Silicone Carboy Stopper

2022-01-05 · Stoppers & Plugs

Silicone Carboy Stopper

Carboys are large, global glass bottles that are usually used to store and hold various corrosive liquids like acids, for example. They’re characterised by their unique shape – large, round body and a short, narrow neck. Back in the day, carboys were closer with corks, but as we all know, corks do not offer a perfect seal and seeing how carboys often store harmful and toxic liquids, we need something better than a regular cork. That is why we have manufactured a high-quality silicone carboy stopper.

A silicone carboy stopper is a rubber stopper used to create an airtight seal to prevent any gases or liquids from leaving or entering the carboy. Due to the widespread usage of carboys, silicone carboy stoppers can be found in many industries and in many environments. Another common use-case scenario for carboys is fermenting beers or other alcoholic beverages. As you know, CO2 is released during the fermentation process, alongside some other gases. With a silicone carboy stopper, a carboy is vacuum-sealed, but due to silicone’s nature and stopper’s design, it still allows for carbon dioxide to be released slowly instead of having it trapped inside the carboy, potentially causing it to burst. In addition to storing chemicals and fermenting alcoholic beverages, a silicone carboy stopper is also used to provide an airtight seal for carboys used to store and transport beer, wine, and even water.

Now, what makes silicone the perfect material for carboy stoppers are its natural properties like low thermal conductivity (does not get hot or cold) and excellent thermal stability (handles both high and low temperatures), low chemical reactivity, resistance to oxygen, ozone, UV lights, as well as high gas permeability (the CO2 releasing process we mentioned). In addition to all of that, silicone adheres to glass brilliantly, allowing it to create a perfect seal.

Stopper & Plug Size Catalog

Compare four stopper profiles and check the selected part dimensions against your opening and available depth. Each profile has its own drawing and dimension meanings.

Custom colors are available to your Pantone color code. Include the code in your inquiry.

RST T-Shaped Plugs

Match stem diameter A, flange diameter B, stem length C and flange thickness D. E refers to the underside recess; use the selected row and approved drawing to confirm the actual profile.

T-shaped stopper — original A, B, C, D and E dimensions — A recessed RST variant is illustrated. The head remains closed. Check E and the approved section for the selected part.

Rubber Silicone Plugs(T-shaped-RST) — product view — Illustrative product rendering. Refer to the selected part drawing and table for dimensions.

PartNo.	A（mm）	B（mm）	C（mm）	D（mm）
RST2.5-5.5-5.3	2.5	5.5	5.3	2
RST2.7-5.5-5	2.7	5.5	5	2
RST3-4.3-4.5	3	4.3	4.5	0.8
RST3-7-7	3	7	7	2.2
RST3.3-6.5-6	3.3	6.5	6	1.5
RST3.5-6.5-6	3.5	6.5	6	2
RST3.8-7-10.5	3.8	7	10.5	1.5
RST3.8-7-7	3.8	7	7	1.5
RST3.8-7-6	3.8	7	6	1.5
RST4-7.5-6	4	7.5	6	2
RST4-9.5-7	4	9.5	7	2.5
RST4.3-8-6	4.3	8	6	1.5
RST4.5-7.5-6	4.5	7.5	6	2
RST4.8-6.8-3.6	4.8	6.8	3.6	0.9
RST4.8-9-7	4.8	9	7	1.5

RSA Tapered Corks

Compare large-end diameter A, small-end diameter B and Height, in mm. The mating bore and required seating depth determine where the taper contacts the opening.

Tapered cork — Diameter A, Diameter B and Height — Tapered profile reference. Use Diameter A, Diameter B and Height from the selected row.

Rubber Corks(Tapered-RSA) — product view — Illustrative product rendering. Refer to the selected part drawing and table for dimensions.

Part No.	Diameter A	Diameter B	Height	Materials
RSA1.6-0.4-15.9	1.6	0.4	15.9	Silicone
RSA2-0.5-19.1	2	0.5	19.1	Silicone
RSA3.2-0.8-15.9	3.2	0.8	15.9	Silicone
RSA3.2-1.6-15.9	3.2	1.6	15.9	Silicone
RSA4.8-1.6-15.9	4.8	1.6	15.9	Silicone
RSA4.8-1.6-19.1	4.8	1.6	19.1	Silicone
RSA5.5-1.2-38.1	5.5	1.2	38.1	Silicone
RSA6.4-3.2-19.1	6.4	3.2	19.1	Silicone
RSA6.4-3.2-25.4	6.4	3.2	25.4	Silicone
RSA8.7-4.8-15.9	8.7	4.8	15.9	Silicone
RSA8.7-4.8-25.4	8.7	4.8	25.4	Silicone
RSA9.2-6.2-12.8	9.2	6.2	12.8	Silicone
RSA9.5-6.5-18.5	9.5	6.5	18.5	Silicone
RSA11-8.5-17.5	11	8.5	17.5	Silicone
RSA11.5-6.5-25	11.5	6.5	25	Silicone

RSB Undercut Plugs

Compare neck diameter A, flange diameter B, flange-to-lip distance C and flange thickness D. Check panel thickness and rear clearance. E refers to the underside recess.

Silicone Plugs(Undercut-RSB) — product view — Illustrative product rendering. Refer to the selected part drawing and table for dimensions.

Part No.	A (mm)	B (mm)	C (mm)	D (mm)	E (mm)
RSB2.5-6-3	2.5	6	3	1.5	0
RSB3-7-3	3	7	3	2	0
RSB3.5-7.5-3	3.5	7.5	3	2	0
RSB3.6-7.5-6	3.6	7.5	6	2	0
RSB4-8-3	4	8	3	2	0
RSB4.5-8.5-3	4.5	8.5	3	2	2
RSB5-9-3	5	9	3	2	2.5
RSB5.5-9.5-3	5.5	9.5	3	2	3
RSB6-10-4	6	10	4	2	3.5
RSB6.5-10.5-4	6.5	10.5	4	2	4
RSB6.5-12-8	6.5	12	8	2	0
RSB6.7-8.7-5.3	6.7	8.7	5.3	1.3	4.1
RSB7-11-4	7	11	4	2	4.5
RSB7.5-11.5-4	7.5	11.5	4	2	5
RSB8-12-4	8	12	4	2	5.5

RSD T-Shaped Stoppers

Compare stem diameter A, flange diameter B, stem length C and head thickness D, in mm. Check the seating surface and available depth as well as the hole diameter.

T-shaped stopper — original A, B, C and D dimensions — Solid T-shaped profile reference. Dimensions A–D follow the selected part drawing.

Silicone Stoppers(T shape) — product view — Illustrative product rendering. Refer to the selected part drawing and table for dimensions.

Part No.	A (mm)	B (mm)	C (mm)	D (mm)	Materials
RSD2.7-5.5-5	2.7	5.5	5	2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD3-7-7	3	7	7	2.2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD3.3-6.5-6	3.3	6.5	6	1.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD3.5-6.5-6	3.5	6.5	6	2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD3.8-7-6	3.8	7	6	1.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD4-9.5-7	4	9.5	7	2.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD4.3-8-6	4.3	8	6	1.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD4.5-7.5-6	4.5	7.5	6	2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD4.8-9-7	4.8	9	7	1.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD5-12-8	5	12	8	2.8	Rubber, Silicone
RSD5.3-9.5-7	5.3	9.5	7	1.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD5.5-8.5-7	5.5	8.5	7	2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD5.8-10-8	5.8	10	8	2	Rubber, Silicone
RSD6-13-8	6	13	8	3.5	Rubber, Silicone
RSD6.3-10.5-8	6.3	10.5	8	2	Rubber, Silicone

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Product specifications

Product form: Removable vessel-neck closure
Material: Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
Application focus: Carboys, bottle necks, brewing equipment and wine bottles. Size the part against the selected assembly.
Dimensions to confirm: Opening diameter, closure profile, insertion depth and exposed grip. Match these to carboys and bottle necks.
Profiles discussed: Round profiles. Select the profile that matches the mating part and dimension that section explicitly.
Contact conditions: Acids, beer, wine, water and oxygen: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
Exposure to evaluate: Heat and cold cycling, sunlight or UV and ozone. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
Seating check: Check the sealing contact around the opening and the force needed for insertion and removal.

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Silicone Carboy Stopper

Silicone Carboy Stopper

Stopper & Plug Size Catalog

RST T-Shaped Plugs

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RSB Undercut Plugs

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