Common questions

What is AFLAS material?

What is AFLAS material?

Aflas®, also known as TFE/P rubber, is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene with a fluorine content of app. 54%. It can handle high temperature, chemic and steam. Aflas® works perfectly together with water, steam, bases, and caustics.

Is AFLAS FKM?

Introduced by the Asahi Glass Ltd under the name AFLAS®, just 5 years after the invention of FKM, in 1975. The unique polymer structure of Aflas® offers properties with a continuous working temperature of 200°C and a maximum peak exposure temperature of 205°C, with outstanding chemical resistance.

What is Aflas rubber?

AFLAS® is unique fluoroelastomer that has superior amine resistance and electrical insulation compared to conventional fluoroelastomers. AFLAS® is highly suitable for critical applications where exceptional reliability is required.

What is TFE P?

TFE/P is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene with a fluorine content of app. In some respects it exhibits media compatibility properties similar to ethylene propylene and fluorocarbon. The compression set resistance at high temperatures is inferior to standard fluorocarbons.

What does Aflas mean?

AFLAS

Acronym Definition
AFLAS Aviation Fuels Logistical Area Summary (US DoD)

Is Aflas FDA approved?

July 18, 2019 – FDA approves AFLAS® Grades for Food Contact – AGC Chemicals.

What is TFEP?

Who makes Viton?

DuPont
Viton™ is a fluoropolymer elastomer and synthetic rubber compound, trademarked by DuPont under this brand name.

Is Aflas Food Safe?

Three AFLAS Fluoroelastomer Grades Are Now FDA Approved for Food Contact. It’s challenging to design equipment that will be used in high temperature and other severe food processing applications. We’re excited to announce that three grades of our AFLAS fluoroelastomers are now FDA approved food contact.

Is FKM Food Safe?

Food safe FKM is resistant to benzol, toluol. Food safe viton is resistant to alcohol, acid, synthetic diester lubricants, halogenated degreaser solvents, hydraulic silicates. Good abrasion resistance….FKM / VITON RUBBER WHITE FDA COMPLIANT.

Oil Resistant High Temperature Resistant
Acid Resistant Food Safe

Why is Viton so expensive?

Why use Viton™? A Viton™ o ring will tend to be significantly more expensive than the equivalent nitrile component. This is because it simply does the job where other products cannot.

What is the difference between nitrile and Viton?

What is the Difference Between Nitrile and Viton? Nitrile rubber and Viton are two elastomer polymer types that are different in their appearance and density. Nitrile compounds are organic compounds having the general chemical formula R-CN while Viton is a brand name of synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomers.

What kind of compression set is aflas 80?

80 Ultra-low compression set for use in aqueous and non-aqueous fluids, esp. OAT coolants. AFLAS is categorized under the ASTM D1418 designation of FEPM. AFLAS is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and propylene (P).

What is the maximum working temperature of aflas?

The unique polymer structure of Aflas® offers properties with a continuous working temperature of 200°C and a maximum peak exposure temperature of 205°C, with outstanding chemical resistance. If you are looking for an O-ring suitable for contact with automotive fluids consider the following differences between FKM and TFEP.

What kind of ring is aflas 80 durometer black?

Aflas O-Rings. One of the Largest Inventories of AFLAS® O-Rings in the United States. Global O-Ring stocks a FULL line (all 394 AS568 Sizes) of AFLAS® 80 Durometer Black o-rings. Composition. AFLAS® is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and propylene, also known as TFE/P.

What are the seals and gaskets of aflas?

Aflas seals, gaskets, o-rings, and other custom molded Aflas products resistant to aggressive chemicals for high temperature, high pressure, and other extreme applications. Seals Eastern, Inc. AFLAS®O-rings, Seals, Gaskets,

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