What is Fluorosilicone?
Minor Rubber Company is a Fluorosilicone Rubber Extruder, and we offer fluorosilicone parts. Fluorosilicone is considerably more expensive than silicone, however, it is developed for special applications where general resistance to oxidizing chemicals, aromatic and chlorinated solvent bases is required. At Minor Rubber, we offer recess style bumpers and insulation grommets in fluorosilicone.
What are the disadvantages of using Fluorosilicone?
Fluorosilicone is not recommended and is generally attacked when exposed to brake fluids, hydrazine, and ketones. Fluorosilicone should not be confused with silicone in regard to high heat resistance.
Fluorosilicone Characteristics
What are the Common Characteristics of Fluorosilicone?
- Common Names: Fluorosilicone
- ASTM D2000 Classification: FK
- Military (MIL-STD 417): MIL – R – 25988, Amend. 2
- Chemical Definition: Fluorosilicone
General Characteristics
What are the General Characteristics of Fluorosilicone?
- Durometer Range: 50 – 80
- Tensile Range (P.S.I.): 500 – 800
- Elongation (Max. %): 300
- Compression Set: Good
- Resilience – Rebound: Excellent
- Abrasion Resistance: Poor
- Tear Resistance: Poor
- Solvent Resistance: Fair
- Oil Resistance: Good
- Low Temperature Usage: -80°
- High Temperature Usage: up to 300°
- Aging Weather – Sunlight: Excellent
- Adhesion to Metals: Poor
For more information about fluorosilicone extrusions, please contact Minor Rubber today!