Selecting the best gasket material for a specific application depends on various factors, including the type of fluid or gas being sealed, temperature and pressure conditions, and the compatibility with the mating flanges or surfaces.Continue Reading
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FKM rubber, also known as fluoroelastomer rubber or Viton, is a synthetic rubber compound that exhibits exceptional resistance to heat, chemicals, and fuels. It is commonly used in industrial applications where high temperature and chemical resistance are critical requirements.Continue Reading
Widely used for dealing with aggressive fuels and chemicals, FKM rubber can withstand prolonged contact that would rapidly degrade other rubbers. It is these hard-wearing qualities that make FKM popular with the oil and gas industries. It is highly resistant to oils, heat and aggressive chemicals. FKM can operate at temperatures above 200 degrees and can withstand steam, acids and hydrocarbons too.Continue Reading
FKM rubber gaskets are made of fluoroelastomer, a synthetic rubber that is known for its hard wearing properties. The material is used for O-rings, seals, gloves and most importantly for this blog post, FKM is used for gaskets.Continue Reading
FKM material is very hard-wearing yet flexible, with resistance to degradation over a wide range of temperatures an...
Continue ReadingFKM has highly useful thermal properties due to its ability to withstand both high and low temperatures whilst oper...
Continue ReadingFKM was originally produced by Du Pont, the original developers of Fluoro-Elastomer. FKM is generally used as the n...
Continue ReadingAt TYM we were among the first to recognise the potential of FKM Rubber to customers requiring a versatile elastom...
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