Viton is a fluor elastomer brand and our supplier for fkm rubber compounds.
Viton rubber compound.
Viton freeflow extrusion process aids also improve processing increase output and reduce waste.
Fkm viton rubber compounds fluorocarbon often referred to as viton rubber offers increased oil solvent and chemical and heat resistance than other common elastomers.
The terms viton fkm and fpm often causes confusion in the rubber compound industry.
The fluorine content of the most common viton grades varies between 66 and 70.
While viton can be sometimes distinguished from other types of rubber by its often green or brown colour a more reliable test is its density of over 1800 kg m 3 significantly higher than most types of rubber 1010 1520 kg m 3.
Fkm type a o rings are readily available off the shelf in black or brown color.
Products made with viton fluoroelastomers retain their flexibility shape and seal when exposed to chemicals and high temperatures.
The fkm polymer is supplied by several polymer suppliers.