COCONUT FAT Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Coconut fat, also known as coconut oil, is a highly saturated vegetable oil derived from the fatty tissues of the coconut. It is commonly used in cooking and baking, and for the production of soaps, cosmetics, and other personal care products. In rubber production, coconut fat is used as a plasticizer, which helps to reduce the stiffness of rubber and make it more pliable.
When rubber is exposed to coconut fat, it can cause a variety of failures. The most common is a decrease in the rubber's tensile strength, leading to cracking and splitting. Additionally, coconut fat can cause discoloration and embrittlement of the rubber material, leading to a decrease in its overall durability. Coconut fat can also react with some rubber compounds to form corrosive compounds, which can further weaken the rubber and cause permanent damage.
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
V1129 FKM
Rubber Material Compatibility with COCONUT FAT
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