Description: AFLAS® Fluoroelastomers are copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene. This combination gives AFLAS Fluoroelastomers unique properties over conventional FKM-type fluoroelastomers in demanding applications found in the oil &gas, chemical process, wire & cable, industrial equipment, food handling, pharmaceutical, heavy duty diesel and automotive industries. AFLAS Fluoroelastomers display outstanding resistance to heat, acids & bases, many solvents, ozone, and steam. Classified by ASTM D 1418-01 as FEPM. Material Features: High curing performance - Excellent base and amine resistance unmatched by FKM-type fluoroelastomers
- Extremely high electrical resistivity, compared with other elastomers
- High heat resistance compared to FKMs
- Outstanding steam resistance
- Low compression set
End User Benefits: Commonly used grade for rotating shaft seals - Can be molded into intricate shapes for oil and gas applications
- Long service use (> 25 years) in harsh environments
- Can be compounded to be highly resistant to rapid gas decomposition (e.g. NORSOK)
- Chemical durability (e.g. oil exploration and production fluids)
- Meets requirements of USP Class VI
Typical Applications: O-rings - Gaskets
- Oilfield parts
- Heavy Duty seals
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