BLACK LYE Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Black lye, also known as alkali liquor and caustic liquor, is a highly concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). It is used in a variety of industries for purposes such as pulp and paper bleaching, wastewater treatment, and petroleum refining. Common rubber materials are not resistant to black lye, and when exposed, can cause a variety of failures. Swelling, cracking, and loss of strength, durability, and elasticity are all common types of failure when rubber is exposed to black lye.
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 BLACK LYE
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