5 Reasons Why FFKM is Used Within Harsh Environments
FFKM, or perfluoroelastomers, are a group of elastomers that are used across a wide range of industries.
Our FFKM materials for O-rings at TRP boast extreme high temperature resistance.
TRP Polymer Solutions offers a diverse selection of high temperature and chemically resistant O-ring materials. Our deep understanding and knowledge of materials means that we can help you find the best option for your specific needs. We can then create durable seals and O-rings to suit your specific applications.
TRPlast® perfluoroelastomer high temperature O-rings offer the benefits of a wide operating temperature of -45°C to +330°C, excellent chemical resistance and being manufactured from steam-resistant FFKM, making them ideally suited to even the harshest of applications.
TRPlast® FFKM offers a range of grades to match applications within chemical processing, food, pharmaceutical and many other industries.
Key feature of TRPlast® 260B – Universal black
Combining the broadest chemical resistance available with outstanding physical properties, TRPlast® 260B is a black 75 IRHD perfluoroelastomer with a maximum recommended operating temperature of 260°C (500°F).
This material provides near-universal chemical resistance, including resistance to acids, alcohols, amines, esters, ketones, steam and hot water, and covers approximately 90% of all FFKM applications. TRPlast® 260B provides best-in-class chemical resistance with the lowest cost of ownership from our FFKM range.
Key feature of TRPlast® 300B – High temperature hot water/steam
A Black 75 IRHD perfluoroelastomer with broad chemical resistance, TRPlast® 300B has been developed for higher temperature service and is a steam-resistant FFKM. This chemically resistant elastomer is particularly suited to use in hot water/steam and amines.
TRPlast® 300B has a maximum recommended operating temperature of 300°C (572°F) and provides a longer service life than TRPlast® 260B at elevated temperatures. Its high chemical resistance, with performance to 300°C in steam, makes it an excellent choice.
Key feature of TRPlast® 316B – High temperature
A low compression set material, TRPlast® 316B is a black 75 IRHD perfluoroelastomer developed for excellent resistance through thermal cycling. This chemically resistant O-ring elastomer has a maximum recommended operating temperature of 316°C (600°F).
Key feature of TRPlast® 330B – Ultra-high temperature
Our highest thermally rated material, TRPlast® 330B is a black 75 IRHD perfluoroelastomer developed for performance with constant elevated temperatures. It has a maximum recommended operating temperature of 330°C (626°F).
TRP have over 2 years of continuous test data for this material for high temperature sealing. This material has excellent chemical resistance, making it an outstanding option for maintenance-free seals.
Key feature of TRPlast® 260W – Universal white
TRPlast® 260W is a white 75 IRHD perfluoroelastomer that has been developed for use in extreme basic media where carbon black-filled materials would be affected. Particularly suited for use in strong oxidising media and hot aqueous solutions, this chemically resistant elastomer has a maximum recommended operating temperature of 260°C (500°F).
The benefits of our high temperature O-rings for these applications include:
The FFKM O-ring materials we provide are capable of withstanding temperatures from -45°C to +330°C.
Our O-rings for high temperature applications can resist a wide range of harsh substances.
We have O-ring materials available that are capable of withstanding oxygen-rich environments.
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