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Fluorocarbon Rubber (FPM / FKM / Viton™)

  • Fluorocarbon Rubber
    (FPM / FKM / VITON™)

    Fluorocarbon elastomers are commonly referred to as Viton®, FKM and FPM. They are highly fluorinated carbon-based polymers which were developed to provide a material with outstanding physical and mechanical properties when subjected to harsh chemicals and elevated temperatures. Viton® was the original Fluorocarbon elastomer and became a significant material for the sealing industry in the late 1950s, when it was introduced for high performance applications in the aerospace industry by Du-Pont™.


    Used in the most demanding applications

    Over the years, fluorocarbon elastomers (FPM / FKM / Viton®) have advanced significantly and are now available in a number of compounds to help satisfy the most arduous of applications. The elevated temperature capability and chemical resistance of the material is provided by the bulk of the fluorine atoms which shield the polymer backbone and fluorine-carbon bond from attack.

    In general terms, the higher the fluorine content the compound contains, the greater the chemical resistance will be. However, an increased fluorine content will have a direct impact on the material's low temperature flexibility.

    M Seals offers a broad portfolio of high quality fluorocarbon elastomers (FPM / FKM / Viton®) to cope with the most demanding applications, operating in temperatures from -40°C to + 210°C. Our materials are offered in a number of colours and shore hardness choices.

    Data sheet
    Temperature
    Hardness
    Description
    BFPM-B85
    85a Shore FPM Fluorocarbon Rubber    		 Min: -25°C
    Max: +210°C
    85 Shore A

    Our standard commercial grade Fluorocarbon rubber (FPM/FKM), commonly referred to as Viton™. Excellent chemical and high temperature resistance in the most common hydraulic fluids.
    FPM-BR85
    85a Shore FPM Fluorocarbon Rubber    		 Min: -20°C
    Max: +210°C

    85 Shore A

    Our premium grade of Fluorocarbon rubber (FPM/FKM), which is manufactured using genuine Viton™ compound. Excellent chemical and high temperature resistance in the most common hydraulic fluids.
    FPMFQ-BR85
    Brown FDA Compliant Fluorocarbon Elastomer    		 Min: -25°C
    Max: +210°C

    85 Shore A

    		 A fluorocarbon elastomer material which has been modified and migration tested to comply with FDA requirements CFR 21 177.2600 for food contact use.
    Approvals: CFR 177.2600 FDA Compliant
    FPMFQ-WH85
    White FDA Compliant Fluorocarbon Elastomer    		 Min: -25°C
    Max: +210°C

    85 Shore A

    A white peroxide cured 85a Shore FDA compliant Fluorocarbon elastomer material, commonly referred to as FPM-GF or Viton™ GF which has been modified to provide increased chemical resistance.
    Approvals: CFR 177.2600 FDA Compliant
    FPMFQ-BL80
    Blue FDA Compliant Fluorocarbon Elastomer    		 Min: -17°C
    Max: +200°C

    80 Shore A

    A fluorocarbon elastomer material which has been specially developed for food stuff applications and has a distinct blue colouring for easy identification.
    Approvals: EU (EC) 1935/2004 Compliant
    BFPM-RGDB85
    Norsok M710 RGD Resistant FKM FPM Fluorocarbon Rubber    		 Min: -30°C
    Max: +210°C

    86 Shore A

    Commonly used in high pressure Oil & Gas applications.
    Approvals: Norsok M710 Annex B certified – 1000 Rating & ISO 10423 / API 6A FF/HH certified at +135°C & RGD (Rapid Gas Decompression) resistance
    BFPM-ED84
    Norsok M710 ED Resistant FKM FPM Fluorocarbon Rubber    		 Min: -20°C
    Max: +220°C

    85 Shore A

    Commonly used in high pressure Oil & Gas applications.
    Approvals: Norsok M710 Annex B certified – 0000 Rating & ED (Explosive Decompression) resistance
    FPM-G75
    75a Shore FPM Fluorocarbon Rubber    		 Min: -25°C
    Max: +230°C

    75 Shore A

    A fluorocarbon rubber (FPM/FKM) which is commonly referred to as Viton™, with excellent elasticity and high temperature compression-set characteristics.
    BFPM-GLTB85
    85a Shore Low Temp Fluorocarbon Rubber FPM    		 Min: -40°C
    Max: +200°C

    85 Shore A

    Our low temperature grade fluorocarbon rubber (FPM/FKM), commonly referred to as FKM-LT or Viton-GLT™, which has improved low temperature flexibility.
    BFPM-GFB84
    Increased Chemical Resistance Fluorocarbon Elastomer FPM GF    		 Min: -10°C
    Max: +220°C

    84 Shore A

    A black peroxide cured fluorocarbon elastomer material, commonly referred to as FPM-GF or Viton™ GF which has been modified to provide increased chemical resistance.

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