Viton Rubber Tubing

Viton Fluoroelastomer Rubber Tubing is known for its resistance to oils and chemicals, this remarkable material retains its good mechanical and chemical resistance properties at extremely high temperatures better than any other known elastomer. Viton is also a standout material in its resistance to weather-related aging and ozone.

Viton’s fluid resistance far exceeds that of most other synthetic rubbers. It is resistant to hydro-carbons such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, toluene, and xylene — fluids that normally act as solvents on rubber, disintegrating the material; leading to tubing failure. Engineers looking for exceptional resistance to petroleum-based fuels, oils, lubricants, and mineral acids at elevated temperatures will often turn to Viton because most other thermoplastics cannot meet the necessary resistance levels.

VITON TUBING main attributes include exceptional chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. It has withstood continuous service temperatures of 300°C for 48 hours and 250°C for 1000 hours while maintaining its mechanical properties. Care should be taken, however, at these elevated temperatures. Tests should be performed to determine application suitability.

VITON TUBING possesses the high resiliency of an elastomer as well as the good mechanical properties of conventional synthetic rubbers. The heat and chemical resistance factors, however, usually go far beyond the range of other rubbers.

The 70A durometer compound is specially formulated for use in peristaltic pumps. All viton tubing formulations are produced with 100% viton fluoroelastomer (chemical name: fluorocarbon FKM) and are matte black in color. Viton tube contains no regrind material nor blends of other elastomers.

If accidental burning of Viton tubing occurs, extreme caution should be taken due to Hydrogen Fluoride and other decomposition products.

Viton fluoroelastomer is the most specified fluoroelastomer, well known for its excellent 200°C heat resistance. Viton offers excellent resistance to aggressive fuels and chemicals and has worldwide ISO 9000 and ISO/TS 16949 registration.

Whether your application is automotive, chemical processing or any number of other industrial applications, there is a particular type of Viton that best meets your specific performance requirements. The general purpose types differ primarily from the specialty types in chemical resistance. In the specialty family, the choice is among four types that are tailored for superior fluid resistance, low-temperature performance or combinations of these properties.