HYDROCARBONS, SATURATED Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Hydrocabons, saturated are a class of organic compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms, with all of the carbon atoms connected to each other in a single chain of single or double bonds. The most common examples are methane, ethane, propane and butane, which are all gases used for fuel. They are also found in a variety of products such as solvents, plastics, and lubricants.
When rubber material is exposed to saturated hydrocarbons, it can cause the rubber to become brittle. This is due to the hydrocarbons breaking down the rubber’s chemical bonds and reducing its strength. Additionally, the hydrocarbons can lead to swelling and discoloration of the rubber due to their ability to absorb into the material’s surface. To prevent these types of failures, rubber components must be designed to be resistant to hydrocarbons, or be kept away from them.
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 HYDROCARBONS, SATURATED
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