ALKENES Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Alkenes, or olefins, are a group of hydrocarbons that are composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Common uses of alkenes include their use as raw materials in the petrochemical industry, as chemical intermediates in the production of other chemicals, and as fuel additives. Alkenes can cause rubber to become brittle due to the chemical reaction between the rubber and the alkene molecules. The rubber can also suffer from hardening, cracking and discoloration. In addition, alkenes can cause the rubber to become susceptible to attack by other chemicals.
FKM (Viton®)
Viton ® o-rings from Marco Rubber offer excellent compatibility with a range of chemicals, oils and resist high temperatures up to 400F. Viton ® is also known as FKM made of fluoroelastomer one of the most versatile and widely used sealing materials.
V1000 FKM
- General purpose material
V1003 FKM
- General purpose material
V1007 FKM
- For higher pressure applications
Rubber Material Compatibility with ALKENES
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