Fluoroelastomer Compounds
Fluoroelastomer Polymer
Fluoroelastomers (FKM) are most commonly known by the trade name Viton®, but are available from several other manufacturers including 3M, Solvay, and Daikin.
General purpose Fluoroelastomers are copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and usually have a fluorine content of about 66%. These materials have very good high temperature properties and are resistant to a wide range of chemicals and petroleum based oils. Grades are available for food processing, medical and other specialty applications. Black and Brown are the standard colors, but several others are available.
Specialty Fluoroelastomers are typically terpolymers. Many can be used in a range of applications including concentrated acids, water and steam, automotive fuels, and a wider variety of chemicals. Peroxide cured Fluoroelastomers add additional chemical resistance. The fluorine content in specialty FKM polymers varies between 63 and 70%.
The service temperature of FKM materials can be as high as 500ºF (260º C) on the upper end. Fluoroelastomers generally do not have especially good low temperature properties, but specialty compounds will perform to -50ºF (-45ºC). PAI offers FKM compounds in a hardness range from 55 to 90 durometer.
General purpose Fluoroelastomers are copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and usually have a fluorine content of about 66%. These materials have very good high temperature properties and are resistant to a wide range of chemicals and petroleum based oils. Grades are available for food processing, medical and other specialty applications. Black and Brown are the standard colors, but several others are available.
Specialty Fluoroelastomers are typically terpolymers. Many can be used in a range of applications including concentrated acids, water and steam, automotive fuels, and a wider variety of chemicals. Peroxide cured Fluoroelastomers add additional chemical resistance. The fluorine content in specialty FKM polymers varies between 63 and 70%.
The service temperature of FKM materials can be as high as 500ºF (260º C) on the upper end. Fluoroelastomers generally do not have especially good low temperature properties, but specialty compounds will perform to -50ºF (-45ºC). PAI offers FKM compounds in a hardness range from 55 to 90 durometer.
Item # |
Color |
Nominal Durometer |
Compound Features |
RoHS Compliant |
REACH Compliant |
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10523 10523/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10525 10525/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10542 10542/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10623 10623/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10625 10625/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10627 10627/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10638 10638/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10646 10646/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10717 10717/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10718 10718/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10723 10723/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10726 10726/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10727 10727/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10728 10728/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10736 10736/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10738 10738/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10746 10746/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10747 10747/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10762 10762/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10779 10779/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10819 10819/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10825 10825/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10827 10827/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10837 10837/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |
10844 10844/ImgCustom/1004/placeholder_notavailable.gif | Color N/A | Nominal Durometer N/A | Compound Features N/A | RoHS Compliant N/A | REACH Compliant N/A |