Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
This is a family of rubbers designed for very high temperature operation. Fluorocarbon rubber can operate continuously somewhat in excess of 200C depending on the grade, and intermittently to temperatures as high as 300C. They have outstanding resistance to chemical attack by oxidation, by acids and by fuels. FKM has good oil resistance. However, at the high operating temperatures they are weak, so that any design must provide adequate support against applied forces. They have limited resistance to steam, hot water, methanol, and other highly polar fluids. They are attacked by amines, strong alkalis and many Freons. There are standard and special grades - the latter can be designed to have special properties such as improved low-temperature resistance.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Uses
General uses: O-rings, gaskets, oil seal, rubber seals.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Material Properties
Hardness Range 60-90 Temp. Range C° -40 / 190 Strength Properties Unacceptable Compression Set Suitable Abrasion Resistance Good Tear Resistance Suitable Weather Resistance Excellent Ozone Resistance Excellent Water Resistance Excellent Mineral Oil Resistance Excellent Vegetable Oil Resistance Excellent Gas Barrier Properties Good Electrical Properties Good Flame Resistance Excellent Acid Resistance Good Tackiness Good Color Stability Poor - Type
This is an O-Ring made from Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM). This specific component is used in the automotive industry.
