Viton®, also known as fluorocarbon rubber, FPM, or FKM, is one of the most durable rubber materials available for sealing against acids, alkalis, and other chemicals. The material is highly resistant to ozone, outdoor environments, and aging.
Excessively high requirementsA chemical-resistant material
The material is available with a UL94 V-0 rating and can withstand temperatures of up to 200° with a short-term peak of 250°. It is therefore well-suited for sealing heated ASTM oils, such as hydraulic and motor oil.
Since the material is resistant to most chemical substances, it is well-suited for applications where substances such as gasoline, oils, acids, and alkalis need to be contained.
We die-cut and waterjet-cut fluororubber in sheet and roll form with a Shore hardness of 60–80 for gaskets and seals that must meet very high standards in technical products such as high-pressure tanks, fuel cells, batteries, and battery-related products.
The material can also be injection-molded into 3D-shaped seals or O-rings. FKM/FPM is molded in a variety of hardnesses to best fit and seal the selected product, with hardnesses as low as 40–50 Shore.
This material is very commonly used in products for the automotive industry, steel mills, energy production, and other highly demanding applications where it is exposed to high temperatures and a variety of chemicals that place a strain on the material.