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fluoroelastomer, also called fluorocarbon elastomer, any of a number of synthetic rubbers made by copolymerizing various combinations of vinylidene fluoride (CH2=CF2), hexafluoropropylene (CF2=CFCF3), chlorotrifluoroethylene (CF2=CFCl), and tetrafluoroethylene (C2=F4). These fluorinated elastomers have outstanding resistance to oxygen, ozone, and heat and to swelling by oils, chlorinated solvent, and fuels. Fluoroelastomers were developed in the 1940s and 1950s after the discovery at E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (now DuPont Company) of the heat-resistant resin polytetrafluoroethylene,

A fluid transfer system consists of the full set of components that are needed to transfer a fluid — often oil or fuel — from one area to another. These systems are widely used in manufacturing, shipping and the automotive and aerospace industries, and they can vary greatly, depending on the setting. They can be incorporated into machines or used independently. Common components of fuel transfer systems include hoses, pipes, valves and accessory loading equipment.

Customizing Dynamic Seal Performance to Match Industry Needs Dynamic seals create a barrier between moving and stationary surfaces in rotary or linear applications, such as rotating or oscillating shafts and reciprocating pistons. They contain pressure, retain or separate fluids, and keep out contaminants. Widely used across all industries, they perform a range of different functions, including: Hydraulic or pneumatic seals Oil or grease seals Exclusion seals that clean the surface of a retracting rod, removing

What Are O-Rings? O-rings are mechanical gaskets that seal against fluid pressure in pipes and other types of tubing. Because of their relatively low cost and ease of installation, many industries use O-rings for a variety of applications to prevent the unwanted flow of fluid (liquid or gas) in components such as pumps, pipes, pistons, and valves. J.O. Lundberg patented the first O-ring in 1896. However, O-rings weren’t commercially available in the United States until

Market Drivers: The global fluoroelastomers (FKM) market growth is mainly driven by the growth in demand for the product in major end-use industries like aerospace & defense and automotive. This rise in demand is primarily because of superior mechanical and sealing properties possessed by the product. Furthermore, the robust growth viewpoint of the oil & gas industry, mainly in regions like the Middle East & Africa and North America, and the growing chemical industry in