FKM Fluoroelastomer Rubber Sheet
The specification-grade elastomer for oil, fuel, and chemical environments operating beyond the thermal limits of EPDM, nitrile, or neoprene. Chosen by EHS managers and plant engineers across refineries, aerospace, chemical processing globally.
What is a Fluoroelastomer (Viton) Rubber Sheet?
Fluoroelastomer rubber, commercially known as Viton or FKM, is a fluorinated synthetic elastomer engineered for conditions where standard rubber compounds lose structural integrity. It belongs to the ASTM D1418 classification family and is produced with a high fluorine content that gives it resistance to petroleum-based fluids, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids at elevated temperatures.
Unlike EPDM, nitrile, or neoprene rubber sheets, FKM sheets maintain their mechanical properties across a working range of -40°C to +300°C. This dual capability, extreme heat performance with simultaneous chemical resistance, is why FKM is the specification standard in oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duratuf FKM sheets are compounded at 100% fluoroelastomer polymer concentration. No blended or diluted compound grades. If your application demands full FKM performance, you are specifying a pure-compound sheet.
- Gaskets and seals in oil, gas, and refinery operations
- Fuel system components in aerospace and automotive
- Chemical plant diaphragms, flange seals, and valve seats
- High-temperature industrial sealing and expansion joints
Types of Fluoroelastomer Rubber Sheets: Duratuf's Grade
Fluoro75 Pro
Ideal for the harshest industrial applications- can endure up to +250 degrees centigrade.
Technical Specification
| Product Name | Color | Tensile Strength | Elongation at Break | Hardness | Specific Gravity | Working Temperature (°C) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Standard | Specified Value | Testing Standard | Specified Value | Testing Standard | Specified Value | Testing Standard | Specified Value | |||
| Fluro75 Pro – Black | Black | ASTM D412 | 8.0 MPa (Min) | ASTM D412 | 200% | ASTM D2240 | 75 ± 5° Shore A | ASTM D297 | 1.95 ± 0.05 | -40 to +300 |
Do not specify FKM for steam service, hot water, ketone-based chemicals (acetone, MEK) or amines, these attack fluoroelastomers. For steam applications, specify EPDM. For ketone environments, specify butyl.
How Do We Ensure Certified Quality in our Fluoroelastomer or Viton Sheet?
100% FKM Polymer Purity
Every batch compounded at 100% fluoroelastomer, no blending, no filler substitution. Polymer content verified before production.
Thermal Performance Testing
Samples tested at sustained +300°C to confirm no loss of flexibility, dimensional change, or surface degradation under continuous thermal load.
Chemical Immersion Testing
Sheets immersed in representative industrial fluids, fuels, acids, and halogenated solvents, to verify no swelling and no reduction in tensile properties.
Density and Dimensional Verification
Every batch measured for specific gravity (1.95 ± 0.05) and sheet dimensions using precision instruments before dispatch.
Major Industrial Applications (uses) of Duratuf Fluoroelastomer Sheets?
- Chemical & Corrosive Media Handling: Used in chemical processing plants and industrial machinery for sealing and lining in corrosive, abrasive, or reactive environments.
- Oil, Gas & Fuel System Sealing: Ideal for fuel lines, insulation, and gaskets in the oil & gas and automotive sectors, offering resistance to oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons.
- Pharma & Biotech Compatibility: Applied in pharmaceutical and biotech equipment where hygiene, heat resistance, and chemical stability are critical.
- Aerospace & High-Performance Applications: Used in engine systems, fluid lines, and high-altitude components requiring excellent thermal and chemical durability.
- Heat & Pressure-Resistant Sealing: Suitable for high-temperature gaskets, expansion joints, and seals in demanding industrial setups exposed to continuous thermal stress.
Key Features of Duratuf Fluoroelastomer (FKM) Sheets
Here are some of the features of Duratuf FKM rubber sheeting:
Free from restricted, hazardous and banned substances, compliant for industrial and export applications across the EU, Americas, and Middle East.
Dense fluoroelastomer matrix resists fluid transmission under sustained pressure, critical for sealing integrity in fuel lines, chemical systems, and pressurised equipment.
Resists fuels, oils, aromatic hydrocarbons, dilute acids, and halogenated compounds. Not suitable for ketones (acetone, MEK) or amines, see our compatibility guide below.
Maintains hardness, tensile strength, and dimensional form across the full operating range. No embrittlement at low temperature, no softening under sustained high heat.
When you specify Duratuf FKM rubber sheet, you are specifying a material that performs under conditions other elastomers will not.
Why Duratuf for Fluoroelastomer (Viton) Rubber Sheet?
Quality Checked
Every batch tested against specified values for hardness, tensile strength, elongation, and specific gravity. Test reports available on request.
Global Compliance
REACH and RoHS certified. Supplied to refineries, chemical plants, and aerospace fabricators across 60+ countries under consistent batch standards.
Batch Transparency
Traceable batch documentation, material certificates, and test reports supplied with every shipment. No undocumented compound or grade substitution.
Specification-Grade Supply
100% FKM compound, not blended grades. If your application requires full fluoroelastomer performance, this is the correct supply source.
Customer testimonials and success stories
Take a look at what our customers think and say about us
I must say that Duratuf Products provided me EPDM rubber sheets of top quality. The sheets delivered by you guys are perfect for applying in my workplace’s industrial tanks! The order was delivered to us on time so a big thanks to you people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key properties of Viton rubber sheets?
Some Viton rubber sheet properties are:
- Remains stable and flexible at temperatures from -20°C to +250°C.
- Resistant to concentrated acids, aggressive solvents, and halogenated hydrocarbons.
- Low swelling or degradation when exposed to petrol, diesel, and hydraulic fluids.
- High-density structure makes it ideal for high-vacuum and aerospace sealing.
- Near-total resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and atmospheric aging
- Maintains a tight seal under high pressure without permanent deformation.
- Self-extinguishing and safer for high-risk thermal environments.
Is Viton rubber sheet resistant to chemicals and acids?
Yes, they are resistant to all these.
What thicknesses and sizes are available in Viton rubber sheets?
The standard thicknesses of Duratuf Viton rubber sheets are 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm. They come in 1.2 m width and 10 m length. However, we offer customizations.
Is Viton rubber sheet suitable for oil and fuel applications?
Yes, they are suitable but might be costly for standard applications. You can try Nitrile instead.
Can Viton rubber sheets be customized as per requirement?
Yes, we can customize the Viton rubber sheets as per your requirement. Please connect with us for more details.
