AFLAS®

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fluoropolymers

Polymer Name

Fluoroelastomer (FKM)

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Parts & Shapes

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Cost Effective,

High Temperature Strength,

Steam Resistant

Highlights

AFLAS® has superior resistance to strong bases in comparison with fluoroelastomers. Additionally, it has better steam resistance than fluoroelastomers offering continuous operating temperatures up to 230˚C. AFLAS® has similar chemical resistance to perfluoroelastomers; yet can be more cost effective in some cases. Alpha’s AFLAS® based sheet goods are currently available on a made-to-order basis. Please contact your Alpha Associates representative to learn more.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Other Building Materials

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Industrial — Military & Defense

Advanced Materials

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Aerospace Applications,

Construction Applications,

Expansion Joint,

Gaskets,

Military Applications,

O Rings,

Pipe Seals,

Pipeline Bearing Pads,

Washer

Properties

Color

Black

Physical Form

Sheets

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	Black	—	Visual
Elongation	200.0	%	ASTM D412
Gauge	.031, .062, .125	inches	ASTM D751
Hardness Durometer	70 (+/- 5)	Shore A	ASTM D2240
Polymer (100S)	TFE/P	—	—
Specific Gravity	1.6	g/cm3	ASTM D792
Tensile Strength	2500.0	psi	ASTM D412
Width	36.0	inches	ASTM D751