568 O-Rings (Inch Series)

Manufactured in our own plant

Cold heading

Thread rolling

Heat treatment

Surface treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

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