ASTM Classification : HK
ASTM Designation : FKM
ISO Designation : FPM
Temperature Range : - 20°C to 204°C (General Compounds)
- 40°C to 225°C(Special Compounds)
Fluoroelastomer or Fluorocarbon Rubber (FKM/FPM) is a synthetic rubber with Fluorine as one of its main constituents. Fluorine content may vary from 65% to 70% depending on the grade selected.
66% Fluorine grades are the most widely used and are Bisphenol Cured. Other grades may be Bisphenol / Peroxide cured.
Fluorocarbon Rubber has excellent high temperature capabilities along with resistance to ozone, weathering, oxygen, many acids, solvents & chemicals.
Special Fluorocarbon grades offer very good low temperature properties.
ISG offers various Grades/Families of Viton from Chemours (Formerly Dupont)
ADVANTAGES |
Good resistance to Petroleum Oils/Fuels, Mineral Oils/Grease |
Good Resistance to Ozone, Weathering & Aging Resistance |
Resistance to Flame Resistivity & Acids |
Good Resistance to Aliphatic / Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Works well with Vacuum Applications |
DISADVANTAGES |
Poor resistance to Steam |
Poor resistance to Ketones |
Poor Resistance to Phosphate Ester Fluids |
Poor Resistance to Formic & Acetic Acids |
Doesnot works well with Brake Fluids (Glycol Base) |