Is fluorocarbon the same as Viton?

Is fluorocarbon the same as Viton?

Viton® is the brand name for fluorocarbon rubber polymers of the Chemours Company. This type of polymer is used extensively by ERIKS, however we do not claim or promote the use of any specific brands of polymers in our compounds.

What is Viton material?

Viton™ is a fluoropolymer elastomer and synthetic rubber compound, trademarked by DuPont under this brand name. It’s a fluorinated hydrocarbon rubber product with amazing capabilities, designed to withstand even the most challenging of environments.

Is Viton better than silicone?

Silicones are very stable at low and high temperatures. Viton provides excellent resistance to compression set at high temperatures which accounts for its ability to maintain sealing force and remain tough and elastic even after long exposure to 392 degree F.

What is Viton good for?

Viton offers universal chemical resistance for sealing applications for oils, fuels, and mineral acids. Its weatherability and resistance to mold and fungus, oxidation, ozone, and UV exposure offer additional excellent properties.

Is Viton harder than nitrile?

Viton® seals are prone to failure below -15°C in dynamic applications, as they become inflexible and hard. This makes Viton® far superior to Nitrile in these regards. They are also designed to resist most oils and lubricants, more importantly petroleum-based lubricants.

Is Viton the same as Teflon?

Viton vs Teflon (PTFE) – Viton offers a greater temperature resistance but falls short of Teflons(PTFE) chemical resistance. Also, Teflon is slightly less thermally resistant but offers much more in the way of non-adhesive properties.

Are Viton seals better?

While both Viton and Buna seals both serve as great sealing options at moderate temperatures, Viton is far superior to Buna for high temperature applications. Viton seals provide an indefinite seal for temperatures up to 400°F, and for temperatures up to 600°F they offer an excellent seal for more than 48 hours.

What makes Viton fluoroelastomers such a great product?

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What’s the temperature resistance of Viton extreme ETP?

Viton™ Extreme™ ETP offers similar chemical compatibility as FFKM with temperature resistance to +446°F. Special compounds, using new polymer technologies, provide improved low temperature performance with a TR (10) of -40°F and brittleness to -76°F.

Which is the best brand of fluorocarbon rubber?

The most well known brand of FKM is Viton®. Fluorocarbon should be considered for use in aircraft, automobile and other mechanical applications requiring maximum resistance to elevated temperatures and too many fluids.

What makes fluorocarbon better than methanol and ethanol?

This gives superior performance in Ethanol/Methanol blended gasoline. Also, Fluorocarbon offers improved resistance to steam for higher temperature services. Low temperature bases can improve performance to -40°F. New polymers being offered have improved chemical resistance and low temperature performance.