Parker Parofluor™ Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) O-Ring Material Description:
Parker perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) currently offers the highest operating temperature range, the most comprehensive chemical compatibility, and the lowest off-gassing and extractable levels of any rubber material. Parker's proprietary formulations deliver an extreme performance spectrum that make them ideal for use in critical applications like semiconductor chip manufacturing, jet engines and chemical processing equipment.
Perfluoroelastomer is a rubber version of PTFE. Available from Parker under the tradenames Parofluor™ and Parofluor ULTRA™.
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- Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Chlorinated hydrocarbons.
- Polar solvents (ketones, esters, ethers).
- Inorganic and organic acids.
- Water and steam.
- High vacuum with minimal loss in weight.
- Fluorinated refrigerants (R11, 12, 13, 113, 114, etc.)
- Perfluorinated lubricants (PFPE)
Parker Parofluor™ (FFKM) O-Ring Compound Numbering System:
Parker has one types of nomenclature used to reference Parofluor™ (FFKM) products.
| F |
| Polymer Code (Single Letter) |
| F |
| Special Property Description (Single Letter) |
| 106 |
| Sequence Number (Three Digits) |
| -75 |
| Durometer Indicator (Two Digits) |
Special Property Descriptions:
E
Ethylene Acrylate or (Vamac®)
F
Fuel Resistant or Fully Fluorinated
G
Higher Fluorine Content
P
Low Temperature Flexible
| ASTM D1418 Abbreviation |
| FFKM |
| ESP Recommended Shelf Life |
| 25 Years |
| Hardness (Shore A) Range |
| 65 - 90 |
Temperature ranges will apply to the majority of media for which the material is potentially recommended. With some media however, the service temperature range may be significantly different. ALWAYS TEST UNDER ACUTAL SERVICE CONDITIONS.
ESP’s shelf life recommendation is based on the AS5316 standard and intended to be utilized by those organizations who do not already have specific recommendations for the control of elastomeric seals. It should be noted that the packaging of the elastomeric seals prior to assembly into a product is an integral part of the controlled storage procedure. It provides a positive means of product identity from the time of manufacture to the time of assembly.