Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)

These compounds display generally very good fluid resistance (except for some ketones and esters) and are used when good low temperature flexibility and low fluid swell are required.

To help you decide, the compounds normally most suitable for GENERAL PURPOSE use are highlighted in bold print. These are 'Standard grades'

 

PPE
Code
Description Hardness
°IRHD
Temperature °C Colour
F50A   50 -60 to +250 Blue
Mil-R-25988B Class1, Grade 60
DTD 5583A. G60
60
60
-60 to +225
-60 to +250
Blue
Red
F70A
F70C
F70R
Mil-R-25988B Class1, Grade 70
General purpose grade
DTD 5583A. G70
70
70
70
-55 to +225
-55 to +225
-65 to +250
Blue
Blue
Red
F80R
F80X
DTD 5583A. G80
Mil-R-25988B Class1, Grade 80
80
80
-65 to +250
-65 to +200
Red
Blue

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