Fkm O Ring Material

The table below shows the available datasheets for this material in pdf.

Fkm o ring material.

Marco rubber stocks all usa standard viton o rings sizes thousands of metric viton o. The o ring material comparison chart below offers a quick reference of o ring material performance. Originally developed by dupont viton fkms are today also produced by daikin chemical 3m s dyneon dyneon fluoroelastomers solvay specialty polymers halopolymer elaftor. O rings can be used in many applications as they are manufactured from a wide range of materials.

Viton is also known as fkm made of fluoroelastomer one of the most versatile and widely used sealing materials. The characteristics of fkm o rings and seals made them highly desirable in many applications. O ring material quick reference guide rubber sealing materials. All of the designations stand for one single base material which is fluoro rubber.

Fkm and epdm are two common seal materials noted for their reliability. This popular o ring material family comparison shows basic rubber material family properties and performance plastic properties. Safety datasheets are available here. Choosing the right o ring material can be the difference between a durable and reliable seal or one that very quickly fails leading to costly unexpected downtime.

It is equivalent to fpm by iso din 1629 standard. Fkm fluorocarbon is a family of fluoroelastomer materials defined by the astm international standard d1418. Viton dai el and technoflon are brands for fpm polymers. O ring material family chemical compatibility temperature resistance and other properties all factor in to o ring material selection for an application.

Which material is right for your application. Fluorocarbon viton fkm vs nitrile nbr. For more information on fkm or one of our other o ring materials please visit our contact page or fill in the ask eriks form below. Order fkm o rings compare fkm material properties.

When you find one that fits your application click on the o ring material for a deeper dive on technical specifications to further assist you in o ring material selection. Viton o rings from marco rubber offer excellent compatibility with a range of chemicals oils and resist high temperatures up to 400f. Fkm o rings aka viton o rings offer an impressive range of chemical compatibility and high temperature resistance up to 400f with hundreds of specialty compounds available for specific application performance making fkm an ideal o ring material choice in a number of applications. O rings are usually made from rubber or more specifically polymers elastomers.

All fkms contain vinylidene fluoride as a monomer. The terms viton o rings fpm and fkm often lead to confusion and incorrect interpretations.