FVMQ, Fluorosilicone O-Rings & Seals
General properties FVMQ
Temperature range: -50 to 180 °C
Shore: 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90
Relative cost: ◍◍◍◍◍
Tradenames: FE® (Shin-Etsu Silicones), Silastic LS® (Dow)
Common names: FVMQ, Fluorosilicone
Colours available: Blue, Green. Other colors on request.
FVMQ performs well in
- Fuels
- Hot air
- Hydrocarbons (aromatic, chlorinated)
- Ozone
- Sunlight
- Animal & vegetable oils
- Solvents
FVMQ does not perform well in
- Brake fluids
- Hydrazine
- Ketones
Typical FVMQ Applications
- Diesel turbocharger and charge air cool hoses
- Exhaust hangers
- Wire and cable insulation
Certifications & compliances
Newdealseals offers a wide range of products & materials that are certified and/or in compliance with industry specific standards. Examples of certifications and compliances:
Food
FDA CFR 21.177.2600 (A-D) Dry foods
FDA CFR 21.177.2600 (A-F) Fatty foods
EC 1935/2004 compliance
EC 2023/2006 compliance
BFR Class XV
Medical
USP class VI
ISO 10993
NSF 61 section 6
Oil & Gas
Norsok M710
Drinking water
WRAS
3-A
Gas appliances
DIN EN 549
Alternatives
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