Advantages and Limitations of Viton®
Viton® fluoroelastomer is the most specified fluoroelastomer, well known for its excellent (400°F/200°C) heat resistance. Viton® offers excellent resistance to aggressive fuels and chemicals and has worldwide ISO 9000 and ISO/TS 16949 registration.
Whether your application is automotive, chemical processing or any number of other industrial applications, there is a particular type of Viton® that best meets your specific performance requirements. The general purpose types differ primarily from the specialty types in chemical resistance. In the specialty family, the choice is among four types that are tailored for superior fluid resistance, low-temperature performance or combinations of these properties.
Advantages of Viton:
Whether your application is automotive, chemical processing or any number of other industrial applications, there is a particular type of Viton® that best meets your specific performance requirements. The general purpose types differ primarily from the specialty types in chemical resistance. In the specialty family, the choice is among four types that are tailored for superior fluid resistance, low-temperature performance or combinations of these properties.
Advantages of Viton:
- Very Good Resistance to Oxygen, Ozone & Sunlight
- Outstanding Resistance to High Heat (Up to 400 F)
- Excellent Resistance to Hydraulic Fluids & Grease
- Excellent Resistance to Oil, Gasoline, Silicone Oil
- Very Good Impermeability to Gases & Vapors
- Good Flame Resistance
Limitations include:
- Very Little Resistance to Oxygenated Solvents
- Very Poor Resistance to Low Temperatures
- Fair to Good Water & Steam Resistance
- Poor Tear, and Cut Growth Resistance
- Fair Adhesion to Fabrics & Metals
- Fair Electrical Properties
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