Fluoroelastomer Viton

Viton is a fluoroelastomer polymer that is fuel resistant at extreme temperatures. It was introduced to the aerospace industry in 1957 and soon spread to other industries such as appliances, the automotive industry (valve stem seals, transmission seals, powertrain systems), chemical industry, fluid power industry, and the aerospace industry due to its flexibility, reliability, and its ability to perform over a wide temperature range. Viton has a high list of resistances including oil, heat, many concentrated acids, solvent, fungus, mold, UV rays, weather, and atmospheric oxidation.

Fluoroelastomer has a variety of traits that make it ideal for both low and very high-temperature and corrosive applications. It is resistant to oil, heat, and a wide variety of concentrated acids. Viton (fluoroelastomer) can stand up to compression when other elastomers may embrittle at high temperatures. It’s excellent for sealing gases and aliphatic hydrocarbon fluids. Fungus, mold, weather, atmospheric oxidation, and sun do not affect Viton (fluoroelastomer). LEARN MORE >>