Industry News & Blog Archive • Eagle Elastomer Inc.

Enhancing Automotive Performance with Viton™ Fluoroelastomers

As highlighted in the article "Viton™ Fluoroelastomers for Automotive" from Viton™, modern automakers are facing significant challenges in enhancing fuel efficiency and accommodating the evolving demands of electric vehicle components. These challenges include reducing powertrain and engine sizes and improving air management systems, which lead to higher operating temperatures and exposure to corrosive fluids and...

Eagle Elastomer: Next-Generation Viton™ Fluoroelastomers for Enhanced Performance

The Viton™ B-type and F-type families of fluoroelastomers, representing a cutting-edge generation of terpolymers engineered to elevate performance across various applications. Enhanced Attributes of Viton™ B-Type Fluoroelastomers: Designed for applications requiring improved processing and rheology, the Viton™ B-type family offers superior mold flow, mold release, and extrusion performance. These terpolymers excel in transfer- and injection-molding...

Eagle Elastomer: Enhances Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Viton™ Terpolymer Precompounds

Introducing two groundbreaking Viton™ precompounds, Viton™ B-135C and Viton™ B-435C, meticulously designed for molding applications necessitating bonding to metal inserts. With nominal Mooney viscosities of 10 and 40, respectively, these precompounds, based on 68.5% fluorine gums, boast exceptional heat and fluid resistance akin to other 68.5% fluorine Viton™ terpolymers. Enhanced Characteristics: Featuring a proprietary cure...

Eagle Elastomer: Optimize Post-Curing for Improved Fluoroelastomer Performance

As elucidated in the article "Achieving savings in the post-curing process of fluoroelastomer compounds prepared by injection molding" by Rubber World, the post-curing process plays a crucial role in optimizing the physical and mechanical properties of rubber compounds based on FKM elastomers. This process aids in enhancing properties such as compression set and tensile strength,...

Eagle Elastomer: Dives into Diverse Industrial Applications of Fluoroelastomers

As outlined in the comprehensive resource on ScienceDirect titled "Fluoroelastomer Applications," fluoroelastomers play a critical role in providing seals and fabricated parts with exceptional fluid barriers, especially under demanding service conditions. These applications are extensively discussed in various chapters, including "Fluid Resistance of VDF-Containing Fluoroelastomers," "Fluid and Heat Resistance of Perfluoroelastomers," and "Fluid Resistance of...