Spring Energized Seals for hydraulic fluid sealing. Designed for extreme and demanding applications.
A chart listing the most popular compounds and their fluid compatibility / technical information.
Seal & Design Canada: Toronto, Ontario 
Headquarters: Clarence, NY Aflas Material O-Rings & Aflas Gaskets
Excellent resistance to a wide variety of aggressive chemicals. Aflas is known for its use in oil field applications and its electrical resistance properties. This elastomer is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and propylene. Its chemical resistance is excellent across a wide range of aggressive media.
Both o-rings and gaskets can be made from Aflas materials.
Other Common Names:
Tetrafluoroethylene Propylene, TFE/P, Aflas®
Compound Info | |
| ASTM D1418 Designation | FEPM |
| ASTM D2000/SAE J200 Type, Class | HK |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 60-90 |
| Color | black |
Thermal Properties | |
| Min Temp. | -14°F (-25.5°C) |
| Max Temp. | 446°F (230°C) |
Chemical Resistance
Bases, Phosphate esters, Amines, Engine oils, Steam, Pulp and paper liquors
NOT Compatible
Aromatic fuels, Ketones, Carbon tetrachloride
Disclaimer: These are general guidelines only. All materials should be tested in your application.
Headquarters: Clarence, NY
Seal & Design Canada: Toronto, Ontario
