SEA SALT Resistant O-Rings and Seals
Sea salt is a type of salt that is harvested from evaporated seawater. It is a natural source of sodium chloride and also contains trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Sea salt is commonly used as a seasoning in cooking, as a preservative in food, and in spa treatments.
When exposed to seawater, rubber materials such as Santoprene can suffer from accelerated aging, swelling, and cracking. The salt in the water can corrode the rubber and cause it to become brittle and brittle over time. In addition, the water can seep into the rubber, leading to further weakening and cracking. Furthermore, the high salt content in the water can reduce the elastomer's ability to resist abrasion and flex fatigue.
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 SEA SALT
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