Gentec Bodok Seal

The Gentec Bodok Seal is a specialised washer that creates a gas-tight seal between your medical gas cylinder and regulator. Replacement is part of routine medical gas equipment maintenance — Bodok seals wear with each cylinder changeover and degrade over time. A worn seal causes gas leakage, wasted oxygen, and audit non-compliance under Australian Standard AS3840.

Key Features

• Gas-tight seal between medical cylinder and regulator.
• Specialised compound rated for medical oxygen and air service.
• Genuine Gentec OEM — required for compliance with regulator warranty.
• Critical maintenance item — replace per service schedule.

Specifications

• Type: Medical gas cylinder seal washer
• Gas service: Medical oxygen and medical air
• Compatible with: Gentec medical gas regulators (and most standard medical regulators)

When to replace

Replace whenever you swap cylinders if the existing seal shows wear, deformation, or damage. Many clinical sites replace at every cylinder changeover as standard practice. A failing Bodok seal is the single most common cause of medical gas leakage and audit failures — keep spares in stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do they need replacing?
Replace if visibly worn, deformed, hard, or cracked. As preventive practice, many sites replace at every cylinder change to eliminate leak risk.

Can I use a non-medical washer?
No. Medical Bodok seals use compounds rated for oxygen and medical air contact. Non-medical alternatives may be incompatible with oxygen and could ignite or contaminate the gas stream.

How can I tell if my current seal is failing?
Audible hissing at the cylinder-regulator connection, gas-pressure drop without use, or visible deformation/cracking on the seal surface. Replace immediately if any of these signs appear.