Is Viton the same as NBR?

Is Viton the same as NBR?

Standard Viton® / FKM vs Standard Nitrile Standard Viton®/FKM compounds can provide continuous sealing at temperatures up to approximately +205°C. Standard NBR on the other hand is only effective for continuous sealing at temperatures up to +110°C (with short term sealing at 130°C.)

What does Viton mean?

Viton® is a brand name of DuPont for its synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer, commonly used in O-rings and other moulded or extruded products.

What is Viton made of?

Viton seal material is a synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer. Genuine Viton® is manufactured with 100% pure fluoroelastomers and is certified with the Viton® certificate, granted by DuPont Performance Elastomers.

What is Viton used for?

A Viton™ seal is simply a seal manufactured from Viton™. These seals or gaskets are commonly used to seal leaks, valves, pumps and similar. Viton™ o rings are the most common type of seal, which we provide here at NES in a variety of sizes and profiles.

What color is Viton rubber?

O-Ring Colors

Is Viton plastic or rubber?

Viton is a synthetic, floronated hydrocarbon (fluorocarbon) rubber product produced and trademarked by DuPont Performance Elastomers (Viton refers to all types of DuPont fluoro-rubbers).

What is Viton good for?

An exceptionally broad range of chemical resistances make Viton seals a perfect option for most applications involving oils, fuels, and mineral acids, and these seals also boast excellent resistances to oxidation, ozone, UV exposure, weather, fungus, and mold.

Is Viton safe?

Our FDA Viton O-rings are chemical resistant, resistant to high temperature and corrosives. They are safe for repeated exposure to food.

What is Viton made out of?

fluoropolymer elastomer
Viton® is a brand name of DuPont for its synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer, commonly used in O-rings and other moulded or extruded products.