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- Difference between FKM and AFLAS™
- AFLAS™ is at an advantage of better chemical resistance, especially against alkalis, such as amines, ammonia, caustic soda, etc.
- Outgassing
- AFLAS™ is at the similar level compared to the low outgass grade of FKM.
- Plasma resistance
- Depending on operating conditions, AFLAS™ can be applicable like perfluoroelastomers.
- Food-contact application
- AFLAS™ 100 S polymer conforms to USP class VI. The standard formulation of each grade has passed the examination based on the ordinance No. 85 of Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
- Application
- AFLAS™ is used for automotive oil seals because of excellent base resistance.
AFLAS™ is also used for mechanical seals as O-rings and gaskets.
AFLAS™ 150 series is used for heat-resistant insulation of wire and cable, because the volume resistivity is higher than 10~15ohm-cm.
- Bonding to other elastomers
- AFLAS™ can be bonded to silicon rubber and acrylic rubber.
- Primer for metal bonding
- Primer should be selected according to AFLAS™ grade.
Followings are examples.
[ AFLAS™ 100/150 Series ]
(1) Metaloc S-10A, from Toyo Kagaku Kenkyujo.
(2) Monicas MP-204, from Yokohama Kobunshi Kenkyujo.
(3) Monicas MP-205, from Yokohama Kobunshi Kenkyujo.
[ AFLAS™ 200 Series ]
(1) Chemloc Y-4310, from Load.
(2) Chemloc 607, from Load.
(3) Monicas VT-200, from Yokohama Kobunshi Kenkyujo.
- Is there a recommended formulation for AFLAS™?
- A suitable peroxide chemical is required. We recommend 1,3-bis (t-butylperoxy)-diisopropylbenzene.
- Can AFLAS™ be used to make color compounds?
- While it can be used for color compounds in the same way as general rubber, the color of the base polymer may affect certain bright color compounds during post-curing.
Heat resistant inorganic pigments are recommended because AFLAS™ needs post cure at higher than 200 deg.C.
- Processing aid
- Sodium stearate is recommended for AFLAS™ 100, 150 and 200 Series. ACPE is recommended for AFLAS™ to improve its flow.
- Molding method
- AFLAS™ is compounded with ingredients by using a kneader, 2-roll mill etc., and molded by compression, extrusion and other molding methods similar to other elastomers.
- Compounding
- Sodium stearate should be dispersed well into compound, otherwise it may lead to foaming.
- Shrinkage on compression molding
- Depending on the formulation, the shrinkage is about the same as FKM and in the range from 2.5 to 3.0 %.
- Mold release
- External mold release agent Trasys 818 (from DuPont) is recommended for AFLAS™ 100 and 150 Series.
- Product form : compound / polymer
- AFLAS™ is available in both product forms of polymer and compound. Please contact us for the detailed information.
