Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) O-Rings Material Description
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) o-rings maintain excellent high temperature stability while offering excellent resistance to petroleum oils and hydrocarbon fuels as well as diester base lubricants (up to 175°C). FVMQ is widely used in aerospace, jet fuel applications, engine gaskets, automotive emission control systems, fuel pumps and tank systems. FVMQ has poor high friction and abrasion material properties and are not recommended for dynamic sealing.
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Also Know As:
Silastic LS®, FSE®
What's The Difference Between Flourosilicone (FVMQ) & Silicone (VMQ) O-Rings?
While Flourosilicone is part of the Silicone family the biggest difference is that silicone (VMQ) offers great hot air resistance compared to Flourosilicone (FVMQ). While flourosilicone offers improved fuel and minieral oil resistance in comparison to silicone.
- Wide temperature range
- Performs well in dry heat
- Used best in static application
- Poor wear and abrasion resistance
- Not recommended for dynamic sealing
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) O-Rings Material Properties
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) Material Temperature Range:
Heat Resistance: Up to approximately 350°F (177°C)
Cold Flexibility: Down to approximately -100°F (-73°C).
Normal recommended temperature range
Extended Temperature Range for short term only
O-Ring Temperature Range Chart
| Hardness (Shore A) Range |
| 40 - 80 |
Temperature ranges will apply to the majority of media for which the material is potentially recommended. With some media however, the service temperature range may be significantly different. ALWAYS TEST UNDER ACUTAL SERVICE CONDITIONS.
ESP’s shelf life recommendation is based on the ARP 5316 standard and intended to be utilized by those organizations who do not already have specific recommendations for the control of elastomeric seals. It should be noted that the packaging of the elastomeric seals prior to assembly into a product is an integral part of the controlled storage procedure. It provides a positive means of product identity from the time of manufacture, to the time of assembly.