7 Common Causes of O-Ring Failure
If your O-rings are not lasting as long as they should be, you must diagnose the problem. Here are seven common causes of O-ring failure.
If your O-rings are not lasting as long as they should be, you must diagnose the problem. Here are seven common causes of O-ring failure.
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Pharmaceutical production and medical packaging demand the highest levels of safety, cleanliness and efficiency. These processes often involve aggressive chemical environments and high temperatures that degrade ordinary seals. PTFE has been the material of choice, but it can creep and cold flow, which can lead to a loss of seal function. DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
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Compression set, chemical degradation, chemically induced swelling, and heat embrittlement are common causes of o-ring seal failure. Choosing the correct material is crucial to maintaining seal integrity. For the best chemical resistance in high temperatures, the gold standard is DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts. FFKM parts deliver outstanding thermal stability and excellent chemical resistance due
Trusted for over four decades, DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) o-rings offer outstanding resistance to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures. Here’s why they’re a cost-effective solution for your most demanding sealing applications. High Heat, Chemical and Plasma Resistance Kalrez® o-rings deliver outstanding performance in a wide range of aggressive process environments. They resist attack from more