Viton rubber gasket

Viton rubber gasket is primarily used where a rubber gasket is needed that will be exposed to extremely high temperatures. While minus fifty is roughly the coldest temperature at which the Viton rubber gasket will not be damaged, and lags behind silicone, the upper temperature limit is by far the highest. The Viton rubber gasket can be exposed to temperatures of over 300 degrees Celsius, close to 315 degrees Celsius and you can be sure that it will not be damaged. In the case of intermittent contact with these temperatures, the operating temperature to which it can be exposed at all times is around 250 degrees Celsius.

That is why the Viton rubber gasket is primarily used in the oil industry, mining and similar places where it can come into contact with flammable chemicals, explosive gases and fuels. It has great ozone resistance, resistance to acids and impermeability to gases. Viton rubber gasket will not be found in kitchen appliances as you will find some other types of rubber gasket because there is no need for this material which is certainly more expensive than Neoprene and others. 

It is actually FKM belonging to the family of fluorocarbon-based fluoroelastomer materials, and in addition to Viton and FKM, you will also find it under the names FPM, as well as fluorine rubber or fluoro-rubber.

You can order a custom Viton rubber gasket from us, so the diameter, thickness and shape can be according to your needs. It is necessary to be a perfect fit for your needs, especially when it will be exposed to very high temperatures, because if the size is not appropriate, it can cause great danger in case of leakage of dangerous chemicals and gases.