Overview

Growth of microbes on any inflatable seal can cause discoloration, strong offensive odors, orthe formation of mildew. At a minimum, these undesirables negatively affect a seal’sappearance, but, in certain instances, may force it to be replaced.

To address this issue, Pawling EngineeredProducts has developed the industry’s firstsilicone inflatable seal with built-inantimicrobial properties. The AMS Series™antimicrobial silicone provides an addedlayer of protection in food processing,pharmaceutical, medical and scientificapplications and other high-performanceenvironments, where cleanliness andinhibiting microbial contamination arecritical.

Applications and Specifications

The AMS Series is especially designed for inflatable seals used in a wide range ofpharmaceutical, medical and sterilizer seal applications. The material is readily available in ourstandard PRS573 and all Type 10X inflatable profiles, or can be customized to suit any uniqueinflatable or compression sealing application.

Among the additional benefits customers can expect is long cycle life. Internal tests show thatafter 2 million cycles, under standard sealing conditions, the material retains its integrity.Other benefits include protection from deterioration due to microbial growth, color retentionand design flexibility.

ANTI-MICROBIAL INFLATABLE SEALS

Typical Uses

• Seals used in Food Processing• Seals used in Pharmaceutical Processing• Seals used in Medical Equipment• Bathtub Seals• Wine Tank Seals

Key Features

• Inhibits Microbial Growth• Excellent Cycle Life• Low Compression Set• Good Physical Properties

AMS

Pawling Engineered Products, Inc.157 Charles Colman BoulevardPawling, New York USA 12564-1193

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Tel (845) 855-1000(800) 431-0101

Fax (845) 855-1139

AMS Physical Properties

Compound ID S60208Color GraySpecific Gravity 1.21Hardness 65Tensile Strength (ppi) 1100Elongation % 450Tear Strength, Die C 105

Note: these results are typical for our anti-microbial compounds andmay vary slightly depending on exact compound used.

1

1X102

1X104

1X106

1X108

InitialContact Time

24 Hour 48 Hour 72 Hour

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Microbial ChallengeAMS Series Silicone vs. Common Bacteria:

Reduction of E.coli

Typical AMS SiliconeControl

Test Method AATCC method 100/Film Contact Method

Culture Medium Tryptic Soy Broth

Sample Size 35 mm X 35 mm

Inoculum Carrier Sterile saline/0.2% Nutrient Broth

Innoculum Concentration(CFU/0.4m L 0)

E.coliATCC 8739

Initial 1.3 X105

Notes: 1) Test data. Actual results may vary.2) Pawling Engineered Products makes no public health claims with

respect to this product.

Under test conditions at an independantlaboratory, the efficacy testing results for atypical silicone containing anti-microbialprotection shows a log reduction in excess of105 (99.99%+) at the end of the 24 hourincubation period with comparable results after48 and 72 hours.

Type 01A

Type 10X

AMS Series Technical Data

Profile Width in [mm]

Height in [mm]

Design Gapin [mm]

PRS991 .256 [6.5] .197 [5] .059 [1.5]

PRS993 .551 [14] .394 [10] .118 [3]

PRS995 .630 [16] .472 [12] .118 [3]

PRS997 .827 [21] .945 [24] .197 [5]

PRS999 1.378 [35] 1.260 [32] .394 [10]

Profile Width in [mm]

Height in [mm]

Design Gapin [mm]

PRS573 .687 [17.45] .437 [11.10] .125 [3.18]