1.Key Performance Advantages
- Excellent oil resistance: Almost no swelling in gasoline, diesel, engine oil and hydraulic oil, much better than NBR.
- Strong chemical resistance: Resist concentrated acid, alkali, oxidants and most organic solvents; not suitable for small molecular ketone, ether and ester.
- Heat & aging resistance: Stable performance at 200℃ for long-term use; good ozone and weather resistance.
- Low compression set: Good resilience under high temperature and high pressure, long sealing life.
- Self-extinguishing: Fire retardant, suitable for fire-proof required occasions.
2.Common Types
- Flat gasket: For flange sealing, round / square shape, thickness 1–5mm
- Special-shaped gasket: Custom die-cut / molded for valve cover, pump body sealing
- Clad gasket: Fluorine rubber coated with rubber / metal, high strength and corrosion resistance
- Combined gasket: FKM with frame / spring structure, for high-pressure dynamic sealing
3.Application Fields
- Petrochemical: Pipe flange, valve, pump, reactor sealing (acid & solvent resistant)
- Automotive: Engine oil seal, fuel pump seal, exhaust gasket (high temp & oil resistant)
- Hydraulic & Construction Machinery: Cylinder, motor, high-pressure valve sealing
- High-temperature equipment: Oven, boiler, heat exchanger
4.Selection Guide
- Medium match: Standard FKM for oil & acid; 3-ply FKM for water & steam; high-fluorine FKM for strong corrosion.
- Temperature: Standard FKM for below 200℃; special formula for over 250℃.
- Hardness: 70–80 Shore A for static sealing; 85–90 Shore A for high pressure / dynamic sealing.
- Standard size: Available from DN15 to DN400 flange standard.
5. Material Comparison
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Material
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Temperature
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Oil Resistance
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Acid & Alkali Resistance
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Price
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FKM / Viton
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-20~200℃
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★★★★★
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★★★★☆
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High
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NBR
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-20~110℃
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★★★★☆
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★★☆☆☆
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Medium
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VMQ (Silicone)
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-60~230℃
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★★☆☆☆
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★★★☆☆
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Medium-High
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EPDM
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-40~150℃
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★★☆☆☆
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★★★★★
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Medium
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6.Company Selling Points
- Standard stock: Thickness 1/2/3/4/5mm, diameter 10–500mm, black 70 Shore A in stock.
- Custom service: Special shape, hardness 60–90A, color, adhesive backing, composite structure.
- Grade option: Cost-effective domestic grade & imported Viton / DAI-EL premium grade.