Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM)

Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM)

Perfluoroelastomers(FFKM) contain fully fluorinated polymer chains and hence offer the ultimate performance of elastomers when considering heat and chemical resistance. Excellent resistance to fuels, all types Of Lubricating Oils and greases, mineral-based and hydraulic fluids, solvents, alcohols, most acids, and alkalis.

Cure system – Peroxide-cured vs. Nitrile-cured

Cure system – Peroxide-cured vs. Nitrile-cured
Standard FFKM is usually peroxide-cured. FFKM compounds with nitrile-cured have better heat resistance than the peroxide cured.

Description

Other Common Variations

  • FFKM has excellent resistance to high temperature, oil, solvent, flame, chemical and weather, and it is usually applied in semiconductors, chemical processing, aerospace and many industrials.
  • FFKM can also be used in the oil and gas industry with highly aggressive media, high pressure, and in extreme temperatures. They are resistant against rapid gas decompression as well.

Performs Well In…

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Alkilas
  • Amines
  • Lubricants
  • Ketones/Esters/Ethers
  • Ozone, weather and very high
  • temperature air
  • Acid (Organic and inorganic acids)
  • Water/Steam
  • Sour gas
  • Aldehydes
  • High vacuum

Doesn’t Perform Well In…

  • Fluorinated fluid

General Information

ASTM D1418 Designation FFKM
ISO/DIN 162 Designation FFKM
ASTM D2000 / SAE J 200 Codes KK
Standard Color(s) Black
Hardness Range 60 to 95 Shore A
Relative Cost Expensive

Service Temperatures

Standard Low Temperature 0°C 32°F
Standard High Temperature 250°C 482°F
Special Compound Low Temperature -30°C -22°F
Special Compound High Temperature 315°c 599°F