Silicone O-Ring VMQ / MVQ 20x2.5
7 pcs.
€9.21
(net)
Price for: 100pcs.
The Silicone O-Ring VMQ / MVQ 20x2.5 encapsulates the ideal balance of flexibility, thermal stability, chemical inertness, and hygiene. It’s built for demanding static sealing in HVAC, food, pharmaceutical, and electronic systems.
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Order your VMQ / MVQ silicone O-Ring 20x2.5 mm today to ensure robust sealing performance across temperature extremes.
Applications and Typical Uses
The O-Ring 20x2.5 mm, made of VMQ / MVQ silicone elastomer, is a frequently searched sealing component under terms such as “silicone o-ring 20x2.5,” “VMQ o-ring 20x2.5,” “silicone gasket 20x2.5,” or “rubber o-ring 20 2.5.”
Thanks to its exceptional temperature and chemical resistance, this O-ring is widely used in heating and cooling systems, food and pharmaceutical installations, HVAC applications, electronics, steam pumps, ovens, and other systems where high flexibility across a wide temperature range is essential.
Advantages and Material Features
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Material VMQ / MVQ (Silicone): outstanding flexibility at low temperatures and resistance to high heat, oxidation, and ozone.
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Wide temperature range: typically from -50 °C to +200 °C (or higher with advanced silicone compounds).
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Low water/moisture absorption: silicone does not absorb water, making it ideal for humid and steam environments.
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Neutral taste and odor: non-reactive and non-contaminating, suitable for food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Chemical stability: excellent resistance to atmospheric effects, ozone, UV exposure, hot air, and most industrial media.
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Limitations: moderate mechanical strength and poor resistance to aggressive mineral oils — best suited for static or low-movement sealing, not for abrasive or high-wear conditions.
Technical Data
| Parameter | Value / Typical Property |
|---|---|
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 20 mm |
| Cross Section / Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Material | VMQ / MVQ (Silicone) |
| Seal Type | Static or low-dynamic applications |
| Temperature Range | -50 °C to +200 °C (depending on compound) |
| Typical Color | Red, natural silicone, or other variants |
| Common Applications | HVAC, air conditioning, electronics, food processing, pharmaceutical industry |
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is VMQ / MVQ silicone?
A: VMQ (vinyl methyl silicone) and MVQ refer to types of silicone elastomer used for O-rings. They offer excellent thermal and environmental resilience.
Q: When is a silicone O-ring preferred over NBR?
A: Use silicone when temperature extremes, ozone or UV exposure, hygiene, or moisture resistance are critical. Silicone stays flexible at very low and high temperatures, where NBR may stiffen or degrade.
Q: Is this O-ring suitable for dynamic or sliding applications?
A: Silicone O-rings perform best under static or low-movement conditions. They have lower abrasion resistance compared to elastomers like NBR or FKM.
Q: What temperature limits can VMQ support?
A: A standard VMQ O-ring handles -50 °C to +200 °C. Some specialized formulas can stretch to +230 °C or more.
Q: Does silicone absorb moisture or swell?
A: No — silicone has very low water absorption, so it’s stable and reliable even in humid or steam-laden environments.
The Silicone O-Ring VMQ / MVQ 20x2.5 encapsulates the ideal balance of flexibility, thermal stability, chemical inertness, and hygiene. It’s built for demanding static sealing in HVAC, food, pharmaceutical, and electronic systems.
📍 Warehouse & Store: Lublin, ul. Smoluchowskiego 1, building 4
🚚 24h Delivery - fast and reliable order processing
Order your VMQ / MVQ silicone O-Ring 20x2.5 mm today to ensure robust sealing performance across temperature extremes.