FKM (Viton®) vs FFKM for O-Rings and Seals
FKM (Viton®) | FFKM Perfluoroelastomer |
Description | Both materials are well suited for use in the -15 to 205°C range. FFKM has an advantage in lower temperatures and FFKM has an advantage in higher temperatures. Marco offers specific compound formulations extending these ranges even futher as can be seen in the following compound comparison chart. When comparing these materials with respect to electrical current resistance, FFKM has a slight advantage. The differences in compression set resistence show that FKM has a slight advantage. Additionally, FKM has a slight advantage when considering wear resistance. Also, both materials are equally poor when comparing heat stability. Furthermore, FFKM has a slight advantage when comparing short term resilience. Finally, FKM has a slight advantage when evaluating differences in permeation resilience. Both materials are resistant to steam, ozone, solvents, broad spectrum chemical resistance, aliphatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons and aging, with FKM having specific resistences to compression set, common fuels, mineral oils, vegetable oils, greases, aromatic hydrocarbons, non-flammable hydraulic fluids, silicone oils, strong acids, petroleum oils, brake fluids, acetone, halogenated hydrocarbons, di-ester lubricants, vacuum and most acids. FFKM has specific resistence to weathering and sunlight, water, ketones, esters, ethers, almost universal chemical resistance, extreme high temperatures, inorganic acids and organic acids. |
Compounds |
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Marco Compound Number | Datasheet | Hardness (Shore A) | Color | Low Temp | High Temp | Features | |
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Compound: Z1029 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: White | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 575 °F (305 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1203 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 465 °F (245 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1204 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 450 °F (235 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1028 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 610 °F (320 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1026 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 485 °F (250 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: C505 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -20 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 450 °F (235 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: C526 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 95 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -5 °F (-25 °C) | High Temp: 475 °F (250 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: C605 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 80 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -5 °F (-25 °C) | High Temp: 500 °F (260 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: C615 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 80 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 0 °F (-20 °C) | High Temp: 620 °F (330 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: K4079 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 600 °F (320 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: K6375 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -5 °F (-25 °C) | High Temp: 525 °F (275 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: K7075 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 620 °F (330 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: K8575 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 60 | Color: White | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 575 °F (305 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: K9100 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Amber translucent | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 575 °F (305 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1206 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: White | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 450 °F (235 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1210 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 525 °F (275 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1216 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: White | Low Temp: 20 °F (-10 °C) | High Temp: 620 °F (330 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1305 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 80 | Color: White | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 590 °F (310 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1307 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Amber translucent | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 525 °F (275 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: Z1317 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: 5 °F (-15 °C) | High Temp: 500 °F (260 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: V1000 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: General purpose, low cost & high inventory FKM | |
Compound: V1002 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: AMS-R-83248 M83248/1-### PER MIL-R-83248 TY-1 CL-1, available in a UL recognized grade, compare to Parker V0747-75 | |
Compound: V1003 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Brown | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Brown FKM Viton, improved oxidation resistance, compare to Parker V884-75 | |
Compound: V1004 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: M83248/2-### PER MIL-R-83248C TY 1 CL 2, compare to Parker V0709-90 | |
Compound: V1005 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: M83485/1-XXX PER MIL-R-83485 GLT-type FKM Improved low temp resistance, compare to Parker VM835-75 | |
Compound: V1007 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: General purpose high durometer, good in high pressure and dynamic applications, compare to Parker VA153-90 | |
Compound: V1008 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Brown | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: V1009 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 50 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: General purpose softer FKM, compare to Parker V0986-50 | |
Compound: V1010 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 60 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: General purpose softer FKM, compare to Parker V0769-60 and Parco 9009-60 | |
Compound: V1012 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: White | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: White FKM, improved oxidation resistance, compare to Parker V1033-70 | |
Compound: V1019 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Internally lubricated with PTFE, reduces surface friction and sticking, similar to Parker V0848-75 | |
Compound: V1020 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Viton® ETP, base resistant , best chemically resistant FKM, compare to Parker V1260-75 | |
Compound: V1033 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Viton GFLT® recommended for Oxygenated Automotive Fuels (containing MeOH, EtOH, MTBE, etc. and Aromatic Hydrocarbon Process Fluid Chemicals. Compare to Parker V7594B | |
Compound: V1038 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Viton GLT® Low temperature resistance, improved Water, Steam and Mineral Acids resistance | |
Compound: V1044 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 95 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Very hard extrusion resistant type A FKM, compare to Parker V1238-95 and Parco 9021-95 | |
Compound: V1062 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Green | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: V1073 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: FDA and 3A compliant | |
Compound: V1081 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Viton® GF-S best value for widest chemical resistance FKM | |
Compound: V1082 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: AED and extrusion resistant GLT type FKM | |
Compound: V1086 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -55 °F (-50 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Extended low temperature FKM, Wide chemical resistance including H2S and Oxygenated fuels, compare to Parker V1289-75 | |
Compound: V1088 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Viton® F material for increased solvent and general chemical resistance | |
Compound: V1090 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: AED resistant Viton GLT®, Norsok M710 and NACE TM0297 tested | |
Compound: V1118 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: White | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: USP class VI medical grade, USDA 3A and FDA compliant | |
Compound: V1148 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Metal detectable, FDA compliant type A FKM | |
Compound: V1160 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 90 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -50 °F (-50 °C) | High Temp: 440 °F (225 °C) | Description: AED resistant, Norsok M710 and NACE T0297 tested Wide chemical resistance including H2S and Oxygenated fuels. | |
Compound: V1165 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Blue | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: | |
Compound: V1166 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -60 °F (-55 °C) | High Temp: 440 °F (225 °C) | Description: Ultra-low temperature FKM commercial grade Wide chemical resistance including H2S and Oxygenated fuels. | |
Compound: V1183 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 60 | Color: Black | Low Temp: -40 °F (-40 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: Terpolymer GLT type for low temperature applications | |
Compound: V1190 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 75 | Color: Brown | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: NSF51 compliant for food contact | |
Compound: V1208 | Datasheet: | Hardness: 70 | Color: Blue | Low Temp: -15 °F (-30 °C) | High Temp: 400 °F (205 °C) | Description: |
Temperature Range Comparison |
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Box: Base Material Family Range
Whiskers: Specialty Compounds
General Information | ||
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Full Name | FKM: FKM (Viton®) | FFKM: FFKM Perfluoroelastomer |
Short Name | FKM: FKM | FFKM: FFKM |
Common Names | FKM: FKM, FPM (Europe), Fluoropolymer, Fluoroelastomer | FFKM: Perfluoroelastomers, FFKM, Markez |
Mechanical Properties |
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Specialty Resistances | ||
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Aging | Aging | |
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | |
Broad Spectrum Chemical Resistance | Broad Spectrum Chemical Resistance | |
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | |
Ozone | Ozone | |
Solvents | Solvents | |
Steam | Steam | |
Most Acids | Organic Acids | |
Vacuum | Inorganic Acids | |
Di-ester Lubricants | Extreme High Temperatures | |
Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Almost Universal Chemical Resistance | |
Acetone | Ethers | |
Brake Fluids | Esters | |
Petroleum Oils | Ketones | |
Strong Acids | Water | |
Silicone Oils | Weathering And Sunlight | |
Non-flammable Hydraulic Fluids | ||
Aromatic Hydrocarbons | ||
Greases | ||
Vegetable Oils | ||
Mineral Oils | ||
Common Fuels | ||
Compression Set |
Specialty Resistances | |
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FKM | Most Acids Vacuum Di-ester Lubricants Halogenated Hydrocarbons Acetone Brake Fluids Petroleum Oils Strong Acids Silicone Oils Non-flammable Hydraulic Fluids Aromatic Hydrocarbons Greases Vegetable Oils Mineral Oils Common Fuels Compression Set |
FFKM | Organic Acids Inorganic Acids Extreme High Temperatures Almost Universal Chemical Resistance Ethers Esters Ketones Water Weathering And Sunlight |
Brands | ||
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Viton® | Chemraz® | |
Fluorel® | Perlast® | |
Technoflon® | Markez® | |
Dai-el® | Isolast® | |
Parofluor® | ||
Kalrez® |
Brands | |
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FKM | Viton® Fluorel® Technoflon® Dai-el® |
FFKM | Chemraz® Perlast® Markez® Isolast® Parofluor® Kalrez® |
Limitations | ||
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Hot Hydrofluoric | Fluorinated Fluids | |
Skydrol Fluids | Fluorinated Refrigerants | |
Low Molecular Weight Ethers | Perfluorinated Lubricants | |
Chlorosulfonic Acids | Extreme Low Temperatures | |
Low Molecular Weight Organic Solvents | Dynamic Applications | |
Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids (formic And Acetic Acids) | Molten Alkali Metals | |
Low Molecular Weight Esters | Hot Amines | |
Polar Solvents | ||
Ammonia | ||
Amines | ||
Ketones | ||
Glycol Brake Fluids (DOT 3, 4, 5.1) |
Limitations | |
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FKM | Hot Hydrofluoric Skydrol Fluids Low Molecular Weight Ethers Chlorosulfonic Acids Low Molecular Weight Organic Solvents Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids (formic And Acetic Acids) Low Molecular Weight Esters Polar Solvents Ammonia Amines Ketones Glycol Brake Fluids (DOT 3, 4, 5.1) |
FFKM | Fluorinated Fluids Fluorinated Refrigerants Perfluorinated Lubricants Extreme Low Temperatures Dynamic Applications Molten Alkali Metals Hot Amines |