In certain geographic regions, O-rings used downhole are exposed to corrosive gas like H2S, high temperature steam,
or basic mud. Rubber parts made of AFLAS(FEPM) survive longer under these harsh conditions.
Aflas(FEPM) is a chemically resistant elastomer that unlike Viton does well in steam applications.
This has proven to be a problem solver for co-generation, oil feild and chemical applications.
Aflas(FEPM) is resistant to oils and sour gas, making a new favorite elastomer among the oil patch.
It is resistant to many chemicals Viton is not, which makes it a great alternative for some customers that have been using Kalrez at great expense.
Chemical resistance: Aflas(FEPM) does well against Strong Acids and Bases. Consult American Seal & Packing for your specific application.
The typical operating temperatures for Aflas is good to 500 F in Steam service (260 C).
In other media the range is 41 F to 392 F (200 C).Aflas(FEPM) does not do well in cold applications.
Tight tolerances should be used in metal housings where possible to prevent extrusion.
We can provide Alfas in O-Rings, Gaskets, Sheet Gasket Material, and Molded Aflas.
o-rings in 70, 80, and 90 Durometer in standard and metric sizes. Global O-Ring and
Seal maintains a FULL line (all 394 AS568 Sizes) of AFLAS 80 Durometer Black o-rings.